Olamilekan Dauda Olawale, widely known as “MR LEKKY D,” has been officially inducted into the Chartered Institute of Mentoring and Coaching Nigeria (CIMCN), as the first certified creative business coach and mentor in Africa. This esteemed recognition places him among the top professionals in mentoring and coaching across Africa. CIMCN, an education institution approved by the Federal Ministry of Education and other relevant government authorities, stands as the largest professional body in its field on the continent.
Olamilekan’s impressive journey began with the co-founding of “Imagine Cinemas,” Africa’s first mobile cinema, at just 21 years old. By the age of 26, he founded “Creat Naija,” Africa’s first creativity record label and digital campus agency. His sole vision is to further the digital evolution in Africa, ensuring long-term growth for young creatives still discovering their niche.
With a multifaceted experience in both B2B and B2C sectors, Olamilekan has mastered business execution, corporate and creative communication, sales management, and team leadership. He is dedicated to making Creat Naija a creative hotspot, significantly boosting the visibility and brand reality for African creatives. His philosophy of collaborating with the crème de la crème of like-minded creative talents has earned him a reputation as a radical frontier in the industry and the nickname “ FATHER OF CREATIVITY”.
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