Aderonke Apata

Aderonke Apata is an inspiring and transformative keynote speaker renowned for her passionate advocacy for human rights. As a Multi-Award-Winning Human Rights Activist and Barrister, she has successfully navigated challenges to champion justice. Her crowning achievement remains the founding of the African Rainbow Family, which transformed countless lives globally.

Aderonke’s early career is a testament to resilience and determination. Fleeing Nigeria in 2004 after facing persecution for her sexual orientation, she embarked on an arduous journey towards safety and self-empowerment. Settling in the United Kingdom after years marked by uncertainty and struggle, she embraced educational challenges with vigour. Determined to fight injustice at its roots, Aderonke diligently pursued the Bar Professional Training Course while simultaneously earning a Master of Laws degree. These formative experiences not only honed her legal acumen but also deepened her commitment to championing the rights of marginalised communities. Her journey from adversity to academic and personal empowerment lays an inspiring foundation for her influential career.

Throughout her career, Aderonke has racked up extraordinary accomplishments that underscore her impact on society. The pinnacle of her journey came in October 2022 when she was Called to the Bar of England and Wales as a qualified Barrister. Notably, she co-authored and developed The Black Leadership Empowerment Programme (BLEP) in response to the global outcry following George Floyd’s murder in 2020 - a programme now integrated into academic settings such as The Open University Business School. Each milestone in her journey shines a light on her unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and social transformation, making her a luminary in the field of human rights advocacy.

Organisations seeking services from a speaker who embodies passion, expertise, and transformative leadership need look no further than Aderonke. Her presentations delve into crucial topics including legal frameworks for refugee protection, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), and the challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ asylum seekers. Aderonke’s ability to connect deeply with audiences by drawing on her rich personal experiences and extensive legal training makes her sessions both enlightening and galvanising. Her talks equip audiences with practical tools to foster more inclusive environments and drive substantial social change. By choosing Aderonke, companies and institutions are not only investing in a speaker with formidable credentials and achievements - they are embracing an advocate who lives and breathes transformative change.