Fagbule Olanike

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Fagbule Olanike
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NationalityNigerian
Occupation(s)Media practitioner, entrepreneur

Fagbule Olanike (also known as Nike Fagbule) is a Nigerian Entrepreneur and public relations practitioner, and the founder of Zebra Stripes Networks. [1] [2]

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Early life and career

Olanike was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and grew up in Satellite Town, Lagos. She started her career as a research expert for Deez Magazine. A friend introduced her to Ayeni Adekunle, [3] the founder of Black House Media, and she was appointed as a public relations officer in 2007; she later became a senior manager. [4] In 2012, she left Black House Media and started her own company, Zebra Stripes Networks, in 2013. In 2015, the company handled digital marketing activities in Nigeria for Dubai-based company Alive Now. [5] [1] [6]

Over time, Zebra Stripe Networks under the leadership of Fagbule expanded. In 2022, she handled publicity services for Netflix in Nigeria, Inkblot amongst others. [7] [8]


Awards and nominations

Fagbule was nominated for the Creative Professional of the Year award at The Future Awards Africa in 2011. [9]

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