Victory Ashaka
| Victory Ashaka | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 September 2000 Namibia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | Lagos State University (BA in English Literature) |
| 💼 Occupation | Climate justice advocate, spoken word poet, youth leader |
| Known for | Youth climate advocacy, spoken word poetry, social impact leadership |
| 🏅 Awards | Diana Award, SME100 Africa 25 Under 25, World Food Forum Poet Laureate |
| 🌐 Website | https://victoryashaka.com/ |
Victory Ashaka (born 24 September 2000) is a Nigerian spoken word poet, climate justice advocate, and youth development leader.[1] He is recognized for combining creative arts with climate activism, amplifying youth voices in global policy spaces, and leading community-driven sustainability initiatives across Nigeria.[2]
Early life and education
Ashaka was born in Namibia and moved to Nigeria at age two.[1] He hails from Badagry, Lagos State. At age 12, he won a literary art competition, which sparked his path into poetry and social impact.[1] He studied English Literature at Lagos State University, where he was named Writer of the Year in 2023.[3]
He later completed a leadership fellowship at the Management Institute of Finland in Helsinki.[3]
Career
Climate and youth advocacy
Ashaka began engaging with climate advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] He collaborated on climate art campaigns led by United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed and contributed to community sustainability projects through groups like Solution-17 and Green Janitors.[2]
He serves on the UNICEF Generation Unlimited Young People’s Action Team, promoting youth-led solutions in education, employment, and digital inclusion.[2] Ashaka is also the Vice Chairperson of the European Union Youth Sounding Board in Nigeria, advising on green economy, governance, and inclusion strategies.[2]
In 2023, as a Lagos State Youth Ambassador and Team Lead for the Badagry Division, he organized the Mega Changemakers Conference, which hosted over 1,000 young people for civic and climate training.[1] His "Plant a Tree for Life & Climate Education" project reached more than 7,200 students across public schools in Lagos State.[2]
Altogether, Ashaka has led over 17 projects impacting more than 17,500 people.[3]
Artistic contributions
Ashaka’s spoken word poetry fuses environmental consciousness with social commentary. He has performed on international platforms, using art to advocate for climate justice and youth empowerment.
Notable performances include:
- World Food Forum at the FAO headquarters in Rome, where he was named Poet Laureate in 2022.[4]
- The United Nations General Assembly during the UNICEF Global Leadership Council Summit in 2024.[2]
- TEDx Lagos and TEDx Apapa events.[3]
- The Italian Consulate in Lagos and the British Deputy High Commission.[2]
His poetry often explores environmental degradation, African identity, and intergenerational solidarity.[4]
Awards and recognition
Victory Ashaka has received numerous local and international recognitions for his work in climate advocacy and creative storytelling:
- Diana Award (2024), presented for humanitarian and social impact leadership.[2]
- Poet Laureate of the World Food Forum (2022), for his performance at the UN Rome headquarters.[4]
- SME100 Africa 25 Under 25 Award for Climate Action.[3]
- Global Planeteer Wind Summit Award, presented by the Captain Planet Foundation.[3]
- LCO Award from The Climate Trust.[3]
- Writer of the Year at Lagos State University (2023).[3]
- National Public Speaking Champion – SpeakPro Competition (2021).[3]
- Winner, Antarctica Experience Challenge (2021), an initiative led by Prince Ned Nwoko to select youth for climate change advocacy campaigns.[3]
- The Future Awards Africa (Nominee) – Young Person of the Year (2024).[3]
Personal life
Ashaka lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He mentors young climate activists and youth leaders through school outreaches, poetry workshops, and grassroots SDG initiatives.[2] He frequently speaks at local and international conferences on themes such as climate justice, youth empowerment, and the role of African voices in sustainability discourse.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Olawoyin, Olugbenga (2023-12-04). "Victory Ashaka: The young poet lending his voice to climate change". TheCable. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 "Victory Ashaka – Hopes for the Globe". Voices of Youth. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 "Victory Ashaka – LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "World Food Forum – Victory Ashaka Performance". YouTube. 28 October 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2025.
External links
This article "Victory Ashaka" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Victory Ashaka. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
