Damilola Akinwunmi, the founder and CEO of Dapper Group, has completed the highly respected Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports programme at Harvard Business School in June 2026.
This achievement marks another important step in his career, as he continues to stand out as one of the key figures shaping Nigeria’s modern music and entertainment industry.
Damilola shared the news on his Instagram page, where he talked about the experience of learning alongside top professionals from different parts of the world.
The programme brought together a strong mix of global leaders from entertainment, sports, and media. Notable participants included actor Jay Ellis, football stars like Eduardo Camavinga, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Ryan Bertrand, NFL player Jeff Okudah, NBA champion Festus Ezeli, and Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard.
Senior executives from major global music companies such as Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group were also part of the cohort, making it a powerful space for learning, networking, and sharing ideas about the future of entertainment.
The Harvard Business School programme is designed for leaders working across entertainment, media, and sports. It focuses on leadership, innovation, audience growth, monetization, and the changing global entertainment space.
Over the years, Damilola Akinwunmi has built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s music industry. Through Dapper Group and its partners, he has contributed to artist development, music distribution, live events, marketing, and strategic partnerships, helping connect African talent to global opportunities.
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