The Biography Of Oluwadamilola Akintewe

By: Lkite Princess

Oluwadamilola Akintewe is a passionate advocate for education, entrepreneurship, and volunteering. With a strong commitment to fostering economic empowerment and influencing development policy, she is particularly enthusiastic about advancing the rights and opportunities of women and youth.

A law graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Oluwadamilola distinguished herself by graduating in the top 10 of her class. She recently added another academic milestone to her journey, having successfully passed the Nigerian Bar exams.

Renowned as a global youth leader, she actively coordinates initiatives centered around social justice, gender equality, and inclusive empowerment, with a strong focus on development policy. As a public speaker with over six years of experience, Oluwadamilola has facilitated impactful conversations on economic empowerment, youth leadership, social entrepreneurship, women’s rights, and inclusive governance.

She is the founder of Project Rebirth, a social enterprise dedicated to providing skill acquisition opportunities and impact investments in women- and youth-led businesses within Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps and marginalized communities across Nigeria.

Additionally, she founded Forbidden Topics, a young feminist collective that amplifies youth voices against gender-based violence, with reach across more than 30 countries.

Her dedication and work have earned her numerous awards, including:

•The 2024 Women Empowering Nations Legacy Award

•The 2024 Princess Diana Award

•The 2021 ONE Campaign's Samantha Singh Award for policy and development

•Finalist recognition in the 2023 .ORG Impact Awards

•A place among the Top 10 finalists of the Chegg.org 2021 Global Student Prize

•Recognition as a 2024 Top Rising Star in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance).

These recognitions and more reflect not just her passion but the real impact and contributions she is making on both national and global stages.