Seyi Owolawi

About

Seyi has an award winning career in creative strategy having worked with the likes of Saatchi & Saatchi, DDB and M&C Saatchi with big hitting clients such as Diageo, Adidas and Virgin Media O2. Not only that but, among other accolades  he’s an internationally published Academic on Corporate Identity, Grand Juror of the New York Advertising Festival and Judge of the SEEHER Female Quotient Awards.

With his wealth of agency experience, Seyi is no stranger to the tenacity it takes to get a deal done. Not only that, boundless enthusiasm, and passion for making a difference in droves make him a fantastic Country Co-Founder.  

Why are we partnering with Seyi?

With his wealth of agency experience, Seyi is no stranger to the tenacity it takes to get a deal done. Not only that, boundless enthusiasm, and passion for making a difference in droves make him a fantastic Country Co-Founder.  

Q&A

Seyi, why did you choose to become a Country Co-Founder?

Honestly, I found the vision of RockCorps fascinating. I appreciate unconventional approaches to solving challenges and impacting the community, and RockCorps was just a refreshing mix of impact cloaked in a whole lot of entertainment.

What excites you about taking RockCorps to Nigeria?

The opportunity to empower young Nigerians to channel their passions and energy into influencing their communities and Nation for good.

Do you anticipate any particular challenges?

Executing any grand vision, will come with challenges, but whatever they may be the impact RockCorps offers young Nigerians is well worth it.

What music were you listening to at 16?

Wow! There were so many of them. It was a mix of Rap, Pop, RnB, Rock & Reggae. The artists I can vividly recall jamming to back then were; Michael Jackson, Usher, Tuface Idibia, The Remedies, Trybesmen, Linkin Park, Bob Marley and Jamiroquai.

What was the first concert you ever attended?

That must have been in the early 2000s, it was sponsored by MTN Nigeria an