Njoku and Ehimuan to Represent Nigeria at Cannes Lions 2026

Mary Njoku, CEO of Rok Studio, and Juliet Ehimuan, founder of Beyond Limit, have been appointed to prominent roles at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026, scheduled for June 22-26 in Cannes, France. Njoku will serve on the scholarship jury, which aims to provide young creatives with fully funded access to either the Creative Academy or Brand Marketing Academy.

Ten winners from ten countries will be selected, with applications opening on August 30. Ehimuan will judge the innovation category, bringing over a decade of technology leadership experience.

Simon Cook, CEO of Cannes Lions, emphasized the importance of the jury's role in recognizing groundbreaking work and shaping the future of creativity. This appointment reflects the significant influence both Njoku and Ehimuan have built across media, business, and technology sectors.