SUPERMALT X UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM ADVANCING BLACK CAREERS
What an incredible experience hosting UON Advancing Black Careers Become: A Creatives Summit!
A huge thank you to our sponsors Supermalt and Cakes and Bakes for supporting this event and making it a success. Special appreciation to Lindsay Brown at Royal Unibrew for partnering with us to have Supermalt at our event!
Our panel featured an amazing lineup of industry professionals who shared their insights, experiences, and advice on navigating creative industries and leadership:
🎬 Christina Ong – Creative Producer & Strategist with extensive experience across TV, radio, and social platforms for Channel 4 and the BBC. She has led social campaigns for hit shows like Queenie, The Couple Next Door, and First Dates.
📺 Peju Adeyemi – Multi-hyphenate creative, producer, writer, and DJ. She has worked on Love Island (ITV2, S10), I Kissed a Girl (BBC Three, S1), Netflix documentaries, and Channel 4.0 digital content, as well as producing cultural events like Little Simz x Tate Lates and the upcoming Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival.
🌍 Jonathan Olufowobi – CEO of MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent), leading global conversations on excellence and representation.
✨ Caroline Adeyemi – Creative Strategist with a passion for storytelling and cultural programming. She curated a writing workshop with Little Simz at the Tate Modern, bringing together music, creativity, and community.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the discussion. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders!