At Stamp we track over 100,000 Nigerian startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Nigeria based CEO’ operating in the Marketing space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.

Shina Charles Memud
Founder / CEO of DoingSoon
Experienced brand designer and marketing professional with over 5 years cognate experience in product design, marketing technology, brand communication, strategy, brand management, integrated marketing, designing and executing strategies and managing brands in Africa and Europe. Highly proficient in managing complex projects from strategy to execution, leading multicultural teams and delivering business results. Good knowledge of market segmentation, data science, go-to market strategy, digital marketing, experiential marketing, project management, brand communication. I hold a degree in Computer Science from Teesside University, UK.
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About DoingSoon: Doingsoon is an experiential and marketing agency that uses creativity and technology to connect people with brands.
Steve Babaeko
CEO & Chief Creative Officer / Founder of X3M Ideas
Steve Babaeko is a Nigerian advertising and music executive, public advocate, founder of X3M Ideas, a Lagos-based digital advertising agency that was listed in 2017 as “one of Nigeria’s fastest growing communication agencies. He is also the founder/CEO of X3M Music, a record label that has as its marquee act, among others, Nigerian singer-songwriter Simi. He is on the 2018 jury of the New York Advertising Festival.
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About X3M Ideas: X3M Ideas are an energetic creative organization.

Ferdinand Adimefe
CEO of Imaginarium
Ferdy Ladi Adimefe is the team lead of Imaginaire, an integrated group of companies playing at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. Aside its focus as a content development company, strong on ideation, digitalization and mobile value added services, Imaginaire also serves as a launchpad for creative start-ups and creative projects with a huge focus on social impact and innovation. The trajectory of his career has seen him straddle roles in the field of communications that cut across diverse industries such as Oil and Gas, Branding and Digital Advertising and Social Advocacy. Over the years, he has also packaged and produced world-class concerts and art-oriented events that capture our history, depth and culture like the musical-themed “FOR THE LOVE OF COUNTRY”, “EKO THE MUSICAL” and “CONVERSATIONS FOR CHANGE”, all geared towards sharing ideas on preserving and enhancing our cultural values and fast tracking the development of Nigeria’s Creative Economy. Ferdy is a graduate of Human Anatomy (B.Sc.) from the University of Port Harcourt and also holds a Media and Communication (M.Sc.) from Pan Atlantic University.
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About Imaginarium: Imaginarium is one of Africa’s influential content development, media and technology companies, strong on ideation.
Familusi A Babajide
CEO of Bata Media Limited
FAB as he is fondly called is the Group CEO at The FAB Group, a Pan-African firm with interests in Media, Hospitality and Fashion. FAB is passionate about developing ideas into substantial life-impacting products and equally driven by building businesses and most especially people. Through ‘Under 40 CEOs’ an organization he founded, his goal is to not only build enterprises around his personal interests but to encourage, enable and empower potential young African entrepreneurs at all levels create excellent products and services that will evolve into sustainable brands. As a seasoned television and radio personality, FAB hosts a number of Pan-African television and radio series. FAB is the Executive Director, Africa at Under 40 CEOs.
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About Bata Media Limited: Bata Media is a media content Reseach, Strategy, Production, Marketing, Licensing, Sales and Distribution company.

Kojo Abedi
CEO/Founder of Explainer DC
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About Explainer DC: Explainer DC is a Ghanaian web development company offering web development, hosting, and internet marketing solutions.

Mohammed Lawal
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NigeriaExperts
Mohammed Lawal is Founder and Chief Executive Officer at NigeriaExperts.
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About NigeriaExperts: NigeriaExperts is an online directory of professionals in Nigeria.
Obiechina Okoro
Chief Executive Officer of Cifwep
Obiechina Okoro is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Founder and CEO of Cifwep Digital. He manages a team of dedicated individuals who love collaborating to make exceptional digital products and platforms with their clients. A passion to help business succeed, Obiechina believes that with a successful digital strategy, any business can increase their conversion rate. Obiechina is widely acknowledged for his impact in the growth of Information and Communications Technology in South-Eastern Nigeria, having founded the “First Digital Agency in Anambra State” Cifwep Digital, he also lead the company to become the highest rated in the region. Due to Circumstances beyond his control Obiechina couldn’t attend tertiary institution. He attended Dennis Memorial Grammar Sch. Onitsha, Anambra State. He went on to Study Digital Marketing, and also acquired Skills in SQL, Requirements Analysis, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Software Project Management.
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About Cifwep: Nigeria’s Apex Digital Marketing Company, Located in Onitsha. We also Provide Website Design, e-Commerce, SEO, and Branding Services.
Adel David-Nehikhare
CEO of Adel Labs Online
My name is Adel David-Nehikhare. I’m a freelance software developer based in Nigeria. i am a Web & App developer. i have 4 years experience in web and app development. My biggest strengths are the ability to think out of the box, strong work ethic, and working well under pressure.
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About Adel Labs Online: Adel Labs Online is a digital agency focused on building websites and apps to create a wonderful online presence for small businesses