Our Advisory Panel

Meet the experts who guide our mission and shape our impact on sustainable development.

Chief Ambassador Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen

Chief Ambassador Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen

Chief Ambassador Dr. Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen, affectionately known as "De Guv'nor," is a celebrated Nigerian filmmaker, cultural activist, and educator whose career spans over three decades. He has directed and produced more than 150 films, including iconic titles like Issakaba, Invasion 1897, and Bent Arrows, using storytelling as a powerful tool to preserve African history and challenge social injustice.

A fierce advocate for culture and youth empowerment, he founded the Benin Film Academy and launched the International Student Film Festival, mentoring a new generation of African storytellers. His lifelong commitment to shaping the narrative of Africa makes him a vital voice on the Advisory Panel of African People's Records.

Honourable Uyi Oduwa Malaka

Honourable Uyi Oduwa Malaka

A Bridge Between Generations. A Voice for the Voiceless. A Torchbearer for African Excellence. Honourable Uyi Oduwa Malaka is a woman of extraordinary conviction, resilience, and grace. With a career spanning over three decades in public service, community empowerment, and global advocacy, she has become one of the most respected African figures championing justice, culture, and opportunity.

Born with a fierce love for her roots and a bold vision for her people, Honourable Uyi has spent her life weaving together the stories of heritage and progress. Whether standing before parliament or sitting quietly with young women in underserved communities, her message has never changed: Africa must rise—and we must rise together.

As a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly and a relentless grassroots mobilizer, she has used every platform to speak up for the underrepresented. Her work has empowered thousands through educational reform, women's rights campaigns, and cultural preservation projects that have kept African identity alive across borders.

But it is not just her titles that define her—it is her heart. Uyi Oduwa Malaka leads with empathy, listens deeply, and moves mountains with quiet force. A mother. A mentor. A movement all on her own. Today, she continues to inspire a new generation of changemakers across the continent, standing not just as a policymaker but as a legacy builder—proof that one woman can hold tradition in one hand, transformation in the other, and walk confidently into history.

Ms. Utibe

Ms. Utibe

Ms. Utibe plays an active role within the corridors of ECOWAS, where her contributions strengthen the heartbeat of West Africa's regional integration agenda. A proud Nigerian based in Abuja, she is a fierce Pan-Africanist who believes deeply in African sufficiency—economically, agriculturally, and intellectually.

Off the policy path, she rules the road as the revered "Queen" of the biking community and founder of We.ABC (West Africa Bikers Converge)—a movement uniting riders across borders for purpose and connection. Beyond the bike, she is a skilled conference interpreter, known for bridging voices as seamlessly as she bridges nations.