Aisha Augie is a renowned communications strategist, speaker and creative.

Aisha Augie is the current Director General for the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC). Prior to this she was the Special Adviser on Digital Communications Strategy to the Honourable Minister of Finance, Budget & National Planning, Dr. Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed. Aisha was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of her home state, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Aisha was the CEO of the 1960 Company, a leading media and communications company. With almost two decades of experience in Media & Communication in both the private and public sector, Aisha is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated creative artists, photographers, filmmakers and communication specialists leading various development initiatives for the advocacy of youth and women empowerment across Nigeria. She has received various accolades both locally and internationally some of which are:

· 100 Most Influential People of African Descent 2019 (MIPAD 100)

. 50 Inspiring women in Northern Nigeria, Women Founders Group, 2021

. Leadership woman of the Year, El-Amin International School, 2019

. Enterprise Innovation Award For Excellence, Enterprise Innovation Summit, Centre for Real Impact International, 2021  

. Top 7 Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs, Leadership Newspapers                                           

·   Award of Excellence, (Leadership & Service to Humanity), Junior Chamber International

·   10 Most influential young Nigerians under 40, Y! Power List                                             

·   Nigeria’s 100 Most Influential Women, Leading Ladies Africa                                            

·   10 Nigerian Photographers you should know, How Africa                               

·   Photographer of the year, Sisterhood Awards, Ebony Life                                              

·   Winner, British Council, Through-My Eyes                                                            

·   Nigeria’s top 15 young entrepreneurs, Leadership                                                             

·   Guardian of the Future, awarded by Nigerian President G.E. Jonathan                             

·   Best 100 list: The Future Awards Africa                                                                                               

·   Winner, Creative Artist of the Year, The Future Awards Africa                                          

·   Female Photographer of the Year, ELOY Awards