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Chief Storyteller | Founders Connect

Peace is a multifaceted creative on a mission to catalyse growth and empower people. An experienced marketer, she has spent 8 years leading growth and digital marketing initiatives for companies building for Africa and emerging markets.

Beyond her marketing prowess, she’s a compelling storyteller and educator, producing enriching content on YouTube. Her channel features a wealth of business insights and life lessons, as well as “Founders Connect” – a series spotlighting African entrepreneurs—alongside “How I The Series,” which delves into personal growth narratives.

Peace has trained thousands globally through her Udemy courses and previous programs with Google Digital Skills and Facebook for Creators. She currently mentors startups at Google’s Startups Accelerator Africa and has served as an angel investor for over 10 startups.

Annually, Peace organises the “Founders Connect” events, bringing together professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. Her driving passion is leveraging her skills and voice to create impactful programs and platforms that transform lives.

Peace loves Afrobeats and classical music (especially Yanni); she loves cycling, swimming, watching feel-good movies, and travelling.v