Samuel Ogunkoya is the Founder and CEO of Wahala Room, the definitive voice of African youth culture.

A pioneer in digital media, Samuel turned a passion for storytelling into a media empire that commands the attention of millions across the diaspora. He is widely recognized for reshaping how news and entertainment are consumed in the digital age.

Beyond reporting on culture, Samuel builds it. As the architect behind the digital phenomenon of “Wizkid FC”—the most dominant social media force in African entertainment history—he laid the blueprint for modern stan culture in Nigeria. His influence extends to the visual language of the internet itself, with his curated GIF and sticker libraries on Giphy amassing over 15 Billion views, creating the visual vocabulary that millions of Africans use daily across WhatsApp, Twitter, and Instagram.

Samuel's vision extends beyond entertainment into technology for social good. As the founder of RESKUA, a revolutionary safety app designed to bridge the emergency response gap in Africa, he demonstrates a commitment to using technology to solve critical real-world infrastructure problems. This positions him not just as a media mogul, but as a tech visionary building solutions for the continent's future.