UPCLOSE WITH NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE

GAIA AFRICA

GAIA AFRICA is Africa’s premier private Business Club dedicated to serving Africa’s Decision Makers from diverse Industries, through specially curated activities, learning, partnerships; collaborations, advisory services, peer to peer mentoring, sponsorship and small group events.

The purpose of GAIA AFRICA is to increase members financial capacity, expand their social impact reach and contribute to closing the economic gender gap. Our Vision is To contribute to the socio-economic growth and transformation of Africa by empowering women to organise around the principles of female leadership and participation in business.

However, GAIA is more than a club for women. It is an organizing principle for female leadership which is the bedrock of sustainability for any social economy.

Our Honour Code: Mutual Trust | Integrity | Authenticity |

Event Details

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey and transformative impact of Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye, the Founder of Nike Art Gallery, a Nigerian Yoruba and adire textile designer. She is best known as an artist for her cloth work and embroidery pieces.

A visionary artist and cultural ambassador whose work has revitalized traditional Nigerian textiles and empowered countless young artists and women. With her deep commitment to preserving Yoruba heritage, she has established vibrant art centers, trained thousands for free, and championed the powerful narratives of Adire and batik textiles. Her creations, celebrated globally and housed in prestigious institutions like the Smithsonian, not only capture the rich tapestry of Nigerian history and mythology but also speak to universal themes of resilience and empowerment.

Her work has been featured on CNN's African Voices and is displayed at the Smithsonian Museum, the Gallery of African Art, the British Library, and Johfrim Art and Design Studio. She holds chieftaincy titles and was honored with an Honorary Doctorate by Rhodes University in 2019.