I am a Creative Director and Communications Manager with extensive experience in advertising and brand management. I am recognized as one of the fastest and most skilled illustrators in the Nigerian advertising industry, blending artistry with strategic communication to deliver memorable campaigns across manufacturing, food & beverages, banking, and telecommunications. As Creative Director at Nitro121 Limited (formerly 141 Worldwide) in Lagos, I lead brand-building initiatives and drive creative excellence. I am passionate about nurturing the next generation of advertising professionals, offering free training to fresh graduates and others with a strong interest in the industry, and I bring fine-art sensibilities to commercial storytelling as an accomplished painter and illustrator.

Chamberlin Ukenedo

I am a Creative Director and Communications Manager with extensive experience in advertising and brand management. I am recognized as one of the fastest and most skilled illustrators in the Nigerian advertising industry, blending artistry with strategic communication to deliver memorable campaigns across manufacturing, food & beverages, banking, and telecommunications. As Creative Director at Nitro121 Limited (formerly 141 Worldwide) in Lagos, I lead brand-building initiatives and drive creative excellence. I am passionate about nurturing the next generation of advertising professionals, offering free training to fresh graduates and others with a strong interest in the industry, and I bring fine-art sensibilities to commercial storytelling as an accomplished painter and illustrator.

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I am a Creative Director and Communications Manager with extensive experience in advertising and brand management. I am recognized as one of the fastest and most skilled illustrators in the Nigerian advertising industry, blending artistry with strategic communication to deliver memorable campaigns across manufacturing, food & beverages, banking, and telecommunications.

As Creative Director at Nitro121 Limited (formerly 141 Worldwide) in Lagos, I lead brand-building initiatives and drive creative excellence. I am passionate about nurturing the next generation of advertising professionals, offering free training to fresh graduates and others with a strong interest in the industry, and I bring fine-art sensibilities to commercial storytelling as an accomplished painter and illustrator.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Nitro121 Limited (formerly 141 Worldwide)
January 1, 2011 - Present
Creative leadership across a through-the-line and experiential agency; overseeing brand-building initiatives, multi-brand portfolios, and cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns for clients including GOtv, Etisalat, BAT, First Bank, Cadbury, and others. Spearheaded GOtv Nigeria launch and Etisalat EASYClique/CLIQlite campaigns; led rebranding efforts for BAT West Africa offices and international projects in Abidjan for Pall Mall.
Creative Director / Team Leader, Creative Department at NOVELPOTTA Y&R (Hub for Young & Rubicam West Africa)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Directed brand communication campaigns, built and mentored the creative team, and oversaw concept development across print, radio, and television. Led LG Electronics campaigns (NaijaTeli, ARTCOOL, Champagne Home-theater) and managed cross-border creative teams for regional accounts.
Senior Art Director at INSIGHT GREY (Insight Communication Ltd)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Contributed to high-profile accounts (Heineken, Pepsi, GSK, Gulder, Dulux, Vitafoam, Sterling Bank, Amstel Malta, JAGAL). Elevated to Senior Art Director, shaping concepts and visuals for key brands and leading the creative department on multiple campaigns.
Senior Brand Manager Creative at USP COMMUNICATION LIMITED
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2004
Led illustration and visual storytelling; contributed to brand building for major accounts; supported the launch and branding efforts for Prudent Bank (now Skye Bank) and other financial brands; created the I-Cash logo for Intercontinental Bank and directed major campaigns and calendar visuals for Standard Trust Bank.

Education

High School at Immaculate Heart Comprehensive High School, Maryland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
National Diploma (Fine & Applied Arts) at IMT, Enugu State
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
SIWES (Industrial Training) at Industrial Training
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995
Higher National Diploma (Painting) at IMT Enugu
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1998
National Youth Service Corps (Corporate Graphics) at Ibadan
January 1, 1998 - June 22, 2026

Qualifications

Catch The Big Idea workshop
January 1, 2006 - June 22, 2026
Creative Planning & Creative Performance Workshop
January 1, 2007 - June 22, 2026
Art Director on Set Training
January 1, 2007 - June 22, 2026
Backbone (Young & Rubicam workshop on new marketing strategy tool)
January 1, 2009 - June 22, 2026
Resist the Usual (Young & Rubicam conference/training)
January 1, 2010 - June 22, 2026
Cannes Lions Full Week Course
January 1, 2014 - June 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services