Social Media Week Lagos 2019: Full Schedule

4:00pm CET

Fake News: How New Media Is Changing The Course Of History

Fake News: How New Media is Changing the Course of History, is a panel discussing the power of social media and fake news - we hear the term a lot but we haven't fully grasped just how much fake news has impacted our world.

It has the power to sway elections.
It has the power to take lives.
It has the power to make people think rumors are facts.
It has the power to cause fights across ethnic lines.

And because of social media everyone is able to like, share and spread fake news at unprecedented rates. What does this mean for the world? What does this mean for Nigeria? And what can we do to stop this?

We look forward to seeing you at our panel of industry heavyweights to discuss all this, you'll learn:

- How much fake news has impacted the world, Nigeria and Africa as a whole.
- Why developing countries are even more vulnerable to fake news.
- How to discern between fake news and real news.
- What is being done the world over to combat fake news.
- Why your voice and stories matter to combat this.

Speakers

Kolawole Osinowo

Senior Business Manager, HMD Global

Kolawole Osinowo is a Sales and Business Innovation leader currently performing as SeniorBusiness Manager at HMD Global – Home of Nokia Phones.Prior to joining HMD Global, Kola was responsible for Mobile Devices Sales at Microsoft acrossWest and Central Africa. He also delivered... Read More →

Amaechi Okobi

GROUP HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, Access Bank

Amaechi Okobi is a marketing and communications professional with over 20 years marketing experience having worked in companies such as Revlon, Nigerian Breweries, Globacom, and Guinness. He holds a degree in Marketing from the George Washington University, Washington, DC and is a... Read More →

Tolulope Balogun

Head of Presentations, News Central

Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun is a multi-talented journalist with over 12 years’ experience in broadcast journalism. She has hosted political tv and radio shows for over 10 years, bringing a distinct flair and presentation style that leaves the viewer wanting more. She just finished... Read More →

Uche Ajene

Managing Consultant, Quadrant MSL

Uche Ajene is the Managing Consultant of Quadrant MSL, a subsidiary of the Troyka Group of Companies Limited. Prior to this, she was the Director of Marketing & Strategic Accounts at Halogen Security Limited, also a subsidiary of the Troyka Group. Under the leadership of Halogen Security... Read More →

Oluwatosin Ajibade

Blogger, Olorisupergal

Oluwatosin Ajibade is an experienced Social Media Business Strategist with a demonstrated history of working in the online media industry. Skilled in Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Corporate Communications, and Marketing. Strong business development professional... Read More →

Monday February 4, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CET
Experience Stage

Panel

Host Organization QuadrantMSL
This session is perfect for Everyone
Subject Marketing & Communications
Hashtag #SMWQUADRANT
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