{"id":16112,"date":"2024-10-02T11:44:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/?p=16112"},"modified":"2024-10-02T11:45:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T10:45:04","slug":"fade-ogunro-founder-of-bookings-africa-first-african-woman-on-cherie-blair-foundations-global-campaign-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/fade-ogunro-founder-of-bookings-africa-first-african-woman-on-cherie-blair-foundations-global-campaign-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Fade Ogunro: Founder of Bookings Africa & First African Woman on Cherie Blair Foundation\u2019s Global Campaign Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fade112-scaled-e1629206299604-1024x812-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Fade Ogunro: Founder of Bookings Africa & First African Woman on Cherie Blair Foundation\u2019s Global Campaign Board\" class=\"wp-image-16113\" style=\"width:707px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fade112-scaled-e1629206299604-1024x812-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fade112-scaled-e1629206299604-1024x812-1-768x609.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/fade112-scaled-e1629206299604-1024x812-1-585x464.jpeg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">What do you get when you combine relentless ambition, groundbreaking ideas, and a passion for empowering others? You get Fade Ogunro\u2014an extraordinary techpreneur, media personality, and advocate for women\u2019s rights. Known for her dynamic career spanning journalism, radio, TV, and tech, Fade has become one of Africa\u2019s leading voices in innovation and empowerment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Whether as the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/bookingsafrica\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bookings Africa<\/a>, the first African woman on the Global Campaign Board of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, or a champion for young talents, Fade\u2019s story is one of sheer determination and vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">But how did this multifaceted powerhouse go from radio waves to tech platforms, and what\u2019s the secret to her success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">From London to Lagos: Early Life and Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fade Ogunro\u2019s journey into the limelight started in Ekiti State, Nigeria. At just seven years old, she moved to the United Kingdom with her family. It was here that her curiosity about storytelling and the power of media began to take shape. Fade pursued her passion by studying Journalism and Creative Writing at Roehampton University in the UK, which prepared her for a career in storytelling\u2014though she didn\u2019t know at the time just how varied that career would become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">After completing her education, Fade\u2019s first taste of the professional world came at Google UK, where she worked before deciding to return to her home country in 2010. Her return to Nigeria marked the beginning of her blossoming career in media and entertainment. Fade made a significant mark across Nigeria\u2019s media landscape, from journalism at PM News and Guardian Newspaper to radio hosting at Beat 99.9FM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/seun-okinbaloye-from-nollywood-star-to-nigerias-leading-political-journalist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Seun Okinbaloye: From Nollywood Star to Nigeria\u2019s Leading Political Journalist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Making Waves in Media: From Radio Presenter to TV Personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fade Ogunro\u2019s vibrant personality quickly made her a household name. As a radio presenter on Beat 99.9FM, she connected with a wide audience, earning fans with her weekend shows that brought engaging discussions and lively conversations. She also co-hosted Glam Report, a TV show that covered the latest in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, further cementing her role in the Nigerian entertainment scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Glam-Trio-Fade-Ogunro-left-Didi-Ocheja-middle-Michelle-Dede-left-600x4001-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fade Ogunro: Founder of Bookings Africa & First African Woman on Cherie Blair Foundation\u2019s Global Campaign Board\" class=\"wp-image-16117\" style=\"width:679px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Glam-Trio-Fade-Ogunro-left-Didi-Ocheja-middle-Michelle-Dede-left-600x4001-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Glam-Trio-Fade-Ogunro-left-Didi-Ocheja-middle-Michelle-Dede-left-600x4001-1-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/The-Glam-Trio-Fade-Ogunro-left-Didi-Ocheja-middle-Michelle-Dede-left-600x4001-1-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Her sharp wit and media acumen were undeniable, but Fade wasn\u2019t content with just being in front of the camera or behind the mic. She had bigger plans, and that led her to the world of film production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Enter Entrepreneurship: Co-Founding FilmFactoryNG<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In 2011, Fade co-founded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.filmfactoryng.