Speaking and Advisory
I speak, teach, and advise on media, storytelling, and the business of Africa’s creative economy.
From keynote stages to closed-door strategy rooms, I help audiences and institutions understand how media and storytelling shape business and cultural influence.
My areas of expertise:
I’ve spoken at universities, conferences, and executive roundtables worldwide. My talks are data-backed, nuanced, and practical, a breathe of fresh air.
I’ve spoken about:
Africa and the Western media’s blindspots
Why Africa Needs Million-Dollar Media Businesses
How to Build Influence Through Storytelling
The State of Africa’s Creative Economy
Advisory Services
I advise organizations working at the intersection of media, tech, and culture.
Areas of focus:
Strategic communications & narrative design
Creative economy positioning & go-to-market
Founder/organization storytelling
Market insight & ecosystem research
Book Me
For keynote bookings, advisory partnerships, or media appearances:
Email me: david@communiquehq.com.
Africa Startup Festival: 16th November 2024. Victoria Island, Lagos. Investing in Africa's tech future.
Moonshot by TechCabal: 10th October 2024. Victoria Island, Lagos. Made in Africa: Navigating growth in Africa's fashion industry.
Catalyzing Conversations: 3rd October 2024. Victoria Island, Lagos. Fail forward: Transforming setbacks into success stories.
Global Tech Africa Conference: 26th July 2024. Victoria Island, Lagos. AI for content creation: Productivity, revenue, and ethics.
Africa and the Western media's blindspots: 1st November 2023. Syracuse University, New York.
Moonshot by TechCabal: 11th October 2023. Victoria Island, Lagos. Scaling AI's impact.
West Africa Journalism Innovation Conference (WAJIC) 2023: 25th-26th July 2023. Artificial Intelligence, digital technology, and the future of journalism.
Gitex Africa: 31st May - 2nd June 2023. Marrakech, Morocco. Investors vs Unicorn: Uncertainty in the changing startup climate.