Lagos, Nigeria – March 30, 2024 – Diary of a Naija Girl, the global online community dedicated to empowering and celebrating women worldwide, is proud to announce its inaugural physical gathering, DANG Women Fest 2024. Set to take place on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at The Podium in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, this event will be a remarkable celebration of womanhood, learning and networking.
In commemoration of International Women’s Month 2024, DANG Women Fest embraces the theme of “Inspiring Inclusion and Breaking the Norms”, reaffirming the essence of diversity and empowerment for women of all backgrounds. With an expected attendance of 600 diverse women, including career women, businesswomen, stay-at-home mothers, students and more, the event will foster a vibrant environment for collaboration, growth, and celebration.
The event will be divided into two segments: learning sessions and a party reception, ensuring a comprehensive experience for all attendees. Highlights of the event include engaging panels and breakout sessions featuring notable women such as Uche Pedro (Founder of Bella Naija), Kiekie, Tomike Adeoye, Anita Asuoha (Real Warri Pikin), Hauwa Lawal, Hilda Baci, Diary of a Kitchen Lover, Stephanie Busari (Senior Editor, CNN), Tosin Olaseinde (Founder of Money Africa), Ife Durosinmi-Etti (Founder of Herconomy), Lala Akindoju, Deola Art Alade (CEO of Livespot), Ify’s Kitchen, Banke Kuku, Bukola George-Taylor, Adeola Diadem (Founder of Beauty by AD), and many more, alongside interactive sessions with community leader, Ifedayo Agoro, tailored to various interests and industries, covering topics ranging from personal finance and career development to mental wellness and self-care.
Keynote Speaker, Adesua Dozie, Vice Chairman of Exxon Mobil Nigeria, will deliver an inspiring address, underscoring the importance of women’s leadership and empowerment in today’s society. Guests will enjoy a live performance by Niniola and a live DJ set from Ms DSF (Dorcas Shola Fapson), meet-and-greets with some of the most inspiring women in Nigerian society, a pop-up DANG Lifestyle shop and wine and dine throughout the evening.
After nine years of gathering daily online as a community, DANG Women Fest embodies the mission of Diary of a Naija Girl by providing a physical platform for women to connect, learn and thrive. This event also exemplifies the spirit of International Women’s Month and reinforces the message of empowerment for all women, regardless of background or circumstance.
DANG Women Fest 2024 is proudly sponsored by 5Alive. We are proud to acknowledge our other sponsors who have made this event possible — Woolhall Capital, Guinness, Dang Lifestyle and Kafe Presco — and partners, BellaNaija and Document Women; with Aura by Transcorp as our Hospitality Partner and Shuttlers as our Mobility Partner.
Diary of a Naija Girl invites members of the media to join in amplifying the voices of women and spreading the message of empowerment and inclusion. For media inquiries, interview requests,] or press passes, please contact Rita at rita@danglifestyle.co. Together, let us inspire, empower and celebrate women at DANG Women Fest 2024.
To receive exclusive access to tickets, lineup releases, and festival updates, follow Diary of a Naija Girl on Instagram or Twitter, and register here to join the DANG community. Ticket sales are exclusively available here.
About Diary of a Naija Girl
Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) is an online community, founded and managed by Ifedayo Agoro, to inspire women across the world through creative storytelling. It is a growth-centered platform where empowerment, inspiration, advocacy, people and ideas are celebrated. Back in 2015, it started as an online diary, sharing the everyday adventures of an anonymous Nigerian woman. Fast forward nine years, and it has become a tribe of incredible women, living their best lives one story at a time. The mission? To inspire, empower and celebrate women. DANG is a safe space for women to be unapologetically themselves, a family that laughs, learns and lifts each other, from Lagos to every corner of the world.
About Ifedayo Agoro
An entrepreneur, creative writer, content creator, content marketer and media strategist, Ifedayo Agoro is the founder of Diary of a Naija Girl (DANG) and DANG Network, a media production company, and DANG Lifestyle, a premium home and body care production company, which she launched in Nigeria in 2020. Ifedayo is passionate about social responsibility and philanthropy. She sponsors several young residents at Little Saints Orphanage and partners with Lots Charity Foundation, a non-governmental aid organisation. She has spoken at Eloy Awards 2023, “REGAL” by Providus Bank 2023, Ake Arts and Book Festival 2023, Paystack staff retreat 2023, BellaNaija staff retreat 2022, First Annual Her Summit 2022, Tecno International Women’s Day 2022 Event, Access “W” International Women’s Day 2022 Event, Beauty in Motherland, Flutterwave x PagesByDAMI Trade Fair.
