Anthony Ezeokoye

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About Anthony Ezeokoye

Anthony 'Anth' Ezeokoye is a renowned designer, digital artist, architect, published illustrator and serial entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in design creation, business management, and strategy. He is the founder and CEO of Raknida, an art tech company with an online marketplace for wall art. Through Raknida, Anth is using technology to grow the economic power of underrepresented digital artists and create enhanced experiences for art lovers globally using augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Anth is also the CEO of Insecta Studios, a creative services company that has collaborated with and helped over 200 local and international businesses solve problems through design and creativity. Insecta's partners/clients include the US Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon Africa, the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM), and several private companies. Anth is also a member of the advisory board on an European Union project on digital marketing. Anth is a thought leader in the use of technology to empower artists and designers. He has been featured in various interviews, magazines, and news articles, including The Guardian, Techpoint, Pulse TV, and Tech Africa. He is a nominee of The Future Awards Africa and an awardee of the Commonwealth Youth Programme (MDGs Art Competition). He is also a six-time award winner of the Most Creative Student in his alma mater, the University of Nigeria (UNN). Anth's goal is to design the future, using art and technology to build a world where visual creativity from Africa is celebrated globally. He is passionate about using his platform to empower other artists and designers, and he is committed to making a positive impact on the world.