Tokini Peterside-Schwebig

At-a-Glance

Founder of ART X Lagos, the leading international art fair in West Africa.
Named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2023.
Listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans in 2022.
Serves on the boards of GAS Foundation, Catharsis Arts Foundation, Wigwe University, and Anap Jets.
Prior experience as a strategic advisor and with the LVMH Group.

Biography

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig is the Founder of ART X Lagos, recognized as the leading international art fair in West Africa. Through her leadership, ART X Lagos has been instrumental in positioning Lagos globally as a dynamic cultural capital and serves as a cornerstone of the African art industry.

As an entrepreneur, producer, and artistic director, Peterside-Schwebig dedicates her work to shaping Africa’s narrative through the arts and culture.