Olufemi Oguntamu named Top 35 Under 35 marketing communication professionals

A foremost media and communication agency, Penzaarville Africa, has reaffirmed its position as a leading platform with the recent recognition of its CEO/Lead consultant, Olufemi Oguntamu, as one of the top 35 under 35 marketing communication professionals in Nigeria. The recognition was announced at Brandcom Awards Night which held in Lagos on Saturday, November 4.

Organised by Brand Communicator, a leading brand, and marketing publication in Africa, the top 35 Under 35 Marketing and Communications Professionals award aims to acknowledge fast-rising, young, creative, game-changing, and innovative marketing and communication professionals that are not above 35 years and have been outstanding. It is also a celebration of their contribution to the growth of brands, the marketing ecosystem, in the period under review.

The top 35 under 35 awardees were selected after a rigorous review process by a panel of assessors made up of seasoned players in this industry. Among other criteria, the panel also evaluated the over 23,000 entries received based on nominees’ impact on brands and portfolios as well and the level of those who made the nominations.

According to the convener of the awards, Joshua Ajayi, “The integrated marketing communications industry is wide and fast growing. It is a statement of fact that the wheel of this industry is being churned by the army of relentless young and versatile people. These people are rarely recognized or celebrated for their contributions. It was since last year we decided that we as a platform will change this, hence the 35 under 35.”

Since his early days of driving the use of influencer marketing in Nigeria, Oguntamu has continued to reinvent himself and led Penzaarville Africa to become one of the most formidable agencies in the digital creative landscape for top, discerning brands in Africa. With an array of clientele that cut across different sectors, he and his team have worked with credible brands such as Microsoft, Google, Bolt, YouTube, Red Bull to increase penetration within the Nigerian market and exceed industry benchmark.

Commenting on the award, the CEO Penzaarville Africa said, “I am humbled and glad to be recognized as one of top marketing communication professional in Nigeria. For me, winning this award is a testament to the great work of committed people, spurred by a vision to build an oasis in Africa where creatives can actively contribute to the digital ecosystem. We are determined to achieve more and consolidate our leading position in the media and comms industry by pursuing innovative strategies for promoting talents and value for our clientele in the digital and technology industry.

Under his leadership, Penzaarville Africa has maintained a cross functional relevance in the industry by serving significant and enviable brands in the technology space. His vivid understanding of talent management, creative digital economy and influencer marketing has been critical in ensuring the agency’s successful foray into various industry and sectors in Africa. Oguntamu is a 2020 ECOWAS Youth Ambassador and a recipient of several other accolades such as 2021 40 under 40 CEO Nigeria and Marketing Edge’s Outstanding Young Media Brand Entrepreneur of the year 2021.