See the World with Ajala Nene

Season 2 of see the world with Ajala Nene has come to an end, and we want to appreciate our listeners and guest

Otunba Michael Balogun is the CEO and Founder of Xtrm Tours 2 Nigeria Ltd., brand name Tour2Nigeria which is a multi-award-winning domestic tour company based in the aquatic city of Lagos State. The company was established solely to offer tour packages, promoting them, and creating an inroad to Nigeria's tourism destinations. Otunba Michael is the South-West Vice President of the Nigeria Associati...

Susan Akon Akporiaye is the Managing Director/Chief Executive of Topaz Travel and Tours Limited, Abuja. In the space of two years of operation, her company became fully accredited, locally by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and internationally by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Susan was awarded the Top 100 African Women in the Travel and Tourism Industry in 2017 by...

Bolaji Seun is the Brand Manager of Naija Explorers - a Nigerian Tourism brand that seeks to showcase Nigeria's unique destinations and promote domestic tourism in Nigeria. Having travelled to 33 states of the country, Bolaji is a Travel writer, tourism promoter, and Tour operator. He has bagged a number of awards for his brand, including The Rising Start of the Year (Tourism) at The Pyne Award Af...

Ayomofe Yejide Runsewe created an online travel company called Naija Nomads after an eye-opening trip to Morocco in 2011. Mofe started her travel platform in 2015 due to the lack of stories from Nigerian travelers. There were no online resources that Nigerians could relate to, and she wanted to change that. Since then, Naija Nomads has evolved from a blog to a full company that provides all kinds...

Known as the Alárìnká of Africa, Omotoke Fatoki is a dedicated tourism promoter and “Travel Africa” Advocate. Her journey of backpacking across all 36 states in Nigeria garnered her numerous recognitions and awards, including being honored as Travel Blogger of the Year, Rising Star of the Year in Africa, Top 100 Tourism Promoter in Nigeria, and Tourism Personality of the Year. In 2023, she explore...

Dr. Raphael James is the Founder and Director General of the Centre for Research, Information and Media Development (CRIMMD). He first established it as a library in 2004 at Ejigbo but later advanced into what we now see as a non-political, non-governmental, non-profit-making but standard research developmental institution. In the area of tourism, he is a historic and educational tourist. He has v...

Omowumi Etiko is a travel and tourism expert with over 12 years’ experience in human resource management as well as travel and logistics management across industries. She is the founder and CEO of nuSafiri Hospitality which comprises of the nuSafiri Experience (focused on luxury bespoke travel) and nuSafiri Consulting (focused on Human Resource Management within the Hospitality industry). She hold...

Sòókò Deji Ajomale-McWord is the Founder of Sports, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum (Formerly African Sports Tourism Week), World Sports Tourism Day, Organizer of International Diplomacy Stableford Golf Tournament, Editor-In-Chief of Afri Diplomat Magazine and Managing Director at Diplomacy Publishing & Events and Commissioner of Sports Tourism, African Tourism Board. He has been recognized as o...

Aisha Salami is a Travel & Tour Consultant with almost a decade of experience working with trade partners from across the globe to offer the best deals to her clients. She’s the Founder/CEO of Magsha Africa. With a background in Customer Relations, administration, Managerial & Human Resources, her career expands over several industries including; Fashion, Logistics, Finance & Travel. S...

To launch her tourism podcast, '𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲', Nnenna Fakoya-Smith hosted the "𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳-𝗣𝘂𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆" and invited her community for a physical listening session 🎧🎙 This special edition features the Q&A session where Nnenna shares what inspired her to start the podcast, the challenges she faced, and lessons learned along the way🎙✈ So, grab your cup of delicious coffee a...

Pelu Awofeso, founder and CEO of Travel Next Door Africa, is one of the leading names in Nigeria and Africa's domestic tourism space. His contributions to, and influence in, the industry cuts across journalism, publishing, and cultural consultancy. He is also the founder of Travu, a travel magazine that showcases tourist gems in Nigeria. He is also a regular contributor to Lonely Planet, the world...

Abiola Kudirat Ogunbiyi, (LL.M) MITP is a woman on a change mission, a legal practitioner, founder and Managing Director of SJ Tours & Allied Services. She is the Chairperson, of the Hotel and Tourism Sectoral Group of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is using Tourism as a Tool for constructive engagement to find achievable solutions to the - real or perceived - lack of integrit...