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">FilmFactoryNG<\/a>, a production company that worked with some of the world\u2019s biggest brands, including Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and MTV. The company produced high-quality content that earned over 1.5 billion views and garnered critical acclaim and awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Through her work with FilmFactoryNG, Fade gained first-hand experience in the growing demand for creative talent in Africa. But she also saw a gap\u2014talented individuals struggled to find the right platforms to showcase their work and monetize their skills. This realization sparked the idea for her next groundbreaking venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The Birth of Bookings Africa: Bridging Talent and Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In 2019, Fade Ogunro made a pivotal career shift into the tech space by launching <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/BookingsAfrica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bookings Africa<\/a>, an online platform designed to revolutionize Africa\u2019s creative and gig economies. The app allows users to search for talent, compare service providers, and hire individuals from a wide range of categories\u2014from makeup artists and photographers to DJs and event planners. With over 250,000 downloads and 85,000 registered users across Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa, Bookings Africa empowers a new generation of creatives to take control of their careers and financial futures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC0050-1170x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16116\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC0050-1170x694.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DSC0050-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fade\u2019s vision for Bookings Africa was driven by her desire to create sustainable work opportunities, especially for African youth. The platform addresses a core issue in the continent\u2019s job market: high unemployment. By connecting talented individuals directly with clients, Bookings Africa is not just facilitating gigs\u2014it\u2019s creating a digital marketplace where creativity and professionalism thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">More than 60% of the platform\u2019s users are women, which Fade is particularly proud of. She\u2019s an outspoken advocate for women\u2019s economic empowerment, believing that access to opportunities can transform lives, families, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/university-of-ghana-chosen-to-host-2024-africa-basketball-festival\/\">University of Ghana Chose<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/university-of-ghana-chosen-to-host-2024-africa-basketball-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">n to Host 2024 Africa Basketball Festival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Breaking Boundaries: First African Woman on the Cherie Blair Foundation Global Campaign Board<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1711088861577.jpeg\" alt=\"Fade Ogunro: Founder of Bookings Africa & First African Woman on Cherie Blair Foundation\u2019s Global Campaign Board\" class=\"wp-image-16118\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1711088861577.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1711088861577-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1711088861577-585x390.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/refinedng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1711088861577-263x175.jpeg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fade Ogunro\u2019s work with Bookings Africa didn\u2019t go unnoticed. In 2021, she became the first African woman appointed to the Global Campaign Board of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. In this role, Fade works alongside global leaders to empower women entrepreneurs in low and middle-income countries. Through mentorship, resources, and funding, the Foundation has supported over 175,000 women across more than 100 countries, and Fade\u2019s contribution to this mission is helping close the gender gap in entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">In Nigeria alone, Fade has impacted over 45,000 women, helping them build and sustain businesses that have changed their lives and the lives of their families and communities. Her dedication to women\u2019s empowerment is deeply personal, stemming from her belief that true economic growth in Africa can only be achieved when women are given the tools to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">Personal Passions: A Philanthropic Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">While Fade\u2019s professional accomplishments are remarkable, her commitment to giving back is equally inspiring. In 2020, a video of a young Nigerian boy named Anthony Mmesoma Madu went viral. Anthony, an 11-year-old ballerina, captured the hearts of millions with his impressive skills. Moved by his talent, Fade offered to sponsor his ballet education, ensuring that his gift could flourish. This act of kindness exemplifies Fade\u2019s philanthropic spirit and her belief in the potential of African youth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:18px\">A Vision for Africa\u2019s Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Fade Ogunro is not just a techpreneur or a media mogul; she\u2019s a visionary leader on a mission to reshape Africa\u2019s future. Her work through Bookings Africa, her advocacy for women\u2019s rights, and her commitment to empowering young people reflect her deep-rooted belief in the continent\u2019s potential. As she continues to push boundaries and break barriers, Fade remains focused on one thing: creating opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Looking ahead, Fade\u2019s goal is to scale Bookings Africa to over 15-20 African countries within the next 5-10 years, with the ambition of reaching over 3 million active users. With her relentless drive and innovative spirit, there\u2019s no doubt that she\u2019ll make this vision a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Want to stay updated on visionary African leaders like Fade Ogunro? Subscribe to Refined NG for in-depth stories, inspiring profiles, and the latest innovations reshaping Africa.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fade Ogunro is not just a techpreneur or a media mogul; she\u2019s a visionary leader on a mission to reshape Africa\u2019s future. 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