Ikenna Anyadike is the Venture & Fellowship Manager for Ashoka in Anglophone West Africa, where he leads the search, selection, and support of the region’s most impactful systems changing social entrepreneurs. He drives the growth of a strong pipeline of Fellows by cultivating nominator networks, opening doors to new communities, and aligning with emerging trends and partner priorities. Ikenna oversees the entire Fellow selection process, from initial to deep-dive interviews and on-site visits to authoring compelling Fellow profiles, working closely with country, regional, and global teams to ensure a rigorous, values-driven approach.

As a key bridge between Anglophone West Africa, and Ashoka’s global network, Ikenna secures resources, relationships, and visibility to expand and diversify the Fellowship in Anglophone West Africa. Through his leadership, Ashoka's Fellowship in Anglophone West Africa continues to thrive as a community of changemakers driving systemc impact.