Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talkshow #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, will moderate a conversation with author Eghosa Imasuen at the public presentation of his newly published nonfiction book, The Challengers, scheduled to hold on July 1, 2026, at Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos.
“The Challengers”, Imasuen’s first book in 13 years, tells the story of a group of young entrepreneurs who founded a business in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and went on to build what would become The VFD Group. Through the book, he explores generational storytelling, the post-Biafran generation, Nigerian identity, entrepreneurship, and the structures that enable sustainable business growth. Featuring a foreword by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the book contributes to ongoing conversations around enterprise, leadership, nation-building, and the evolving story of modern Nigeria.
The invitation marks another chapter in Jideonwo’s longstanding commitment to storytelling, public discourse, and documenting the ideas and individuals shaping Africa’s future. Through his work across media, publishing, and conversation platforms, he has consistently created spaces for meaningful dialogue on leadership, identity, innovation, and social change. His moderation of the conversation will draw from years of engaging some of the continent’s most influential thinkers, founders, creatives, and changemakers, offering audiences a deeper exploration of the stories, decisions, and vision behind one of Nigeria’s most remarkable entrepreneurial journeys. As readers, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and members of the literary community gather for the public presentation, his participation underscores the enduring power of storytelling to preserve history, interrogate ideas, and inspire a new generation of builders.
