Nigeria and Hospitality – Dami Adepoju

Global Law and Business

At Harris Bricken, we keep close tabs on what is happening around the world, and we know that our friends and clients do, as well. We are happy to provide this podcast series: Global Law and Business, hosted by international attorneys Fred Rocafort and Jonathan Bench, where we look at the world by talking with business leaders, innovators, service providers, manufacturers, and government leaders around the globe.

In Episode #96, we are joined by Dami Adepoju, Director of Development, West Africa at Marriott International. We discuss:

• Dami's path from Brooklyn to Lagos.
• The aspirational nature of contemporary Nigerians.
• West Africa's diversity.
• The challenges behind hotel development in the region.
• COVID-19 impact's on business activities.
• An insider's take on happening Lagos.
• Listening, and watching recommendations from:
  • Dami
    • Visit Nigeria (ideally during Detty December)
    • Butter Honey Pig Bread, by Francesca Ekwuyasi
  • Jonathan
    • "Web3 is the future, or a scam, or both" (Vox), by Peter Kafka
  • Fred
    • Heresy Financial (YouTube)