On Saturday, September 28th, Foluso Gbadamosi, best-selling author and Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, unveiled her latest book, Unleash Your SuperPowers for Teens, along with its adult companion guide. The event took place at The Art Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, attracting friends of the author, teens, parents, educators, book lovers, and the press. It was a memorable four-hour celebration filled with thoughtful discussions.
Unleash Your SuperPowers – Rave Reviews and Global Availability
The books received rave reviews and are now available globally through Rovingheights Books and Amazon. You can find them at https://bit.ly/UYSPbook.
Ambassador Nimi Akinkugbe’s Foreword
Ambassador Nimi Akinkugbe, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Greece (2021-2023) and founder of Bestman Games, wrote the foreword. “I have had the pleasure of witnessing Foluso’s parenting journey from the sidelines and have observed her dedication and passion in helping her children unlock their superpowers,” she said. Akinkugbe emphasised the importance of identifying teens’ talents early to shape their future and propel them towards success.
Hosted by Olive Emodi and David Oke
The event was hosted by award-winning presenter Olive Emodi, with multi-talented teen instrumentalist David Oke co-hosting. A key highlight was the parents and teens’ fireside chat featuring various parents and their children. Panelists included Foluso Gbadamosi and her daughter, Simisola Gbadamosi of Disney & Kugali Media’s Iwájú; Opeyemi Oke, Founder of DavidElis, and her son, David Oke; and Francis Adeshina, Co-founder of Readland Global, with his daughter, STEAM advocate Mojoyinoluwa Adeshina. The session, moderated by Keke Hammond, CEO of Road14 Studios and COO of Flytime Promotions, explored how parents recognised and nurtured their teens’ unique abilities.
Gbadamosi’s Keynote Conversation
During the keynote conversation led by David Oke, Gbadamosi shared her inspiration for the new books. Following the success of her 2022 release, Unleash Your SuperPowers, she created a version for younger audiences. “It’s important for young people to figure out their talents and personality types early on, something many of us didn’t discover or pay attention to until we were older,” she remarked.
Stages of Unleashing SuperPowers
Gbadamosi explained the stages of unleashing one’s SuperPowers, emphasising that raw talents must be developed intentionally to become strengths. “Your talents in their raw forms are not strengths—aka SuperPowers. You need to develop them intentionally. When you discover, develop, and deploy your talents into strengths, they become SuperPowers, and you can dominate with them!” She urged parents, guardians, and teachers to help teens recognise their strengths, highlighting the crucial role of supportive adults.
Event Highlights
The event featured a performance by 9-year-old saxophonist Nifemi Adewole, known as Pink Sax Girl, and an experiential personality test designed by the author. The excitement peaked with an impromptu speech competition judged by Keke Hammond, Rolake Akinkugbe Filani, and Adeniyi Adenubi. Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls triumphed over King’s College and Supreme Child Schools, winning a cash prize of 100,000 Naira.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Gbadamosi, followed by an energetic aerobic dance session led by the BMF Dance Crew, leaving guests in high spirits. Unleash Your SuperPowers for Teens and its companion guide are now available with delivery across Nigeria at Rovingheights Books and globally on Amazon – https://bit.ly/UYSPbook.
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