Group CEO · InstinctWave Group

Akin
Naphtal

Shaping executive engagement, industry benchmarking and corporate media across modern African commerce — and positioning the continent as a formidable player in the global digital economy.

Studio portrait of Akin Naphtal in a dark suit
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Editions, Marketing World Awards
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Editions, GITTA
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Africa Digital Economy Forum founded
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Markets of operation
AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY FORUM
MARKETING WORLD AWARDS
GITTA — GHANA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM AWARDS
INSTINCTWOMEN NETWORK
INSTINCTWAVE GROUP
AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY AWARDS
PAN-AFRICAN BENCHMARKING
EXECUTIVE CONVENING
AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY FORUM
MARKETING WORLD AWARDS
GITTA — GHANA INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM AWARDS
INSTINCTWOMEN NETWORK
INSTINCTWAVE GROUP
AFRICA DIGITAL ECONOMY AWARDS
PAN-AFRICAN BENCHMARKING
EXECUTIVE CONVENING

The work

Platforms that outlast their editions.

InstinctWave Group convenes senior decision-makers through forums, awards and publications built to become the annual reference point for the industries they serve. From technology and telecom to marketing, finance and women's leadership, the programmes recognise innovation, leadership and sustainability across Africa's corporate landscape.

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Akin Naphtal delivering the keynote at the 10th Africa Digital Economy Awards 2025
10th Africa Digital Economy Awards, 2025
“A persistent advocate for digital transformation and economic empowerment across the continent.”
Akin Naphtal presenting an award on stage
Presenting the brand campaign award

Convocations

On stage

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Akin Naphtal delivering the keynote at the 10th Africa Digital Economy Awards 2025
10th Africa Digital Economy Awards, 2025 — keynote
Akin Naphtal on stage at the 11th GITTA awards
11th Ghana Information Technology & Telecom Awards
Akin Naphtal speaking at the 14th Marketing World Awards podium
14th Marketing World Awards, 2025

Thought Leadership

Latest Insights & Commentary

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Akin Naphtal in a blue tweed blazer
Akin Naphtal in conversation with delegates
Akin Naphtal on stage at the GITTA awards

Background

Corporate discipline, convener's instinct.

An early career at Vodafone Group and GSK built the commercial and accounting foundation beneath the platforms — a leadership approach that pairs rigour with an understanding of exactly who needs to be in the room.

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Enquiries

Speaking, partnership and media.

Let's discuss keynote speaking, strategic partnerships, or corporate benchmarking.

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