A Multihyphenate with two decades of experience in Media & Communications, Aisha Augie excels at harnessing traditional and new media to create value for communities. As an internationally celebrated creative artist and photographer (still/motion/Painting), a public servant, communications strategist, podcaster, TEDx Curator and speaker/moderator; she continues to add value in the creative and cultural sector in Africa.

Aisha has led various development initiatives for the advocacy of youth and women empowerment across Nigeria and also for the Creative & Cultural sectors in Africa. She was the CEO of The 1960 Media & Company and Founder/Creator General of the Centre for Art & Creative Talent, a foundation that increases the visibility of artists while working to bridge the gaps at the intersection of talent and skill acquisition, financing, law and job creation. She was recently recognized for her contributions to empowering women in Intellectual Property.

Working in private, public and not-for profit sectors in key industries, Aisha has developed various skills through her combined experience including narrative storytelling, creativity and innovation, policy and communications strategy development and communication, leadership, public speaking and development communication. She continues to support young people and women in Africa through advocacy, mentorship, training, investment and brand development.

She was recently appointed as the Director General of Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) and prior to this was the Special Adviser, Digital Communications Strategy to the Nigerian Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning. She was also the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kebbi State in North-West Nigeria on New Media.