Abiola Oke is a media executive—he is the CEO and Publisher of Okayplayer, a 19-year-old media company defining and amplifying culture and OkayAfrica, founded in 2011, the leading media company of its kind connecting a global audience to African culture with operations in New York, Johannesburg, Lagos and London.

Abiola began his career in the financial services industry holding various senior-level positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Barclays.

Abiola speaks on topics at the intersection of business, media, technology, music, culture, and Africa. He is also a writer and host, interviewing various notables like filmmaker Ryan Coogler, Actor David Oyelowo, Actress Adepero Oduye to name a few.