Linus Idahosa

Linus Idahosa is CEO of Del York International, a multi-national media conglomerate based in Lagos, Nigeria with branches in the United States and across Africa. The mission of the Del York Creative Agency is to re-brand Africa as a top destination for investment in the areas of media, entertainment, technology and innovation through empowering civic engagement and mobilizing social action towards improved governmental structure and transparency. His dedication to changing the African narrative has allowed him to leverage relationships with presidents, corporate leaders, and media makers and build bridges between nations, generations, and technologies.

A pioneer in telecommunications and media on the continent of Africa, Mr. Linus Idahosa has continued persevering in his commitment to the education and empowerment of the African people through creative and economic development. Del York Creative Academy, the first filmmaking school of significant influence on the continent, is launching on a five year trajectory to equip more Africans for the future economy of technologically driven-creative career paths than any other private institution in Nigeria. Drawing students from fifteen different African nations, employing hundreds in the entertainment and digital streaming industries, DCA is helping to drive up the market value of "Nollywood" past 2 Billion dollars with the intention to see a Nigerian-made film break $1,000,000 in the box office by 2020.

As a member of the Chinese-African Business Council, Mr. Linus Idahosa has been instrumental in developing stronger ties between Nigeria and China, including the recent currency swap between the two nations for a total of 270 billion Naira. He is on the planning commission for a nation-wide franchise model that would support business development for local Nigerians with Chinese investment. He has also partnered with American institutions from the West to East coast in promoting democratic values through entrepreneurial strategy and action. It is uncompromised integrity and a commitment to true equality between all peoples rooted in deep faith and sound ethics that has allowed him to maintain such diverse partnerships.