Lagos, Nigeria – Marketing communications professional, Emmanuel Ekundayo Owolabi, has emerged as the Overall Best Graduating Student at the graduation and immersion ceremony of the Integrated Brand Experience (IBX) Programme of Orange Academy, Africa’s premier institution dedicated to Integrated Brand Experience, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Creative Enterprise, and Digital Media education.
Orange Academy is widely recognised for developing industry-ready professionals through practical, immersive learning facilitated by some of Africa’s leading marketing and creative experts. As part of its graduation tradition, two cohorts are celebrated together. This year’s ceremony featured the combined graduation of IBX Cohorts 32 and 33.
In recognition of his exceptional academic performance and outstanding contributions throughout the programme, Emmanuel Owolabi received two prestigious honours:
- Overall Best Student in MAGIC across IBX Cohorts 32 and 33, earning the Femi Odugbemi Award.
- Overall Best Graduating Student across both cohorts, earning the Bola Akingbade Marketing Excellence Initiative (BAMEI) Award in Brand Management, accompanied by a cash prize.
The awards were presented by Lampe Omoyele, Provost of Orange Academy, and Ifinake Williams, Chief Imagination Officer at Orange Academy, during the graduation and immersion ceremony.
Speaking after receiving the awards, Emmanuel expressed profound gratitude to God, his family, mentors, colleagues, and everyone whose guidance and support contributed to his success. He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing excellence in brand management, integrated marketing communications, and delivering innovative solutions that create meaningful impact for businesses and society.
The achievement further reinforces Emmanuel Owolabi’s commitment to continuous learning, professional excellence, and leadership in Nigeria’s marketing communications and brand management industry.
