Founded in 2019 by best friends Oba Akinwale and Calvin Eden, Loud Speaker helps young people find their voices and build confidence. A lack of communication skills holds young people back, determined to change this, Akinwale and Eden created Loud Speaker to raise the aspirations of young people nationwide through high-energy, engaging workshops.
Our flagship workshop, “For Love or Money,” teaches public speaking and confidence, enabling self-expression with impact. “The Game of Life” builds resilience, emotional intelligence and personal storytelling. “MoneyBall” introduces teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, and enterprise, while “GameFace” sharpens interview skills and professional communication.
At the heart of Loud Speaker are five core values: authenticity, innovation, inclusivity, excellence, and community. We believe in embracing individuality, taking risks to improve, making everyone feel welcome, delivering high-quality workshops, and empowering young people.
To date, we’ve reached over 250,000 young people nationwide. Our mission is simple: to ensure every young person has the confidence and skills to succeed.