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Blessing Abeng is a leading woman in branding and communications in Africa empowering brands to tell better stories. Blessing has earned recognition as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. She co-founded Ingressive for Good, an edtech nonprofit increasing the earning power of African youth through tech. She was also the former CMO and co-founder of Disha, a tech startup acquired by an African Unicorn [Flutterwave]. Blessing’s influence extends as a thought leader in her field, cultivating a vibrant community of over 50,000 creators with a shared curiosity for branding, communications, and technology.
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Blessing Abeng is a multiple award-winning woman in branding and communications in Africa who has worked with impressive brands including Dark & Lovely, Seedstars [QuickCheck], Lemi Ghariokwu, to mention but a few. lessing has earned recognition as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. She co-founded Ingressive for Good, an edtech nonprofit increasing the earning power of African youth through tech, building a community of over 250,000 African youths, training over 100,000 of them, and placing thousands in jobs. She was also the former CMO and co-founder of Disha, a tech startup acquired by an African Unicorn – Flutterwave. As a thought leader in her field, she leverages her personal brand to empower creators find their identity, build valuable brands and sell themselves through branding and storytelling. She has won several awards including a recognition as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, UN 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40, YNaija as one of the 100 most powerful youths in Nigeria, UK Africa Achievers Awards, amongst others.
Short Bio
Blessing Abeng is a leading woman in branding and communications in Africa helping brands discover their unique identity so they can tell better stories. As the Co-founder and Director of Communications at Ingressive for Good, she drove the mission of the edtech non profit to create and increase the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources for the growth of the African startup ecosystems. She led the growth of Ingressive For Good from 0 to over 250,000 community members, training over 100,000, placing thousands in jobs, and exclusively leading multiple cohorts of women-focused tech training, attracting partners and supporters like Coursera, DataCamp, Facebook, Figma, Alphabet, and a host of others. She has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Seedstars, Heritage Bank, African Alliance, Dark and Lovely (Nigeria and Africa), Bolt, GSK, QuickCheck and many others. Prior to her impactful work with Ingressive for Good, Blessing co-founded Disha, a digital tech startup that caught the attention of an African Unicorn, Flutterwave, leading to a successful acquisition. Her expertise and ingenuity as the former CMO of Disha contributed significantly to its growth and success, leaving a lasting impact on the tech landscape in Africa. She has won several awards including a recognition as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, UN 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40, YNaija as one of the 100 most powerful youths in Nigeria, PR Power List top 50, UK Africa Achievers Awards, amongst others.
Mid-Length Bio
Blessing Abeng is a leading woman and award-winning figure in branding and communications in Africa. As the Co-founder and Director of Communications at Ingressive for Good where she drove the mission of the edtech nonprofit to create and increase the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources for the growth of the African startup ecosystems. In three years, Blessing led the growth of Ingressive For Good from 0 to 250,000 community members, training over 100,000, placing thousands in jobs, and exclusively leading multiple cohorts of women-focused tech training, attracting partners and supporters like Coursera, DataCamp, Facebook, Figma, Alphabet, and a host of others. Through this initiative, she has played a pivotal role in uplifting countless lives and fostering a generation of skilled and empowered individuals.
She has also mentored youths in communities like She Leads Africa, Seedstars, African Entrepreneurship Awards, amongst others. She has trained thousands of creators in branding, communications, marketing and business. Beyond her entrepreneurial ventures, Blessing’s influence extends as a thought leader in her field, cultivating a vibrant community of over 50,000 creators from all over the world with a shared curiosity for branding, communications, and technology. Her guidance and mentorship have sparked inspiration among aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike, who are constantly inspired by her strides and her consistent knowledge-sharing channels.
Blessing’s skills and clear vision make her a valuable ecosystem leader and this has led her to wear hats that are value-driven in nature. As a brand and communications expert, she has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Seedstars, Heritage Bank, African Alliance, Dark and Lovely (Nigeria and Africa), Bolt, GSK, Lemi Ghariokwu, QuickCheck and so many others. Prior to her impactful work with Ingressive for Good, Blessing co-founded Disha, a digital tech startup that caught the attention of an African Unicorn, Flutterwave, leading to a successful acquisition. Her expertise and ingenuity as the former CMO of Disha contributed significantly to its growth and success, leaving a lasting impact on the tech landscape in Africa.
She’s an award-winning powerhouse, having achieved remarkable recognition throughout her career. Among her notable honors, she was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and her influence has been acknowledged as one of the UN 100 Most Influential People of African Descent Under 40. YNaija also applauded her as one of Nigeria’s 100 most powerful youths. Additionally, her outstanding contributions garnered acclaim at the UK Africa Achievers Awards among other prestigious recognitions.
Full – Length Bio
Blessing Abeng is a branding and communications expert dedicated to helping brands identify and communicate their unique identity and tell better stories. She builds brand and communication strategies around products, services, growth, and sales to help brands communicate with their team, target audience, partners, and investors.
She has worked with brands across industries in unique capacities, nationally and globally, including Seedstars, Facebook, Heritage Bank, African Alliance, Dark and Lovely (Nigeria and Africa), Bolt, Alomo Bitters, GSK, Lights Camera Africa, QuickCheck and so many others. She was also one of the Co-Director of Startup Grind Lagos, building a vibrant community of over 10,000 entrepreneurs in Lagos.
As the Co-founder and Director of Communications at Ingressive for Good where she drove the mission of the edtech nonprofit to create and increase the earning power of African youth through tech training and resources for the growth of the African startup ecosystems. In three years, Blessing led the growth of Ingressive For Good from 0 to 250,000 community members, training over 100,000, placing thousands in jobs, and exclusively leading multiple cohorts of women-focused tech training, attracting partners and supporters like Coursera, DataCamp, Facebook, Figma, Alphabet, and a host of others. Through this initiative, she has played a pivotal role in uplifting countless lives and fostering a generation of skilled and empowered individuals.
Prior to her impactful work with Ingressive for Good, Blessing co-founded Disha, a visionary tech startup that caught the attention of an African Unicorn, Flutterwave, leading to a successful acquisition. Her expertise and ingenuity as the former CMO of Disha contributed significantly to its growth and success, leaving a lasting impact on the tech landscape in Africa.
Blessing’s skills and clear vision make her a valuable ecosystem leader and this has led her to wear hats that are value-driven in nature. She has also mentored youths in communities like She Leads Africa, Seedstars, African Entrepreneurship Awards, amongst others. She has trained thousands of creators in branding, communications, and business growth. She currently curates and nurtures a growing community of over 50,000 individuals all over the world, inspired by her strides and her consistent knowledge-sharing channels. Her ideas, thoughts, and actions are valued on a national and global front. It is no surprise she has been invited multiple times to speak at Silicon Valley, about Communications in Africa, the African Tech Ecosystem, and stir global investors to Africa while inspiring them to invest in Africa and African brands.
Among her impressive achievements, she has been honored with various awards, including being recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, listed among the UN 100 Most Influential People of African Descent, and acknowledged as one of Nigeria’s 100 most powerful youths by YNaija. Furthermore, she has been celebrated at the UK Africa Achievers Awards and received several other prestigious accolades.