THE BUSINESS OF INTERIOR DESIGN MASTERCLASS 2026
Meet our speakers
Unveil the minds behind our transformative program—meet our esteemed speakers and delve into their transformative insights at mastery.
Host
Dr. Victory I. Njoku (Vickyheldan)
Creative Director, Vickyheldan Interior Design, Thought Leader, Mastery with Vickyheldan/Convener
Dr Victory Ifeoma Njoku also known as Vickyheldan is a Nigerian born visionary leader, multiple award-winning entrepreneur, Lead interior Designer at Vickyheldan interior design, a business development coach, thought leader at mastery with Vickyheldan , convener the business of interior design masterclass with Vickyheldan , global speaker, public relations expert and a philanthropist. An Alumna of Benson Idahosa University Benin City Nigeria, the prestigious New York School of interior design, Newyork ,USA, and George Town University Washington DC USA.
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She is the founder and ceo of Vickyheldan group of companies, a luxury conglomerate that encompasses of fashion design, interior design and home collection that stands out as a beacon of creativity and elegance in the world of design. In a world brimming with luxury brands, the conglomerate has gained global recognition and has been featured on notable media and editorial platforms like VOGUE ITALIA, CNN AFRICA, GLAM AFRICA, THISDAY STYLE, BUSINESS DAY, GUARDIAN LIFE, NEWYORK WEEKLY, LA MODE MAGAZINE, WASHINGTON TIMES, THE WALL STREET TIMES THE CHICAGO JOURNAL and many more.
From her formative years she has had the passion for creativity and the inherent desire to own a unique brand that offers distinctive services propelled by her innate interest. Being endowed with a creative mind has prompted her to envision and execute exceptional designs that continues to stand out in the world of design. Her passion and commitment to positive impact, growth, and socio economic development gave rise to VICKYHELDAN EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION, a non-profit organization that serves as a beacon of hope for the less privileged in Africa.
The mission of this foundation is focused on giving hope, restoring the livelihood, protecting and providing adequate facilities for the less privileged in Africa in accordance with the United Nations sustainable development goals.
Amongst her numerous honour is the title of ECOWAS YOUTH AMBASSADOR, the prestigious NELSON MANDELA LEADERSHIP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY, HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS from Cornerstone Christian University Atlanta Georgia USA.
ICON OF DEVELOPMENT AWARD BY THE NIGERIAN YOUTH LEAGUE , “ACHIEVER PAR EXCELLENCE “ AWARD by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN NIGERIAN STUDENTS (NANNS) In Recognition for an immense contribution towards National development, educational upliftment, youth engagement and relentless service to humanity.
ICON TOUCH INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR. SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS AWARD (GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURS AWARD) 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADING AFRICAN LADIES AFRICA EMERGING CEO OF THE YEAR (PAN-AFRICAN AWARD)
Guest Speaker
Aisha Amirah Adedeji
Wealth strategist & Financial Educator
Aisha Adedeji is a global banking professional, wealth strategist, author, and financial educator with over a decade of experience helping individuals and families build, protect, and grow wealth. Her career spans multiple international financial centres including the United Kingdom, Nigeria, South Africa, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia, where she has worked across business banking, private banking, investment management, and financial strategy. Throughout her career, Aisha has advised high-net-worth clients, led teams delivering tailored financial solutions, and built a reputation for translating complex financial concepts into practical strategies that help people make better decisions with their money. In recognition of her work, she was named Private Banker of the Year at the 2024 FirstBank Annual Merit Awards (FAMA) and was previously recognised internationally on Yahoo Finance’s HERoes Women Future Leaders Role Model List in 2021.
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Aisha holds a degree in Banking, Finance and Management from Loughborough University, where she also serves on the Alumni Advisory Board, supporting initiatives that strengthen engagement between the university and its global alumni network.
