Dami Adenuga’s DAW Empire named PR partner for Africa Blockchain Festival 2025

Dami Adenuga’s entertainment and PR company, DAW Empire, has been unveiled as the official public relations partner for the 2025 edition of the Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF), billed to hold from November 7 to 9 at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) in Kigali, Rwanda.

According to a statement issued by the Convener of the Africa Blockchain Festival, Olubunmi Fabanwo, the partnership will see DAW Empire drive publicity and influencer engagement for the flagship tech event, which aims to catalyse Africa’s digital future through decentralised and intelligent innovation.

“We believe that a partnership with you and your PR company is vital. Your expertise in social media publicity, influencer engagement, and campaign management is crucial for our success. Your ability to amplify our message will help us reach a wider audience. It will also increase our reach and drive attendance,” Fabanwo said.

He added that the festival, tagged Africa’s AI & Blockchain Renaissance, will bring together visionaries, builders, investors, and policymakers to showcase the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and blockchain in addressing Africa’s real-world challenges while fostering meaningful collaborations between global and local innovation communities.

The three-day event will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, a hackathon for young developers, and curated networking opportunities, with confirmed participation from high-level policy makers, tech leaders, and financial industry players across Africa and beyond.

The Africa Blockchain Festival (ABF) is a continent-wide gathering of visionaries, builders, investors, and policymakers dedicated to unlocking the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain in Africa. This flagship event, scheduled for November 7-9, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, is a movement to catalyse Africa’s digital future through decentralised and intelligent innovation.

Rooted in the belief that Africa holds the unique potential to leapfrog legacy systems and build inclusive, tech-driven infrastructure, ABF provides a high-impact platform to drive collaboration between global AI & blockchain leaders and Africa’s emerging tech ecosystem.

“We are positioned as the biggest tech event organised by actual Africans, aiming to fundamentally shift the global narrative of Africa from a tech consumer to a leading innovator in the digital economy”, the convener added.

Dami Adenuga stands at the crossroads of entertainment, media, and strategic communication. Through DAW Empire and beyond, he has helped shape the brands of top Nigerian stars, pioneered culturally resonant events, and contributed to the professional development of emerging creatives.

His expansion into public service, management consultancy, and digital influence demonstrates a versatile leadership that continues to drive change across Nigeria’s creative and corporate sectors.

He emerged into Nigeria’s entertainment scene as PR Manager for renowned artist D’banj in 2014, using that platform to build a career that spans talent management, media strategy, and event branding. Over the years, he has managed and elevated the careers of high-profile artists such as Jumabee, Humblesmith, Tolibian, Commissioner DJ Wysei, Teddy-A, among others.

His work is widely recognised in the industry. He has received accolades like Entertainment Personality of the Year at the Maya Awards (2018) and the Scream Awards (2020), and his company has driven notable events such as the Merrybet Celebrity Fans Challenge.

Media outlets describe him as a trailblazer and dynamic strategist in Nigeria’s entertainment sector, credited with creating compelling brand narratives, elevating artists’ brands, and executing large-scale cultural events.

In addition to his entertainment credentials, Adenuga is recognised for his mentorship of emerging creatives and commitment to innovation and media ethics.

Beyond entertainment, Adenuga has expanded into corporate communications, serving as the Head of Media and Communications at the Kogi State Social Investment Programme Agency (SIPA).

He’s also been honoured as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC, Nigeria)—a recognition of his professional excellence in management consulting.

Demonstrating his broad influence, Adenuga was identified as Nigeria’s top-rated influencer on X (formerly Twitter) in a recent independent survey—underscoring his impact across entertainment, politics, and social advocacy online.

In 2025, he made history by becoming the first artist manager selected as a brand ambassador by a financial institution, partnering with Moremonee Microfinance Bank.