Anietie Udoh joins AME awards 2025 Grand Jury, elevating Nigeria’s IMC presence

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2 years ago

February 21, 2025

Marketing expert Anietie Udoh joins the AME Awards 2025 Grand Jury, further cementing Nigeria’s presence in global advertising excellence

Anietie Udoh, the Divisional Director of Marketing at MARKETING EDGE, has been appointed as a Grand Jury member for the prestigious AME Awards 2025.

This honour highlights his strategic expertise and reinforces Nigeria’s growing influence in the global Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) landscape.

With nearly two decades of experience, Udoh has mastered brand architecture, market intelligence, and IMC strategies, transforming brands into cultural powerhouses.

His appointment to the AME Grand Jury follows his recent selection for the Native Advertising Awards, solidifying his status as a thought leader in strategic marketing and brand stewardship.

Expressing his gratitude, Udoh stated:

“Being chosen as a Grand Jury member for both the AME Awards and the Native Advertising Awards is a significant honour and responsibility. I am eager to apply my insights to the judging process and celebrate campaigns that truly redefine marketing effectiveness.”

The AME Awards, renowned for recognising advertising effectiveness, entrust their Grand Jury with evaluating campaigns that go beyond creativity to deliver measurable business results.

Udoh’s expertise will contribute to shaping the AME Report, a benchmark for industry excellence.

Beyond personal achievement, his appointment is a strategic milestone for MARKETING EDGE, reinforcing its global thought leadership.

Udoh’s ability to foster relationships with agencies, clients, and industry leaders has positioned him as a key player in international marketing circles.

As a Grand Jury member, he will influence the future of advertising, inspire innovation, and set new standards for marketing effectiveness.

His role also serves as a bridge, linking Nigeria’s vibrant IMC sector with global marketing forums.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 days ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”