Leadership and Expertise

Kenneth Uphopho is an Artistic Director, Writer, Arts Manager, and Talent Manager. He is a three-time recipient of the Global Fellowship for the International Society of the Performing Arts (ISPA), New York, and a Salzburg Global Fellow, Austria. He is also the founding Director of Abuja Fringe and Lagos Fringe, with a vision to make Nigeria the cultural hub of sub-Saharan Africa. Kenneth's extensive experience includes serving as the Festival Director for the British Council Lagos Theatre Festival from 2014 to 2018, where he significantly expanded the festival's scope and impact. His leadership has been instrumental in promoting better program management, mentorship, funding, and skills development across the industry.