Beyond her corporate career, Aisha is deeply committed to improving financial literacy and access to practical money education. She is the co-founder of The Hustle Table, a financial education platform that helps young professionals navigate money, careers, and wealth-building with clarity and discipline. She is also the co-founder of Coin IQ, a Saturday financial literacy school designed to teach children and teenagers how money actually works—from budgeting and saving to investing and financial decision-making. The initiative was created to address a common gap Aisha observed while working in finance: many families build wealth but do not pass on the financial knowledge required to sustain it across generations. Building on this mission, Aisha is also the author of Raising Money-Smart Children: A Practical Money Manual for African Parents of Children Aged 3–18. The book provides parents with a practical, step-by-step framework for teaching children about money from an early age, helping families build healthy financial habits and a stronger foundation for generational wealth.
Through her speaking engagements, writing, and educational initiatives, Aisha advocates for a new narrative around money—one where financial literacy becomes a powerful tool for independence, confidence, and long-term opportunity. Outside of finance, Aisha brings the same discipline and resilience to her personal pursuits. She is a qualified nutritionist and former semi-professional basketball player who spent over a decade in competitive sport before transitioning into coaching and educating young athletes. Through her work across banking, education, and entrepreneurship, Aisha continues to champion a simple but powerful belief: financial literacy should not be a privilege reserved for professionals in finance—it should be a life skill available to everyone.
Guest Speaker
Boitsheko Ganyane
Entrepreneur & Founder, Distinguished Living (South Africa)
Boitsheko is a strategist turned entrepreneur and the founder of Distinguished Living, a South African furniture design and manufacturing studio dedicated to refined, highquality interiors. After five years in strategy within financial services, she pursued her long-standing passion for interior design and business, inspired by her entrepreneurial upbringing. Frustrated by unreliable suppliers and inconsistent quality, she made the decisive move to bring production in-house, prioritising craftsmanship, accountability, and control. Today, Boitsheko is building a premium local brand from the ground up, sharing her journey of resilience, operational learning, and creative vision while championing thoughtful design and proudly South African manufacturing.
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Passionate about Africa’s economic transformation, he advocates for entrepreneurship as the future of the continent. His flagship initiative, the Charles O’Tudor Brand MasterClass (#COBMC), has empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs in over five years, equipping them with strategic tools for success.
Global Influence & Recognitions Amb. Dr. Charles O’Tudor is a recipient of numerous accolades, including the Nelson Mandela African Leadership Award, Marketing Icon Awards by the Nigerian Marketing Awards, The Peak Performers Exceptional Executive Awards, PR Icon by GLG Communications and The Guardian, amongst others.
His leadership extends across multiple prestigious roles:
– Judge, Jack Ma Foundation’s African Business Heroes competition.
– Mentor, U.S. Consulate General’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (White House Initiative).
– Board Member, Nigerians in Diaspora, Europe.
– Judge, Street Foodz Naija Reality TV Show.
– Faculty Member, CITC Leadership Centre.
– Advisory Board Member, Vivacity Global & The B.I.E.L Initiative, The Hague, Netherlands.
– Convener, The Intersection – a high level forum where thought leaders and visionaries simplify complex ideas into actionable insights.
– Chairman, The Charles O’Tudor Foundation. With an unwavering commitment to brand excellence, strategy, and engagement, he continues to shape narratives, build legacies, and inspire a new generation of leaders. Amb. Dr. Charles O’Tudor is married with children.
Thank you.
Guest Speaker
Dr Daniel Moses
Chairman, Property Wealth Coperation UK
Dr Daniel Moses is an author, public figure, and internationally recognised cross border property and investment strategist, ranked among the Top 20 diaspora real estate experts. He is the Founder of Property World Corporation, where he works across fractional real estate, property development, diaspora investment, capital structuring, and cross border opportunities. His work also extends into government relations, policy, trade, and strategic investment facilitation, helping connect investors, institutions, and public sector stakeholders to high value opportunities across borders.
