Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi will host the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, as the stage is set for the grand unveiling of Nigeria’s first indigenous social media platform, ‘2GEDA’.
The landmark event is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the prestigious Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resort, Akanran, Ibadan.
Sanusi, the Okanlomo of Yorubaland and Chairman, Ilaji Group, will welcome a royal and star-studded gathering to witness the historic birth of a digital innovation that aimed to redefine Africa’s tech landscape.
According to a statement by Smith Emeka Eze, co-owner of the platform, Oba Ogunwusi will officially unveil ‘2GEDA’, a platform proudly built by Nigerians for the world.
Eze describes ‘2GEDA’ as a revolutionary, secure, and inclusive social media hub designed to foster communication, creativity, culture, and commerce among Nigerians, Africans, and global users.
The high-profile launch is expected to be graced by royal fathers, top government officials, technology stakeholders, and celebrated business moguls.
They included Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr. Femi Otedola, and Chief Obinna Iyiegbu (Obi Cubana), just as celebrities, influencers, youth leaders, and members of the press are also expected to be in attendance.
In a pre-event statement, Oba Ogunwusi described ‘2GEDA’ as “a digital revolution tailored for Nigerians, by Nigerians, and for the benefit of Africa at large.”
The Ooni of Ife noted that the platform aligned with the strategic vision to make Nigeria a trailblazer in indigenous technological advancement and innovation.
Highlights of the unveiling will include live demonstrations of both the web and mobile applications of ‘2GEDA’, keynote speeches, cultural exhibitions, and a roundtable discussion focused on building Africa’s digital future through homegrown solutions.
Smith Eze further stated that the initiative has already gained endorsement from traditional institutions and industry leaders.
He said ‘2GEDA’ has been positioned to become a continental flagship platform that will drive digital transformation, economic inclusion, and youth empowerment across borders.
