Ayo Johnson is a specialist on African affairs and is the founder and Director of Viewpoint Africa that deals with news from the continent. He has spoken to audiences all over the world and features regularly as an expert on the BBC, Aljazeera, PBS World News, and Voice of America.... Read more
Ayo Johnson is a specialist on African affairs and is the founder and Director of Viewpoint Africa that deals with news from the continent. He has spoken to audiences all over the world and features regularly as an expert on the BBC, Aljazeera, PBS World News, and Voice of America. He recently appeared as a specialist on “The Big Questions”, BBC1’s flagship live moral and ethical debate show presented by Nicky Campbell.
Ayo is a council member and consultant at GLG since 2015. The Gerson Lehrman Group covers a range of markets within the SSA region.
Ayo Johnson is an active and dedicated campaigner for justice and human rights around the word. He is a pound ambassador for the HIV Policy Network, honorary member of African Peoples Advocacy and a supporter and campaigner for Every Human Has Rights. He also runs Africa Speak International a blog on African related affairs.
Ayo Johnson regularly speaks at seminars and conferences around the world. He has also talked to several educational institutions including Oxford University.
His topics include:- Is Africa Next; Trade not AID; Africa’s Infrastructure; Africa-China, marriage of convenience; Battle of the sexes – female empowerment; Africa’s development today is the blue print for tomorrow.
“I recently had the pleasure of attending a conference at “Said Business School” in Oxford, where Ayo was involved as presenter and facilitator. Ayo Johnson is an articulate speaker who is easy to listen to, and exudes a natural confidence and air of authority. I enjoyed his style immensely. He was speaking on the issue of “Is African Next?” and was clearly well informed and well respected on this topic. I would definitely recommend Ayo as an expert speaker.” Dr Graeme Codrington
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Ayo Johnson's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ayo tailored to your event.
Ayo Johnson speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ayo to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Ayo Johnson for events worldwide, subject to Ayo's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ayo Johnson is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ayo can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ayo Johnson on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ayo can offer.
Ayo Johnson delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Ayo Johnson's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Ayo's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Ayo Johnson can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Ayo's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ayo Johnson is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ayo Johnson, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ayo's current availability for your dates.