The workplace is evolving, bringing together the energy of youth and the wisdom of experience.Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader, Safiya S. Fari believes the future of work depends on building bridges across generations. Drawing from her journey of growing SFARI from a small salon into a thriving brand with 11 departments and over 30 staff, she explores how collaboration, respect, and mentorship can transform workplaces into hubs of innovation.Her talk offers actionable insights on how businesses can foster teamwork across generations to drive productivity, creativity, and sustainable success. Safiya S. Fari is a Nigerian entrepreneur and business leader, widely recognized as the founder and CEO of SFARI, a women and children-focused lifestyle and beauty brand based in Kano.With humble beginnings in 2010 when she launched Modest Saloon, she officially established SFARI in 2013 after securing support from the Federal Government’s YouWin empowerment program.Under her leadership, SFARI has grown from a single hair spa with one staff member to a thriving enterprise with three branches, 34 staff members, and 11 departments, including hair and body spa, henna design, makeover, gymnasium, cosmetic production, fashion and design, catering, recreation, mobile salon, and consultancy/training services.Beyond business, Safiya is deeply passionate about mentorship and youth empowerment, actively supporting upcoming entrepreneurs through initiatives such as The Giving Back Project, launched as part of SFARI’s 10th anniversary.Her vision is to expand SFARI across Nigeria and beyond, with plans already underway for an Abuja branch. She continues to inspire women by combining faith, resilience, and innovation in building a brand that empowers and transforms lives. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Young people often see leadership as a right tied to age, but real leadership goes beyond numbers. It requires resilience, character, and the ability to build trust and work collectively.Development expert, Dr. Mustapha Shehu draws from powerful metaphors and real-world experiences to reveal the “missing link” between youthful ambition and effective leadership.His talk challenges young leaders to rise above entitlement, embrace resilience, like tea tested in hot water, and move from “I” to “we,” showing that the future of leadership lies in bridges built on trust, courage, and shared vision. Dr. Mustapha Shehu is a Nigerian development expert from Katsina State, currently serving as the Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Development Management Board (KSDMB). Appointed by Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda in December 2024, he leads the board in driving developmental interventions and economic planning across the state.Before this role, Dr. Shehu coordinated the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) in Katsina State, a World Bank-supported program focused on advancing girls’ education. In 2024, he was also appointed Director of Linkages, Collaboration, and Social Entrepreneurship at the Nigeria Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NIIE).He is a strong advocate for girls’ education, he continues to champion initiatives that promote social development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Cities are more than buildings and roads, they are places where people search for connection and identity.Nigerian architect and entrepreneur Khalifa Rabiu Tahir believes design has the power to transform how we live together.From high-end developments to global collaborations with brands like Pizza Hut, Mövenpick, and Skyline University, his work blends innovation, sustainability, and community.In this talk, he explores how rethinking our cities can foster belonging, elevate living, and build spaces that bring us closer. Architect Khalifa Rabiu Tahir is a Nigerian architect, entrepreneur, and real estate developer, recognized for his high-end and hospitality projects across Northern Nigeria. He is the CEO of Construcshop, a real estate development firm behind landmark projects such as The Emirates by Construcshop in Kano, and has worked with global brands including Pizza Hut, Mövenpick, and Skyline University.A visionary in urban innovation and sustainability, Tahir is committed to creating spaces that foster belonging, elevate living, and drive economic growth. His global engagements include participation in United Nations Habitat III and the World Economic Forum, where he serves as a Global Shaper.He also holds leadership roles within professional bodies, serving as Dean/Student Affairs Officer of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (Kano) and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture Youth Entrepreneurs. Beyond architecture, he is a thought leader and dynamic communicator, known for co-hosting entrepreneurship-focused media programs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Stories are more than entertainment, they are bridges that connect us across cultures, experiences, and divides.Photographer and filmmaker Aisha Augie Kutie shows how storytelling can break stereotypes, nurture empathy, and build spaces of belonging.Her talk invites us to imagine what becomes possible when we share our truths and allow the stories of others to transform us. Aisha Augie-Kuta is an award-winning Nigerian photographer, filmmaker, and public servant. She is the current Director-General of the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC). Previously, she served as Special Adviser on Digital Communications Strategy to the Federal Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning, and as Senior Special Assistant on New Media to the Governor of Kebbi State.Her work spans documentary, fashion, and aerial photography, with a unique style that uses juxtaposition to show multiple perspectives. She often explores themes of gender and identity, influenced by her experiences as a female, mixed-race, and mixed-tribe Nigerian.Augie-Kuta holds a degree in Mass Communication from Ahmadu Bello University and certificates in filmmaking and curating contemporary art from the New York Film Academy and Chelsea College of Arts. She is a Nigeria Leadership Initiative Associate, Vice President of Women in Film and Television Nigeria (WIFTIN), and a UNICEF High-Level Women Advocate on Education.She has received multiple awards, including The Future Awards Creative Artist of the Year (2011) and the British Council Through-My-Eyes Award (2014). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Miss Veena shows how storytelling can transform the way we learn mathematics. She invites us to script math learning together making it engaging, creative, and meaningful for everyone. Miss Veena G R is the Head of the Mathematics Department at The International School Bangalore and first began her teaching career in the Karnataka hill station. While pursuing her Master’s, she moved to Bangalore, where she continued teaching first in a college, while simultaneously pursuing a M.Phil, PGDHE and PGDDE, while writing books, articles, and attending various conferences and presenting papers. Having over 30 years of teaching experience, she realised that “I realised intelligence lies not in imitation but in making further connections and extrapolations”. In this talk, she reflects on how in newly introfuced courses in Bangalore University had subjects that required multiple textbooks, and in the end after realising the necessity, she was the one who published a textbook on this matter. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

From Mumbai’s chawls to national charts, singer-songwriter Dikshant shares how he turned noise into music, struggle into songs, and endings into beginnings—reminding us that belief and persistence can transform the smallest dreams into powerful journeys. Dikshant, a soulful singer-songwriter, captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics, melodious voice. He is known for his hit tracks like Aankhon Se Batana and Mehfooz. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx