Damilola “Dapper” Akinwunmi, founder and CEO of Dapper Group, has completed the Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports executive programme at Harvard Business School in June 2026.
He shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on the experience of learning alongside influential figures from entertainment, sports and media.
The cohort included:
- Actor Jay Ellis (Insecure, Top Gun: Maverick)
- Real Madrid and France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga
- South African football icon Siphiwe Tshabalala
- Former Chelsea and England defender Ryan Bertrand
- Former NBA champion Festus Ezeli
- NFL players Jeff Okudah and Kelvin Beachum
- Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard
Senior executives from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group also participated, creating a setting for collaboration and strategic exchange on the future of global entertainment.
The programme examines emerging industry trends, innovation, leadership, monetisation strategies, audience engagement and the shifting dynamics of the global cultural economy.
Through Dapper Group and its affiliated businesses, Akinwunmi has built a reputation in Nigeria’s music ecosystem, spanning talent development, artist management, music distribution, live event production, marketing and strategic partnerships that connect African creatives with international opportunities.
