Sakinah Adebola Abdul-Ibiyeye is a powerhouse of impact across multiple spheres, weaving together her expertise in the intersections of technology, community development, and event planning with storytelling to uplift those around her. She is a seasoned Ecommerce, Payments and Fintech Sales Leader, a Cybersecurity Analyst, and the Founder and CEO of WowYou Concepts Ltd, an events management and knowledge-sharing company that also nurtures personal legacies through autobiography writing. Sakinah is in the middle of creating the first AfroIrish EventTech platform business, using technology to solve event management challenges.
Sakinah Adebola Abdul-Ibiyeye, a woman whose journey embodies leadership, resilience, and impactful service.
She currently serves as Board member and Secretary to the Board of First Tech Credit Union, Board of Directors, Ireland’s first credit union dedicated to serving the tech corporate community, where she contributes to financial empowerment and inclusivity for professionals across the sector.
Sakinah served as the Global ERG lead at her organisation, where she champions equity, belonging, and representation. Her dedication to community wellbeing also extends to health advocacy as a Director, Projects, and Programs with Sickle Cell Society Ireland, ensuring that families affected by sickle cell disease are supported, heard, and empowered.
A dynamic keynote speaker passionate about bridging gaps. Whether addressing women in tech audiences, mentoring Black professionals in cybersecurity, or teaching businesses how to transform browsers into buyers through emotional engagement, Sakinah brings clarity, warmth, and purpose to every stage she graces.
Beyond her corporate and community leadership, she is driven by a vision of shared growth. As COO and Director of ORUN Ireland, she connects professionals, fostering cultural pride, business collaboration, and social impact.
Sakinah is also a proud ‘Momager,’ raising her children with intentionality while showing them what authentic leadership and compassionate service look like.
“I want to be remembered as someone who helped people discover and express the fullness of who they are,” she says. This vision continues to fuel her journey of transforming lives, communities, and organisations for good.
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Last modified: August 5, 2025
