Kelechi Okafor studied at the BRIT School of performing arts, specialising in Musical Theatre and English Literature. Kelechi went on to university to gain a 2:1 BA in Drama and Theatre Studies with Law. Kelechi has built a career as a formidable personal trainer, dance innovator, pole dance teacher, and successful dance studio owner. In 2018, Kelechi won Fitness Queen of the Year at the Precious Lifestyle Awards, followed by two Screen Nation awards in 2019 for Best Podcast and Best Social Media Personality.
KELECHI OKAFOR
The Sankofa Effect: Going Back to Go Forward
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Kelechi has been partnering with many prestigious organisations and individuals both in the United Kingdom and internationally, and is known for speaking at events on important global and local topical issues. Credible, engaging, and inspirational, Kelechi can discuss even the most sensitive topics with her audience in a way that is truthful, entertaining, but also educational. Kelechi has multifaceted knowledge in equality, anti-racism, and diversity, ‘cancel culture’ and other contemporary topics, and offers a high-energy, thought-provoking and motivational approach that encourages people to adopt and consider new concepts and attitudes. Kelechi is well known across social media with over 56k Instagram followers, 750k podcast downloads and 79k Twitter followers including many verified and celebrity re-tweeters and fans.
