Afolayan Blessed

Graphics/Content Creator

Afolayan Blessed is the Graphics and Content Creator at Manifield Solicitors, responsible for crafting compelling visual narratives and creating engaging content that strengthens the firm’s brand presence both online and offline.

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About Afolayan Blessed

Mani is an active member of the Nigerian Bar Association and has over 2 decades of business and legal experience. She is a serial entrepreneur, public speaker and consultant.

Mani serves on the board of Legal Connect, Pekla, Dedukt, Fundacion Exito, Luckymall, Bud Telecoms and Bud Pay. She is also the current chairman of the Dedukt and the CEO/Co-Founder of Legal Connect globally. Mani is also the founder and Executive Chair of The Ava Ministry, a Non denominational Christian Ministry.

Mani has represented many companies in international/cross border arbitration. She also renders pro bono services to inmates in the prison who are without legal representation.

Prior to starting Manifield Solicitors, Mani acted as an in-house counsel and a company Secretary for an Oil and Gas servicing company – Breeze Energy. She thereafter built a successful career as a banker in 3 different banks in Nigeria, where she worked in the Legal department of Wema Bank as a Legal Officer, in the Human Resources department of Ecobank as the Regulations and Compliance officer, and in the Operations department of National Bank as a Relationship Manager.

Major highlights about Afolayan

Leadership, Boards & Ventures

Beyond the courtroom, Mani is a visionary entrepreneur, public speaker, and global consultant. She currently serves in several influential roles:

  • Chair, Dedukt
  • CEO & Co-founder, Legal Connect (Global)
  • Executive Chair, The Ava Ministry
  • Board Member: Pekla, Fundacion Exito, Bud Pay, Luckymall, Bud Telecoms

Previous Roles & Corporate Experience

Before founding Manifield Solicitors, Mani served as:

  • In-house Counsel & Company Secretary – Breeze Energy (Oil & Gas)

  • Legal Officer – Wema Bank

  • Compliance Officer (HR/Regulations) – Ecobank

  • Relationship Manager (Operations) – National Bank

Education

  • LL.B, Ambrose Alli University

  • B.L, Nigerian Law School

  • LL.M, University of London, Queen Mary