Hadijat Akinbola-Oyedele is a Nigerian entrepreneur, community builder, and advocate for social impact. She is the founder of MADE IN 9JA, a media tech company dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and empowering Nigerian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through this, she aims to amplify Nigerian brands’ stories globally and provide resources to facilitate their scalable success.

Hadijat holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. In addition to her legal background, she has established herself as a marketing expert, community manager, and content creator.

Under her leadership, MADE IN 9JA has initiated projects such as Moms in Biz Awards, the “100 Most Promising Nigerian Brands” list, recognizing outstanding local businesses across various categories. 👌 These efforts underscore her commitment to fostering a thriving ecosystem of innovation and prosperity in Nigeria.

Hadijat’s dedication to supporting Nigerian entrepreneurs is further evidenced by her active engagement on social media platforms, where she shares sales and marketing strategies to help businesses attract more customers and increase sales.

Alongside Made in 9ja, she also runs Hérdon Woman, a lifestyle brand and community for intentional, women who are protective of their energy, feminity, spirituality, peace and all that matters.