Founder & Chairman, HBC (parent brand of RED | For Africa and FourthMainland). Host of the viral talk show/podcast, #WithChude.

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One year after we released the teaser that shook the nation, our docu-series ‘Is It Your Money?’ is finally out! The definitive story of how Diezani Alison-Madueke went from the most powerful woman in Africa to Nigeria’s most wanted international fugitive. Part 1 is now streaming EXCLUSIVELY on withchude.com. Go watch now! This story will shock you.
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It’s Africa biggest weekend for the creative industry. Hosted by the Nigerian government and promoted by Afreximbank in collaboration with the African Union. I am excited to be hosting one of the main stage sessions. And you can register - on wknd.canex.africa. Very excited about this one! #MadeForAfrica
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“You can’t look at Western monetization metrics and assume local brands are just ‘stingy’ or ‘shortsighted’. No. Purchasing power parity, disposable income, and aggregate GDP dictate advertising budgets.” Read the full version on Substack: read.withchude.com withchude.substack.com/p/no-…
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If you say it’s because Nigerians are not deep enough to understand your film that is why you’re not making money, edakun are you deeper than Kemi Adetiba, Jade Osiberu or Blessing Uzzi?  Stop that thing.  The full speech is on my LinkedIn and Substack newsletter: read.withchude.com. #SabiWriters #madeforafrica
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“I had the life everyone wanted. The book. The presidential villa. The international attention. The election. And yet, barely months after, I sank into depression.” Read the full version on Substack: read.withchude.com. substack.com/profile/2884088…
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I am honored to receive the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award, presented by the legendary Lekan Ogunbanwo. Thank you, Seun Oluyemi, for receiving it on my behalf. Congratulations on your well-deserved Producer of the Year award!
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“Many people are not miserable because they have failed. They are miserable because they succeeded at constructing a life that does not fit them - and they do not know that they can choose a different kind of life.” withchude.substack.com/p/wha…
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In 2010, a mentor told me, “Chude, piss for one place, so that e go foam.” I’ve only ever worked in media. Today, I’ve built one of Africa’s largest privately-owned media conglomerates. Full speech: read.withchude.com #MadeForAfrica
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In Chapter 1 of How Depression Saved My Life, I share how I confronted childhood trauma and learned to build a life around what brings me joy. Get the Book: book.withChude.com #HowDepressionSavedMyLife
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In the Video Book of How Depression Saved My Life, I share lessons on self-acceptance, peace and joy. A global movement for joy and healing ❤️ Get your copy: book.withchude.com #HowDepressionSavedMyLife
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“You can think she was entitled. You can think she should have obeyed the rules. You can even think she deserved to leave. She will still tell you how the experience felt to her.” withchude.substack.com/p/eve…
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On that stage, I said: “I am not Bloomberg. “I am not NBC. “I am not CNN. “I am Chude.” You are doing life, #WithChude.withchude.substack.com/p/i-a…
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I went on stage at Bloomberg and chose to be fully human—emotional, vulnerable, warm and honest. The response reminded me that authenticity still connects, across continents and platforms. #WithChude #MadeForAfrica
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She doesn’t know Peller. She doesn’t agree with Big Brother. Nomy chose to tell her story on one show: mine. She reminded me that we remain worthy of love, even when rejected. Read full piece on Substack: read.withchude.com
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Excited to support Kenzy (Kelvin Ezike) as Executive Producer on his film slate. At 20, his talent and vision are undeniable. This is just the beginning. #FourthMainland #MadeForAfrica
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Nomy opens up about choosing Big Brother to grow her fashion brand, getting her lockdown letter in Milan, losing her mum, her dad, disqualification, and life after the house. Watch: watch.withchude.com Listen: listen.withchude.com
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“I Don’t Know Peller or Gehgeh, Who Are They?” — NOMY (BBNaija S11)
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“Who told you there was a queue? And even if there is a queue, how do you not know that overtaking is allowed?”withchude.substack.com/p/in-…
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I went to CBAAC just to experience it quietly. Instead, security recognised me, I got the full history lesson — and somehow got recruited for FESTAC ’77 at 50. 😂❤️
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An honour to sit on Nexford University’s Board of Mentors and engage Dr. Joyce Banda on leadership, mentorship and Africa’s education future. Well done, Fadl Al Tarzi and team! #Nexford
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My former team member, Seyi Olaniyan, is now one of the brightest media entrepreneurs in the country. It was a joy to see his company produce The Future Awards Africa and Moments by Mainstack. Read my “Leadership Without Lies” speech: read.withchude.com #MadeForAfrica
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