Immanuel James Ibe-Anyanwu

Immanuel has been published in Daily Independent, The Nation, The Punch, Premium Times, Bella Naija, Brittle Paper, and across several other national and continental platforms. He discusses nation building and youth development, advocating a shift in sociological thought patterns among black people.

A sociopolitical activist, he leverages social media to drive conversations on how to deepen the Nigerian civic culture. He is also a music journalist with Music in Africa.

As a developmental journalist, he has covered several issues regarding power abuse among state actors in Nigeria, including nsightful reports on the plights of residents of Otodo-Gbame and Ijora Badia, communities demolished by the Lagos government.

He has collaborated with Spaces for Change and Youth Development on key developmental projects, including writing research reports on “Closing Civic Spaces in Nigeria” and the Homegrown School Feeding Programme of the Nigerian government.

Immanuel is head of Planex Finishing Nig. Ltd., a company providing technical and house-finishing support to homes and construction companies in Nigeria. He is a member of several community forums that are seeking to build value and develop their spaces using local talent and resource.