Guest Speaker
YAGAZIE EGUARE
Founder & Ceo, GAZMADU LTD, GAZMADU STUDIOS
Yagazie Eguare is a visionary Visual Storyteller, a dedicated educator, and a formidable leader in the African photography industry. Through her premium visual storytelling brand, GazMadu Studios, she is actively reshaping the narrative of photography across the continent. As the Founder & CEO of GazMadu Ltd, an award-winning photography company, Yagazie is driven by a powerful mission: to 'AMPLIFY people and brands' through compelling visual stories. GazMadu Studios specializes in timeless portraits, documentary photography, and documentary films for individuals, intimate events, and corporate organizations. Beyond client work, the company also offers a comprehensive education platform and fosters a thriving photography community.
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Yagazie Eguare is a visionary Visual Storyteller, a dedicated educator, and a formidable leader in the African photography industry. Through her premium visual storytelling brand, GazMadu Studios, she is actively reshaping the narrative of photography across the continent.
As the Founder & CEO of GazMadu Ltd, an award-winning photography company, Yagazie is driven by a powerful mission: to ‘AMPLIFY people and brands’ through compelling visual stories. GazMadu Studios specializes in timeless portraits, documentary photography, and documentary films for individuals, intimate events, and corporate organizations. Beyond client work, the company also offers a comprehensive education platform and fosters a thriving photography community.
Yagazie embarked on this remarkable journey in 2012, transitioning from her profession as an Optometrist. In the 12 years since, she has ascended to become one of Nigeria’s most recognized creatives, attracting premium clients of diverse nationalities.
In 2019, she established the GazMadu Education platform, a trailblazing initiative designed to equip and empower creatives across Africa. This platform provides essential skills and guidance to build successful, thriving businesses, enabling them to impact the world with their unique gifts and talents. To date, GazMadu Education has positively impacted over 10,000 photographers. Over the past decade, Yagazie has made an indelible mark on the African photography landscape through her emotive, timeless, and empowering works of art, serving numerous premium clients and brands. Yet, her aspirations extend beyond her current achievements.
At her core is a profound desire to consistently walk in God’s purpose for her life, representing and expanding God’s kingdom in the marketplace. She is committed to building a global brand that tells trans-generational stories, fosters greatness in others, and steadfastly upholds the values
most dear to her heart.
Guest Speaker
GLADYS OKORO- AMEH
Interior designer, Ceo, Brookhouse , Azusa hospitality
As a trailblazing entrepreneur and award-winning Construction/Interior Design expert, Gladys Okoro-Ameh brings over 14 years of hands-on experience to the table. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional Construction and Interior Design solutions across Nigeria and other African countries, including a new presence in Ghana, Gladys is the Founder/CEO and Creative Director of Brookhouse Construction International.
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Gladys Okoro-Ameh: Visionary Hospitality Expert and Construction/Interior Design Consultant
As a trailblazing entrepreneur and award-winning Construction/Interior Design expert, Gladys Okoro-Ameh brings over 14 years of hands-on experience to the table. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional Construction and Interior Design solutions across Nigeria and other African countries, including a new presence in Ghana, Gladys is the Founder/CEO and Creative Director of Brookhouse Construction International.
Hospitality Expertise and Consulting
Gladys’s expertise extends to hospitality management and consulting, where she leverages her knowledge to drive business growth and excellence in the sector. Her experience in designing and managing branded residence and hotel chains, private accommodations has equipped her with a unique understanding of what drives success in the hospitality industry.
Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen
As an astute businesswoman and alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School, Gladys has honed her leadership and business skills to deliver strategic solutions that drive growth and profitability. Her experience working with notable brands, multinationals, and government clients has given her a broad perspective on the industry and its challenges.
Awards and Recognition
Gladys’s work has garnered numerous awards and special mentions, with her designs featured in prominent newspapers like ThisDay, BusinessDay Nigeria, International property Award where she was profiled as a “Rising Star” in the design and hospitality industry.
Combining Expertise for Exceptional Results
With her extensive experience in hospitality management, construction, and interior design, Gladys is poised to deliver exceptional solutions for clients seeking to create luxurious and functional spaces that drive business success. Through Brookhouse Designs and Sonderliving Africa, she continues to push the boundaries of innovation and excellence, inspiring others to achieve greater things.
