This book uncovers the strategic mind behind Leadway Assurance and the legacy of quiet leadership that has shaped Nigeria’s insurance sector.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: OYE HASSAN ODUKALE

 Diplomat, broadcaster, boardroom elder —his true influence lies in the values he quietly upholds: discipline, service, and a deep moral clarity. In a world chasing noise, he’s been a consistent voice for ethics, excellence, and doing the right thing when no one is watching.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: CHRISTOPHER KOLADE

A true pioneer in every sense, Hairat Balogun shattered glass ceilings long before it became a buzzword. The first female Attorney General of Lagos State and the first woman to lead the Nigerian Bar Association, she blends firm legal authority with a disarmingly calm presence.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: HAIRAT BALOGUN

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: MORIN DESALU

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: KENNY NWANI

A pioneering force in Nigeria’s fintech and cybersecurity space, Kofo Akinkugbe’s story is one of calculated risk, resilience, and quiet disruption.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: KOFO AKINKUGBE

Founder of IO Furniture Ltd, one of Nigeria’s leading furniture manufacturing companies, Muni Shonibare’s story is one of innovation, design excellence, and quiet industry leadership.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: MUNI SHONIBARE

An actress, producer, and advocate, Ego Boyo’s multifaceted journey offers a powerful lens into art, activism, and womanhood in Nigeria.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: EGO BOYO

A trailblazing lawyer navigating tradition, excellence, and transformation, Koye Edu’s journey is a masterclass in purpose and professionalism.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: KOYE EDU

Founder of Newton &amp; David, Uche Majekodunmi turned passion into an empire. This is the untold story of creativity, discipline, and legacy.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: UCHE MAJEKODUNMI

From courtroom to speakership, this biography explores the life and leadership philosophy of one of Nigeria’s most influential legislators.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: FEMI GBAJABIAMILA

Femi Fowora is quietly changing the conversation around masculinity and mental health in Nigeria. 
Through his personal project, The Weight of Air, he peels back the layers of silence that often surround Black men’s mental health — inviting others to breathe, feel, and speak. Introspective and intentional, Femi isn’t just telling his story — he’s creating space for others to tell theirs too.

FEMI FOWORA: THE WEIGHT OF AIR

Architect, academic, and advocate for design with purpose—Femi Majekodunmi has built more than just buildings. As the first African president of the International Union of Architects, he’s carried Nigeria’s creative voice onto the global stage, all while quietly mentoring the next generation of African architects with grace and grit.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: FEMI MAJEKODUNMI

A quiet force in Nigerian legal circles, Chris Okeke has spent decades shaping legal education and arbitration policy behind the scenes. You won’t find him chasing the spotlight, but his fingerprints are on many of the rules that govern international commercial law today.

BEHIND THE CURTAIN: CHRIS OKEKE

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