Alumless World Episode #5: Exploring Educational Advancement in West Africa with Louis Adekola

In this episode of Alumless World, hosts Ryan Catherwood and Nicole Kempton welcome Prince Louis Omolayo Adekola, Founder and CEO of Edvant Edge Africa, for a conversation about the evolving landscape of alumni engagement in West Africa. As a leader in international education and advancement, Louis brings unique insights from his work as a Regional Officer for the University of Sussex, his experience as a Chevening Scholar, and his leadership of The International Education Africa Summit & Awards.

The discussion explores how international student recruitment influences long-term alumni engagement, the key differences between Nigerian and UK university alumni networks, and the emerging trends shaping alumni relations across Africa. Louis also shares strategies for building alumni loyalty in globally dispersed communities, the role of social media in professional networking, and how cultural perspectives impact philanthropy and alumni giving patterns in West African institutions.

This episode provides valuable insights for institutions looking to engage alumni in international contexts and learn from the innovative approaches emerging across Africa. Subscribe to Alumless World to hear the extended podcast conversation. Special thanks to AlumniQ for sponsoring this episode. Visit alumniq.com for more details about their events-and-all technology that makes managing signature programs simple.

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Originally recorded on March 4, 2025.