The Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) Dome in Maryland, Lagos, became a center of transformation as over 1,000 Nigerians gathered for the highly anticipated Game of Money Conference 2.0. The event, spearheaded by financial literacy advocate and CEO of Reb360 Ltd., Dr. Tope Mark-Odigie, marked a bold step in the journey toward economic empowerment for many.
Dr. Mark-Odigie, fondly known as TMO, opened the event with an electrifying keynote, declaring, “Money is not mysterious; it is a game with rules that anyone can master.” With this declaration, the tone was set for a day filled with inspiration, practical knowledge, and life-altering announcements.
Among the keynote speakers was Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, who shared compelling insights on the “Three Ms of Money”; Mindset, Men, and Money , urging participants to align their financial goals with their core values. Dr. Olumide Emmanuel offered deep strategies on building wealth by understanding the different types of work: hard work, smart work, and network.
Returning from the inaugural Game of Money Conference was Summy Smart Francis, who showcased his book The Beggars Money, inspired by his previous keynote. He captivated the audience once again with his new talk, The Gift of Success, delivering timeless principles and frameworks for entrepreneurship and personal finance.
Femi Okanlawon also took the stage, presenting practical pathways for entrepreneurs to access funding — a major barrier for many small businesses in Nigeria.
The conference featured two powerful panel sessions. The first, moderated by Olayemi Ogunwole, brought together industry leaders Ronke Adeniyi (RonkePosh), Uduak Odungide, Gina Ehikodi-Ojo, and Dr. Tewa Onasanya. They shared real-world experiences navigating Nigeria’s business terrain, providing authentic advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
The second session, moderated by Obiajulu Olabisi Ugboh, featured Morayo Afolabi-Brown, Olamide Alao-Akala, and Yemisi Adepoju. The panelists offered heartfelt reflections on Dr. Mark-Odigie’s personal and professional journey, describing her transformation as a beacon for many women and young professionals.
As the conference progressed, Dr. Mark-Odigie stunned the audience with three major announcements. First, she gifted five plots of land to randomly selected attendees, an unexpected and emotional act of wealth redistribution. Second, she launched her new book TRANSFORM: How to Build the Life You Deserve, a step-by-step guide to personal and financial reinvention. Lastly, in a deeply moving moment, she announced an initiative to fund IVF treatments for 40 couples, helping them realize their dreams of parenthood. Many attendees pledged to support the cause, moved by her generosity.
Coinciding with her 40th birthday, the conference was not just a celebration of life, but a demonstration of impactful giving. Dr. Mark-Odigie expressed that the greatest gift she could receive was seeing people embrace financial education and take charge of their future.
As the event came to a close, the Dome buzzed with renewed hope, connections, and purpose. The Game of Money Conference 2.0 proved not just to be an event but a life-changing movement, leaving participants empowered and ready to transform their financial destinies.