Media entrepreneur, host of #WithChude, one of Africa’s most watched talk shows, and author of the Amazon bestselling memoir How Depression Saved My Life, Chude Jideonwo will join an exceptional lineup of industry leaders as a guest lecturer at The Frontline 3.0, the annual leadership lecture series hosted by Sabi Writers. Scheduled for August 28, 2026, the exclusive leadership gathering is themed “Beyond Growth: Building an Institution That Endures,” bringing together executives and thought leaders to equip professionals with practical insights on building organisations that thrive beyond their founders and remain relevant across generations.
Joining respected business leaders including Oremeyi Akah, Chief Customer Officer at Interswitch Group; Prof. Peter Obadare, Chief Visionary Officer of Digital Encode Limited; and Victoria Ajayi, Group CEO/Managing Director of TVC Communications, Jideonwo will share lessons drawn from more than two decades of building media platforms, nurturing talent and shaping culture across Africa. As the co-founder of RED | For Africa and the driving force behind some of the continent’s most influential storytelling platforms, his session will explore the leadership mindset required to build institutions that outlive individuals and continue creating value over time.
The Frontline has established itself as a premier learning ecosystem designed to connect emerging professionals with accomplished industry leaders through meaningful conversations on leadership, innovation and organisational excellence. Chude Jideonwo’s participation reveals his longstanding commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders and creators. Through his work across #WithChude, one of Nigeria and Africa’s top podcasts and talk shows, and his broader contributions to media and social impact, he continues to champion leadership built not only on visibility, but on purpose, values and lasting institutional impact.
