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Join us in Johannesburg as we debate the industry's readiness for Africa's Gen Z audience!

14 August 2025

Join us in Johannesburg as we debate the industry's readiness for Africa's Gen Z audience!

RTD Joburg Speakers

L-R: Khensani Nobanda, Ifeoma Agu, Renissa Gounden, Monalisa Zwambila, Senamile Zungu, Moyin Oloruntoba & Grace Mondlana.

 

Next month, on the 16th September in partnership with Kantar, WiM Africa is bringing together a powerhouse line-up of women leaders and Gen Z voices for an unmissable morning of insight and debate, in front of a curated audience of senior marketers, brand leaders, decision-makers, and Gen Z changemakers.

The event will feature a Fireside chat with Monalisa Zwambila - Founder & CEO, Riverbed Agency; unpacking insights from Riverbed Agency's groundbreaking What Women Care About study, focusing on the 18–29 cohort. What do Gen Z women truly care about, and how does it shape their choices as consumers, professionals, and leaders of tomorrow? 

The main event – the debate – will be expertly moderated by Renissa Gounden, Director at Kantar Consulting. The stellar line up of panellsits confirmed to date include:

  • Khensani Nobanda – Group Executive Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Nedbank Group
  • Ifeoma Agu – Marketing & Innovations Director, Diageo Africa
  • Senamile Zungu – Commercial Lead, Kantar (Data & Gen Z expert)
  • Grace Mondlana – Content Creator & Influencer (1.9M+ followers)
  • Moyin Ororuntoba – Founder, The A1 Productions / Associate, EDC Squared & TV Presenter

This is more than a conversation – it’s a live debate on how brands can authentically engage Africa’s most values-led, digital-first generation.

Read more about the debate, the speakers and panellists.
Register your interest to attend by joining the waitlist.

The Real Talk Debate Series continues in Nairobi on 6th November - Are Global Brands Truly Committed to Authentic African Representation? Further details and register your interest to attend in Nairobi.

 

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