Victory Ashaka

Spoken Word Poet . Climate Leader . Youth Advisor

multi-award-winning poet

Victory Ashaka is an award-winning spoken word poet, youth advisor to the European Union, Lagos state youth ambassador, climate leader, poetry slam champion, global youth ambassador of Theirworld, and a member of the young people’s action team of UNICEF Generation Unlimited. Victory is a graduate of English Literature from Lagos State University and a certified leadership fellow from the Management Institute of Finland in Helsinki. He is a poet laureate featured at UNICEF HQ, FAO HQ, the United Nations, TEDx platforms, the Italian Consulate, and the British Deputy High Commission.

lending a voice for change

He is artistically inclined with a passion for oratory, also known as a social impact maker and high-energy spoken word performer. His artistic mantra is to serve humanity with his profound words as a beacon of hope for others to find their paths.

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Youth Advisor to the European Union

Victory Ashaka serves as the Vice Chairperson of the European Union Youth Sounding Board in Nigeria. In this role, he provides strategic insights on key areas shaping EU programs, such as the green and digital economy, human development, governance, and peace and security. He plays a pivotal role in guiding implementing partners to align their activities with the EU’s mandate, ensuring impactful and sustainable outcomes across various sectors.

UNICEF Generation Unlimited Young People's Action Team Member

As a member of UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited Young People’s Action Team, Victory Ashaka combines creative expression and strategic action to drive meaningful social impact. Through visual art and performance poetry, he advocates for change and inspires young people to become environmental stewards. In Lagos State and New York, Victory has developed and implemented youth-focused initiatives, championing education, digital inclusion, and skill development. Collaborating with a dedicated team, he amplifies the voices of young people, ensuring their needs and aspirations are prioritized in transformative projects.

Lagos state youth ambassador

As the Lagos State Youth Ambassador and Team Lead for the Badagry Division, Victory Ashaka led a team of ambassadors to organize impactful projects centered on social development. He convened the Mega Changemakers Conference, empowering over 1,000 changemakers, and facilitated training sessions on citizenship, volunteering, and leadership to equip young people with the skills to become active and responsible citizens. Representing the youth in his division, Victory spearheaded pet projects dedicated to fostering community growth and development.

Certified Leadership Fellow Management Institute of Finland

Victory Ashaka is a Certified Leadership Fellow from the Management Institute of Finland, having completed an extensive program designed to equip leaders with practical skills and innovative strategies for impactful management and entrepreneurship.

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What people are saying about victory

During your two-year tenure, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing GenU 9JA’s mission to connect 20 million youth with skills and livelihood opportunities by 2030. Your efforts have contributed to the success of key initiatives, including: Facilitating digital learning and skilling opportunities, leading grassroots climate action projects, supporting programs that empower young people and children to engage in development activities. Through your active participation, you have not only empowered your peers but have also left an indelible mark on your community.

Celine Lafoucriere

Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office,
Head of Private Sector Partnership Unit, and Lead of GenU 9JA

I find myself in the position of having to speak in the aftermath of such wonderful poetry. Victory, your victory is our victory and you have provided us with leadership, with eloquence, elegance and we are very proud of you and very proud of your message. We are so delighted to have been able to start this meeting on such incredibly, emotionally stimulating and intellectually challenging moment. Victory, you are an unforgettable personality and you have helped to enliven our day in the most profound way. Thank you for joining us.

H.E. Bob Rae

Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations, and President of ECOSOC

Thank you for contributing to the Generation Unlimited: A Leap for Sahel Launch. Your poem was youthful, rich, and dynamic, and gave an artistic value to the event. I thought your performance was the event’s highlight and your words are truly inspiring.” Art is one way of expressing unwavering youth leadership and commitment to young people, and you have been doing an amazing job at that. We look forward to following you in your journey as you continue to shine.