Ayomide Adediji is a highly skilled Tour packager, Experience Curator, Destination Promoter, and Tourism Marketer. He is presently the Founder of The Ayomide Travels. A Tour Operating agency that provides local and international vacation packages, and promotes inbound tourism by actively participating in adventurous and cultural tours. Passionate and Vibrant, with almost a decade of experience wor...

To wrap up Season 1 of '𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗲', our Afrocentric host, Ajala Nene, takes a trip down memory lane to revisit the incredible stories and adventures shared by our amazing guests. A heartfelt thank you to every one of you, our dedicated listeners, for joining us on this incredible ride. A special shoutout to our amazing guests, our industry experts, who shared invaluable insight...

Faridah Olabambo Sagaya is a seasoned Travel and Tour Consultant with a wealth of experience spanning over two (2) decades, promoting Local and International Tourism. She is the CEO of Angel Style World Travels and Tours Ltd, a leading Travel & Tour company in Nigeria providing top-notch services to premium clients. She is a Zoology graduate, a member of SKAL International Lagos and an alumnus...

Sam Adeleke leads the Nigerian chapter of Travel Massive, the world’s largest community of travel and tourism professionals. A well sought after, and multi-award winning professional, Sam is skilled at deploying his vast industry network in building community, driving organizational growth and profitability. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School (LBS), and the Dubai College of...

Jibola Oluseye Abati is an award-winning tourism practitioner, and founder of Taste of Africa Vibes - Africa’s largest digital tourism platform on Facebook. It is a digital global community of over 61,000+ active members of Africa travellers, storytellers and content creators changing the narratives about Africa for good through digital tourism. His passion has earned him an edge to be one of the...

Odenike Oresanya, or Hey Nikeh is a Travel Influencer and Content Creator. With over 50K+ followers on Instagram, she inspires people to live their best life and discover the beauty of God’s Green Earth. Having travelled to all of the 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, she is an advocate for Nigerian Tourism, showcasing known and unknown travel destinations in Nigeria through her content. She...

Sewedo Balogun, the Founder of Sewedo Tours, is a passionate tour guide, tour operator, and sustainable tourism promoter who ardently promotes responsible travel practices that benefit both travellers and destinations. He is experienced in implementing eco-friendly initiatives, fostering cultural exchange, and supporting local economies while minimizing environmental impact. Sewedo has orchestrate...

Adedeji Olalekan is a seasoned photographer, arts and design professional, and the Creative Director of Lordside Stylo Media. With over a decade of experience in the Creative industry, he has worked on documentary projects as a Photographer and Editor. He is a firm believer in equipping the next generation of creatives and has facilitated workshops for that purpose, including America Corner and So...

Vera Sharon Iremuah Ohioma is a tourism enthusiast committed to promoting Africa as a top tourism destination globally. She is the founder of GATEHUB, a company focused on driving projects with investment potentials to market-ready tourism and hospitality products. The company is also a visible player in developing intra-African tourism trade as a destination marketing, consultancy, advisory and f...

Ayodele Stephen Omotoso is the President/CEO of Travelogue Communications Ltd and Publisher of Destination Magazine (Formerly Travelogue Magazine). He is a Tourism Aficionado who has made tourism his business, he lives and breathes tourism. He is also the Executive Producer of TravelogueTV Broadcasting which airs on STV Network, Lagos and BCOS, Ibadan, Osun State. He is the organizer of Destinatio...

Wemimo Kolade is a Nigerian traveller, adventure lover & experience curator. She has a passion for helping people explore better, showcase the beauty of the motherland and improve their mental health through maintaining a better work-life balance by curating fun experiences & tour packages, and sharing her travel stories via social media & writings. Also, she’s the founder of “The Fika...

Jumoke Munu is the founder and lead advisor at The Smileys Place Travels, a travel and tour company that provides quality services, enjoyable tours and vacations on time and budget; to help millennials discover and experience the world while collecting the moment. She is an award-nominated traveller and has explored and promoted off-beaten paths in Nigeria. A Product Designer, Podcast Co-Host, Con...