Guest Speaker
LEBO GUNGULUZA
Chairman GEM Group. Global business speaker, & digital transformation strategist) South Africa
Lebo Gunguluza is a FinTech and e-commerce pioneer, digital transformation strategist, and acclaimed business speaker, widely known as “The Breakthrough Entrepreneur.” He rose to prominence through his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity to become one of Africa’s youngest self-made black millionaires by age 27. He gained continental recognition as an investor on Dragons’ Den South Africa and has been featured on leading platforms such as Shark Tank South Africa. He is also an award-winning communicator and one of South Africa’s top motivational speakers.
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As Founder and Executive Chairman of the GEM Group of Companies, he leads innovations across media, hospitality, and technology. His work includes launching Africa-focused digital solutions such as a youth-centred digital bank, fintech payment platforms, and Weasy Africa—an e-commerce platform designed to empower African entrepreneurs.
He is deeply committed to entrepreneurship development, founding initiatives like the Izani mentorship program, where he invested significantly in nurturing young African business leaders.
Today, Lebo Gunguluza is recognised as a leading voice in Africa’s digital economy, driving innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and shaping the future of business across the continent.
Guest Speaker
AMB. Dr. Charles O'Tudor
Brand Strategist | Thought Leader | Engagement Consultant
Amb. Dr. Charles O'Tudor is Africa’s foremost brand strategist and engagement consultant, renowned for his transformative impact on the branding landscape. With a pioneering approach to brand building, he has shaped industries across the continent, offering strategic insights that drive economic and entrepreneurial growth. An alumnus of Wits Business School (South Africa), the University of Jos (Nigeria), and the School of Policy, Politics, and Governance (SPPG), he also holds an honorary doctorate from Prowess University (USA). As the Group Principal Consultant at ADSTRAT Brand Management Consultants, he leads an innovative firm recognised for its dynamic, out-of-the-box brand strategies. A prolific author, public speaker, and thought leader, his works include BrandsArise: The Nigerian Brand Renaissance and The Charles O’Tudor Personal Brand Guide (Volumes 0.1 and 0.2). His insights into entrepreneurship, branding, and strategy have influenced businesses, governments, and institutions globally.
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Passionate about Africa’s economic transformation, he advocates for entrepreneurship as the future of the continent. His flagship initiative, the Charles O’Tudor Brand MasterClass (#COBMC), has empowered over 10,000 entrepreneurs in over five years, equipping them with strategic tools for success.
Global Influence & Recognitions Amb. Dr. Charles O’Tudor is a recipient of numerous accolades, including the Nelson Mandela African Leadership Award, Marketing Icon Awards by the Nigerian Marketing Awards, The Peak Performers Exceptional Executive Awards, PR Icon by GLG Communications and The Guardian, amongst others.
His leadership extends across multiple prestigious roles:
– Judge, Jack Ma Foundation’s African Business Heroes competition.
– Mentor, U.S. Consulate General’s Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (White House Initiative).
– Board Member, Nigerians in Diaspora, Europe.
– Judge, Street Foodz Naija Reality TV Show.
– Faculty Member, CITC Leadership Centre.
– Advisory Board Member, Vivacity Global & The B.I.E.L Initiative, The Hague, Netherlands.
– Convener, The Intersection – a high level forum where thought leaders and visionaries simplify complex ideas into actionable insights.
– Chairman, The Charles O’Tudor Foundation. With an unwavering commitment to brand excellence, strategy, and engagement, he continues to shape narratives, build legacies, and inspire a new generation of leaders. Amb. Dr. Charles O’Tudor is married with children.
Thank you.
Guest Speaker
Karen Koshoni
Interior Designer & Furniture Manufacturer
Karen Koshoni is the creative director of Urban Living an award winning Interior designer and furniture manufacturers, based in Lagos, Nigeria. A participating member of IDAN, (Interior design association of Nigeria). Having worked on numerous interior turn key projects, She is focused of bringing the quality of Nigerian manufactured furniture to an international level credible for export.
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Karen and her experienced team of Interior architects and cabinetry craftsmen, local and international offer a design service, and store experience to give clients personalised detail driven luxury interiors.
