Yakubu
Achievements & Awards
Disney Animation Credit
Leadership credit on Walt Disney Animated Co-created 'Iwaju' Series with Kugali Media
I'm thrilled to announce my first credit in the industry, it's such a dream come true. Being Kugali’s Head PR whilst working side by side an exceptional team has been a wholesome experience, the child in me cannot help but giggle in excitement! All the sleepless nights paid off, thanks to the incredible love, feedback and reviews on Iwájú so far. I couldn't be prouder to have been a part of this amazing first of its kind series in #Disney’s 100 years of storytelling!
As a Nigerian who grew up in Lagos, seeing a positive representation of Africa is indeed a big deal! This story is so IMPORTANT in shaping how the world views dark-skinned black girls like myself. The little girl in me feels so seen, validated and represented in the lead heroine Tola.
Timeline on Recognition
Winner, Inspiring Leader in STEAM
Globant Award, Women That Build 2023
The Women that Build Awards 2023 received more than 3,100 nominations, 1,100+ candidates, gathered 120,000+ votes, and engaged 83 international judges. Hauwa emerged winner in the UK region, representing as an Inspiring Leader in STEAM on the global stage. (source: PR Wire)
These awards recognize game-changing women in the STEAM industries who inspire other women and create positive change around the world. They aim to provide visibility, acknowledge women's contributions, and address persistent workplace challenges such as non-inclusive environments, unequal pay for equal work, and gender biases in hiring and promotions.
The Women that Build Awards 2023 powered by Globant.
United Nation Delegate
UN Women UK delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)
“Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective”.
Volunteering as a delegate for a healthy planet with UN Women UK is truly humbling!
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Award
Social Impact Award on International Women's Day 2023
For contributions to women and girls. through tech and Product Management, the social impact Award was presented in London by the Nigerian Magazine
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Recognition
UK TOP 100 African Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs 2022 Honouree
Recognized for TOP 100 most influential, impactful, and successful African business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the UK.
Speaker
WomenTech Global Conference 2023
Speaker at the Largest Conference for Women in Tech with the aim of uniting 100,000 Women in Tech to Foster Innovation with Purpose and Impact. The hybrid conference was held in New York and I spoke on the topic "Becoming a Tech Mentor: Imposter Syndrome, Anxiety and a Thousand Reasons Why Not" moderated by Oluwatoyin Abioye.
Award
Finalist, Globant Award Inspiring Leader for the Women That Build 4th Edition in Tech
Awarding VPs, managers, directors, leaders, founders, or Subject Matter Experts with 5+ (five) years of experience that have been generating a positive impact in the STEAM field.
Women that are considered role models and a source of inspiration for other colleagues by promoting diversity and inclusion in the business environment. Also, women who promote STEAM in media. A track record or recognition is valorized.
Expert Judge
30 Under 30 MediaWeek UK
Firstly, this in itself is a great honor. To be judging this category on such a distinguished platform where 30 award winners under the age of 30 will emerge and be recognised for their achievements and impact in the industry through media and marketing is truly exceptional. 👏🏽
Expert Judge & Panelist
The Performance Marketing World UK Awards 2023
The Performance Marketing World UK Awards 2023 is the industry’s annual celebration of best-in-class campaigns, strategies, teams, and individual pioneers in digital marketing today.
Now in its third year, our line-up of Awards categories spans affiliate marketing, programmatic advertising, search, social media, and influencer marketing, to name just a few – with plenty of opportunities for you to showcase your successes and innovations over the past year.
Mentor
WomenInTech UK Speed Mentor
I adorned my Ankárà attire and set off to London where I was invited as a mentor for the first ever speed mentoring by the amazing Nina Tumanishvili and the Women in Tech®UK team.
It was such an excellent event! I am excited I got to meet so many amazing humans, share battle stories and even secrets of ‘Pam’ my little miss imposter syndrome which I hope helps them navigate theirs through their respective careers in tech. 💜💜
Mentor
CherryOnTech Cohort, Fairy Product Mentor
Volunteered with Canadian Non-profit Cherry on Tech’s first cohort which connected 24 new devs, designers, and product managers of underrepresented genders to work together for 13 weeks in four cross-functional tech squads. With the support of mentors, guest speakers, and weekly tasks, each squad developed an idea from problem space to launch a live website.
Mentor
ADPList - Product and Digital Media Mentor
I was awarded as Top 50 Global Mentors in Growth Product Management amongst 15,000+ mentors. I have and continue to mentor tech founders and newbies from around the world using the ADPList.org. I have volunteered 2500+ hours across 14 countries to tech founders, newbies etc as a leading mentor to individuals and startup founders
in the tech industry, helping them develop their skills and grow their businesses.
Recognition
The 10 Downing Street Project involving Rishi Sunak
During my master's program at The University of Salford, I had the opportunity to do my final placement with the FareShare Greater Manchester team, where a Digital Media campaign to help tackle hunger crisis was created, using videos to tell stories and raise awareness presented to the Prime Minister to enable the equivalence of 100 million meals, get delivered to frontline charities supporting struggling people across the UK.
I am super proud of team Fareshare for daring to do something about the #CostOfLiving crisis in the UK which is no joke - and incredibly grateful to Pamela Oluwole, Ali Gourley and the entire team for their recommendations and trust in capturing such a historical moment with my team.
Recognition
Top 100 Under 40 Most Influential People of African Descent - Nomination
I was nominated for the MIPAD, in recognition of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (2015 - 2024). I was nominated to be on the 2023 Most Influential People of African Descent
(MIPAD). Under 40. Global 100 List.