Oluwamayowa Idowu is a journalist, lawyer and media entrepreneur whose work spans cultural reporting and creative-economy documentation. He is co-founder and editor-in-chief at Culture Custodian and producer/host of .Ìý
He is being honoured for his role chronicling the business and artistic growth of Nigeria’s creative industries. His reporting and interviews offer rare insight into the people shaping contemporary culture. In 2025, his work helped elevate critical conversations about music, media and innovation.