Femi is an award-winning journalist, podcaster, professional moderator and the co-founder of the diverse moderators events company, Moderate The Panel.
Course: BA English, 1988
Sector: Journalism, Media, Business, Management, Entrepreneurship
Femi has over 30 years of experience reporting, producing, and anchoring for top international media outlets such as the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sky Television, CNN International, Al Jazeera, National Geographic, and NPR. Her extensive exposure on both local and international platforms kick-started her moderating and speaking career.
As a moderator, facilitator and emcee, she leads global events, discussions, workshops and retreats for organizations like the United Nations, World Bank, and the European Commission.
Based in Washington, D.C. where she hosted the live interactive news and current affairs show “The Stream” on Al Jazeera English for a decade, Femi now collaborates with partners like Foreign Policy, Doha Debates, and Audible. Femi attributes her long career in the media to her passion for journalism and great moisturiser.
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