About the AI Mastermind
The AI Mastermind is a six-week, board-level & executive strategy lab for Africa’s forward-thinking leaders on how to lead in the age of artificial intelligence.
It is an intimate programme, capped at 15 participants, designed to equip leaders with the insight and tools to make AI an understood, actionable, and value-aligned boardroom agenda item.
At its core, the AI Mastermind is designed to:
- Build AI fluency for governance and strategy.
- Equip leaders with oversight frameworks for risk, ethics, and compliance.
- Deliver tailored, board-ready outputs (e.g., AI Opportunity Map, AI Readiness Summary).
- Create a confidential, peer-learning environment.
Unlike typical trainings, the Mastermind is exclusive, practical, strategic, and Africa-centric, acting as a guided transformation lab to help leaders shape their AI vision and position their organisations to thrive.
Why Join the Mastermind?
AI Mastermind is tailored for leaders, not technologists. You’ll gain:
Clarity on what AI is—and what it’s not.
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Confidence to ask the right questions, challenge proposals, and set policy.
Strategic insight on AI’s impact across your sector, workforce, and boardroom.
Governance tools to manage risk, compliance, and ethical adoption.
Execution frameworks for moving from pilot to implementation.
Access to a peer network of African leaders solving similar challenges.
About the Programme:
January 14th - 25th February 2026
6 weeks
(2hrs per week)
Virtual & Interactive Live Sessions
15 Seats
(by Invitation or Nomination only)
NGN 4,500,000 / $3,000
Learning Journey
What you Leave With:
AI Risk & Ethics Oversight Frameworks.
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An AI Implementation Blueprint.
A clear, board-ready transformation roadmap.
Benchmarks from peers across industries.
An AI Opportunity Map or AI Readiness Summary.
Additional Value
- A 1:1 strategy consultation with the facilitator
- Confidential peer mastermind sessions
- Executive reading lists and briefs
- AI companion workbook
- Fireside sessions with global experts in governance, AI policy, product innovation, cybersecurity, and African-language AI
- Governance-ready risk-mapping templates
- Access to the AI Mastermind Alumni Network & Intelligence Hub
Meet the Facilitator
Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho
AI Strategy & Transformation Expert | Independent Non-Executive Director | Board Advisor
With more than two decades of experience spanning technology, governance, and digital transformation, Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho brings a rare combination of technical depth and board-level leadership. She advises listed companies, governments, and multinational organisations on responsible AI adoption, risk oversight, and aligning technology with strategy.
Her facilitation style is grounded, practical, and deeply aligned with board realities—turning AI from a buzzword into a strategic lever for governance and growth.
Guest Experts
A curated circle of global practitioners and thought leaders, including:
Mojolaoluwa Aderemi-Makinde
AI Strategy & Digital Transformation Leader; former Google
Ikezi Kamanu
AI & Product Leader; former Meta, Google & Adobe
Olayinka Iyinolakan
Founder, CDIAL; leading African-language NLP innovator
Eugene Okwodu
CEO, Praxtion LLC; Cybersecurity & AI Governance Specialist
Their insights give participants a multidimensional view of AI strategy, risk, and real-world implementation.
What Past Participants Say
Register your Interest
The AI Mastermind is strictly by invitation or nomination.
Completing this form allows us to review your profile, assess cohort fit, a member of our team will follow up with next steps for leaders whose profiles align with the Mastermind’s requirements.
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