About The Founder

Lolo Cynthia is an international development multimedia producer, gender expert, and award-winning communication strategist with over a decade of experience driving transformative social impact. Renowned for her innovative advocacy, she blends multimedia content and strategic communications to promote gender equality, sexual health, and social justice. Her work has sparked behavioral change, informed public health policies, and empowered marginalized communities across Africa and beyond.

As a sexual and reproductive health educator, Lolo has spent over 9 years working with adolescents, women, and young people, educating them on family planning, sexuality education, and gender equity. Her deep understanding of public health gained from degrees in Public Health Sciences and HIV/AIDS & Health Management from Monash University complements her grassroots efforts to create lasting change through dialogue, education, and advocacy.

Lolo, a sought-after speaker and media personality, has led key conversations on reproductive justice, women’s rights, and power dynamics. Her expertise has made her a trusted voice in conferences, workshops, and high-level platforms, including being a keynote speaker at Porter’s Center for Global Leadership Seminar.

Awards & Recognition

Lolo’s dedication to women’s rights has earned her numerous accolades, including:

Leading Ladies Africa 100 Most Influential Nigerian Women, 2020
Aspen Institute New Voices Fellow
Y! Naija Media Person to Watch – New Establishment List, 2019
Social Media Person for Social Good 2019
UNHCR Media Influencer for the "Telling the Real Story" program
Keynote Speaker - Porter’s Center for Global Leadership Seminar 2022 and 2024

Early Journey and Advocacy

Lolo’s passion for advocacy began as a public health undergraduate at Monash University, South Africa. Despite personal challenges and a home environment that discouraged learning, she organized forums on gender equality and women’s rights at just 18 years old. This formative experience led her to create LoloTalks, a community-based organization that tackled social and health issues through education and multimedia content.
By the time she graduated with her Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS & Health Management, Lolo had already worked with some of the most vulnerable groups, including refugees, HIV/AIDS patients, youth offenders, and at-risk children. She served as a Youth Educator volunteer for Bosasa Youth Centre, a Community Health Worker for Humana People to People, and an Admin Assistant & Teacher at Bienvenu Shelter for Refugee Women and Children
Her hands-on experience with vulnerable communities deepened her understanding of the complex intersection of gender, health, and social inequality and laid the foundation for her future work in social justice and public health.

Transformative Leadership & Advocacy

Lolo is known for her bold, unfiltered discussions on sexual health, gender norms, and bodily autonomy. Her voice as a thought leader focuses on demystifying sex and pleasure as fundamental women's rights and advocating for the financial independence of girls and women as a conduit to genuine liberation. Through her content and engagements, she fosters financial literacy and self-agency and challenges societal expectations of male dependence.
Her career as a broadcaster and documentary producer on national television further amplified her voice as a social change advocate. She is renowned for producing award-winning expository talk shows and documentaries on untold stories of hardship and resilience, particularly in underdeveloped regions.
Lolo’s passion for addressing deeply entrenched social issues propagated by poverty and patriarchy has led her to develop sustainable, community-driven solutions that merge policy advocacy with real-world impact. Her commitment to dismantling harmful gender norms ensures that the voices of the most vulnerable—especially women and girls—are heard, understood, and represented. Her leadership and advocacy continue to inspire change across media, policy, and grassroots mobilisation, always centred on empowering those most affected by injustice.