Oluwakemi Sharifah Adekanye

Kemi is an accomplished professional serving as the Chief Volunteer, Founder, and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation.

Holding a Master’s in Business Administration, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Finance, a professional certificate in Business Accounting, and a Diploma in Public Relations, Kemi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

Currently engaged in the Nigerian energy sector, Kemi boasts over 17 years of experience in finance and service-related organizations. Her commitment to philanthropy extends beyond her role with the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation, as she also sits on the advisory boards of two other non-profit organizations.

The establishment of the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation was a deeply personal endeavor for Kemi, born out of the loss of her brother to cancer in 2017. Driven by a passion to serve humanity, Kemi dedicates herself to various causes, with a particular focus on children, women, and the less privileged in society.

In addition to her professional and philanthropic pursuits, Kemi is a devoted mother to three daughters and has embraced many adopted children into her life.