Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji

Welcome

Dr. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji is an Inventive Leader and Interdisciplinary professional reimagining Africa’s future through Digital Technologies, Education, Storytelling and Policy Advocacy.

Her career spans Artificial Intelligence for Development, Safety and Governance, Media Production, Edtech, and Public Policy Advisory. Often described as a leading figure in Africa’s social and digital transformation, she is a highly sought after and revered global leader and specialist within her fields of expertise.

Her work speaks to a bigger vision: Whether she is advising global institutions, providing thought leadership through speaking engagements, granting media interviews or creating platforms and tools for the next generation, she stays building systems that deliver real, lasting impact.

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Identity Statement

Dr. Toyosi believes that at the heart of journey is a devotion to telling stories that matter, building institutions that last, and inspiring a generation to believe in their own power. Blessed be the God of my Journey.

Personal Philosophy: 
Born and raised in Nigeria, Dr. Toyosi has always believed in the power of people over mineral resources. Guided by the principle that “nations rise when human beings are nurtured before economies are measured,” she has built her career at the confluence of storytelling, education, and public policy. Whether through her Social Enterprise, her films like Makemation, or her thought leadership on AI, governance, and Africa’s creative economy, she champions the idea that human dignity and imagination are the real wealth of nations.

Milestones Snapshot:

Founder, Rise Networks, Rise Interactive Studios, Kokokah

Producer of MAKEMATION, Africa’s first feature Film on AI and other emerging technologies.

Contributor to influential platforms works on governance, youth, and innovation.

Speaker at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Harvard University, and other global stages.

Recipient of recognition and numerous awards for leadership and impact.

Makemation

Africa’s first AI-themed feature film empowering girls in STEM.

Kokokah

A new platform, expanding its core offerings into a comprehensive online education ecosystem

AI Policy & Global Forums

Influencing AI governance with the UNDP, UK FCDO, and AI Safety Summit.

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Education & Credentials

University of Jos

University of Cambridge Judge Business School

University of New Hampshire

SMC, PAU

Harvard

MIT

IDM

Nigerian Defence Academy (PhD Research)

Media Quote Strip

BusinessDay

Toyosi’s vision is reshaping Africa’s tech and education landscape.
Forbes Africa

One of the continent’s brightest minds.
The Guardian Nigeria

She’s building systems that deliver lasting impact.

The Voices of Others of Me

What collaborators, mentors, and audiences have said:

Toyosi embodies the rare combination of intellect, creativity, and empathy

Folorunsho Alakija

Her film changed how I see motherhood and healthcare in Nigeria.

Funmi Adewara, Founder/CEO, Mobihealth

One of Africa’s finest minds, and a true global voice of hope.

Phillip Tigo, Special Envoy on Technology to the President of Kenya and Member of the UN Secretary General’s High Level Advisory Committee

Leadership in Governance, Public Administration and Humanitarian Crisis Response