Keynotes & speaking

Keynotes that redefine how the world sees storytelling

For governments, universities, festivals and global organisations - talks that move audiences from inspiration to action.

Signature topics

Keynote topics

Every keynote is tailored to your audience. Choose a starting point below and we will shape it with your programme team.

Storytelling as Power

Why narrative is one of the strongest forces shaping nations

How stories form identity, influence perception and move societies - and how leaders and institutions can design narrative deliberately.

Audience takeaways

  • Storytelling is a strategic asset, not decoration
  • Narrative shapes identity and behaviour at scale
  • Institutions can design stories as systems
45-60 minutes Request this topic

Culture & Global Influence

From local narratives to global cultural force

The lessons of Nollywood's rise: how a local storytelling movement became a global force, and what it teaches about cultural diplomacy and soft power.

Audience takeaways

  • How cultural industries project national identity
  • The mechanics of soft power
  • Lessons from Nollywood's global journey
45-60 minutes Request this topic

The Future of Creative Economies

Building scalable creative industries

A practical view of how creative industries drive economic growth, and the systems required to build talent, capital and distribution at scale.

Audience takeaways

  • Creative entrepreneurship as an economic engine
  • Ecosystems over individual projects
  • Frameworks policymakers can apply
45-60 minutes Request this topic

Narrative and Nation-Building

How societies tell themselves who they are

How narratives shape political and social realities, and how nations use them to build identity, cohesion and long-term influence.

Audience takeaways

  • Narrative as infrastructure for national identity
  • Storytelling as a driver of behavioural change
  • Building long-term cultural sovereignty
45-60 minutes Request this topic

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