Empowering Youth for a Transformed Future
The Edo Youth Impact Forum (EYIF) is designed to inspire and equip
young people with practical skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and
civic awareness. Join us to be part of this transformative
movement.
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Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub,
Benin City, Edo State.
Masterclass Registration
Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th August 2026 · Ideas & Capital
9:00 AM – 10:50 AM | Breakout Sessions | Choose One
Six Masterclasses — Pick One
Choose Your Breakout Session
Masterclasses run across Day 1 and Day 2 of the forum, all from
9:00 AM to 10:50 AM. Each delegate may attend only one — read
the summaries below to find the session that best matches your
goals and interests.
Tue 18 & Wed 19 Aug 2026 · 9:00 AM – 10:50 AM
MC 1
Day 1
01
AI for Small Businesses: Automation
A hands-on intro to using AI tools for customer support, content creation, marketing, and scheduling — no technical background needed. Walk away with a shortlist of free tools and a framework for automating your biggest time-sinks.
Ideal for: small business owners, startups & freelancers.
Facilitator
Halitta
AI & Tech Ecosystem
MC 2
Day 1
02
From Idea to Brand: Creative Economy Business Models for Edo Creatives
Built for Edo State's creatives — learn how to move from a raw idea to a recognisable, income-generating brand. Explore real business models from productised services to licensing, and learn how to price and position your work.
Ideal for: designers, content creators, musicians & artists.
Facilitator
Edo Pikin
Comedian & Creative Host
MC 3
Day 1
03
Skill Stacking: How to Turn One Skill Into Seven Income Streams
Discover how a single skill — writing, design, or coding — can be repackaged into consulting, teaching, products, licensing, and content. Leave with a personalised skill-stacking map for your current skill set.
Ideal for: freelancers, young professionals & side-hustlers.
Facilitator
Adeife Adeoye
Founder, Remote WorkHer
MC 4
Day 1
04
Storytelling as Strategy: Using Film, Music & Art to Build Economic Power
Learn how storytellers across film, music, and visual art can use narrative as a deliberate strategy to build audiences, attract funding, and create lasting economic value. Includes case studies and a repeatable storytelling framework.
Ideal for: filmmakers, musicians, artists & content creators.
Facilitator
Victor Sanchez Aghahowa
Head of Production, West Africa, MultiChoice Africa
MC 5
Day 1
05
Social Enterprise & Measuring Impact: Building Ventures That Prove Their Worth
Build a venture that is both financially sustainable and socially impactful. Learn practical tools for impact measurement, how to build an impact framework, and how to tell your story with data that funders trust.
Ideal for: social entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders & changemakers.
Facilitator
Mrs Isimeme Whyte
Founder / GMD, Genius Hub
MC 6
Day 2
06
Raising Capital in Nigeria: Grants, Angels & What Funders Actually Want
A practical, no-fluff guide to Nigeria's funding landscape — from grants and angel investors to what funders actually look for before writing a cheque. Learn how to position your business for capital, build a fundable pitch, and avoid the common mistakes that kill deals before they start.
Ideal for: founders, early-stage entrepreneurs & teams seeking funding.
Facilitator
David Olaoluwa Adeleke
Co-Founder & CEO, Zeeh Africa
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