“Masculinity isn’t about being a hard guy; it’s about showing up with strength and softness.”
For many years, men have struggled to find safe spaces to share their struggles, confront societal pressures, and express vulnerability without judgment. But that tide is changing. Across the world, awareness about men’s mental health, emotional intelligence, and identity is growing, and in Lagos, one event is leading that charge.
This month, TEDx Admiralty Way will bring together an inspiring lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers to challenge traditional ideas and spark new conversations about what it truly means to be a man in today’s world.
Transforming masculinity through infrastructure
Under the theme “Transforming Masculinity Through Infrastructure,” this TEDx event will explore how society can better support the boy child emotionally, socially, and structurally. The goal? To nurture a generation of men who lead with empathy, strength, and inclusivity.
“Masculinity isn’t about being a hard guy; it’s about showing up with strength and softness,” says the TEDx Admiralty Way organising team. “This event is about rebuilding the systems that teach boys who they’re allowed to be and helping men everywhere rediscover balance and purpose.”
The event will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers who bring expertise across leadership, wellness, and social transformation, including:
- H.E. Caleb Muftwang – Governor of Plateau State.
- Abubakar Suleiman – Managing Director, Sterling Bank.
- Tunde Onakoya – Founder of Chess in Slums Africa.
- Dr. Maymunah Kadiri – Consultant Psychiatrist & Emotional Wellness Expert.
- Obinna Ukachukwu – Growth Executive, Sterling Bank.
- Dr. Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji – Founder of Rise Networks.
- Olusola Olaleye – Serial Entrepreneur.
- Omoruyi “Uyi Law” Edogiawere – Founder, EandC Legal.
This impactful event is proudly convened by Kelechi Nwaozuzu and Obinna Ukachukwu and proudly sponsored by many visionary brands like Cafe One, Filmhouse Cinemas, Quilo, Visionary Studios, Sterling Bank, BayRoyal International Ltd, Kaldi Africa, Hollandia (Chi), Red Bull, Fruta Jugo, Kaddos Cakes, Cake Mayor, One Bank, Coca Cola(NBC), Boshan, Nutrisnax, and McVities, committed to fostering meaningful conversations that shape the future.
Why you should attend
This conversation isn’t just about men; it’s about rethinking the structures and systems that influence how men show up in families, workplaces, and communities. Through storytelling, powerful talks, and community-led discussions, TEDx Admiralty Way aims to:
- Challenge traditional masculinity norms
- Empower the boy child narrative
- Build sustainable community partnerships
- Inspire lasting social change
As a parent, educator, leader, or someone simply passionate about progress, this event promises to leave you informed, inspired, and ready to act. If you’re not in Lagos or can’t attend physically, you can get virtual tickets on Quilo and be a part of the conversation.
Event details
Venue: Filmhouse Cinemas, Admiralty Way, Lekki
Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Get Tickets: bit.ly/tedxadmiraltyway
Virtual Tickets: https://quilo.live/
About TED
TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organisation dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Our organisation is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. We welcome people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world and connection with others, and we invite everyone to engage with ideas and activate them in your community.
TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, but today it spans a multitude of worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. In addition to the TED Talks curated from our annual conferences and published on TED.com, we produce original podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed) and TV programs that are translated into more than 100 languages and distributed via partnerships around the world. Each year, thousands of independently run TEDx events bring people together to share ideas and bridge divides in communities on every continent. Through The Audacious Project, TED has helped catalyse $6.6 billion in funding for projects that support bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges — working to make the world more beautiful, sustainable and just. In 2020, TED launched Countdown, an initiative to accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and mobilise a movement for a net-zero future, and in 2023, TED launched TED Democracy to spark a new kind of conversation focused on realistic pathways towards a more vibrant and equitable future. View a full list of TED’s many programs and initiatives.
