Adekemi Thompson

Adekemi Thompson is a communications professional with a dynamic career across various industries including Finance, Publishing, and the Creative sector. Her experience includes a tenure at Wema Bank, where she gained firsthand insight into the workings of one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions. This diverse background has equipped her with a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of both corporate structures and creative ecosystems.

Recognizing a critical gap between Nigeria’s traditional business sectors and its fast-evolving creative industry, she founded Thompsn Forge, a creative consulting agency positioned at the intersection of culture and commerce. Today, Wema Bank is one of the agency’s key clients, a reflection of the full-circle alignment between her corporate experience and creative vision. Through culturally resonant storytelling, community-driven strategy, and youth-focused campaigns, Thompsn Forge helps brands connect meaningfully with the next generation.

In addition to her professional work, Adekemi is also a multidisciplinary artist, a lens that continues to inform her distinct approach to branding, culture, and innovation.

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Tomisin Akinwunmi

Tomisin Akinwunmi is a cultural strategist and creative leader shaping how African stories are told across media, music, and brand experiences. As Head of Strategy at Thompsn Forge, she leads bold, multidisciplinary work that bridges culture and commerce for clients across fashion, tech, and the arts. Her strategy work has supported platforms and brands like Netflix, Bacardi, The LSFA, and Universal Music Group, among others. She is also a pioneer of the creative and digital economy in Nigeria, especially amongst the younger generation.

She is also the founder of Lucid Lemons, a community-powered platform that has amplified emerging African artists since 2015 through music releases, media, and live events like the cult-favourite The Lemon Curd festival, one of the first youth led creative communities in Nigeria

From Lagos to the rest of the world, Tomisin’s work centres community, systems thinking, and creative innovation. Building ecosystems that connect brands to people, and people to purpose.

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