AUG 2023 — MAY 2026
Global Community Manager
WEB3 · COMMUNITYTapbit Global Exchange
Managed the global community, created polls and feedback channels, and initiated events designed to encourage cryptocurrency adoption.
PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO ABUJA, NIGERIA
History gives us
context. People
give it purpose.
I’m Akan Anthony Oshie — a historian and diplomat working across community building, youth development, and social impact.
Bringing people together around ideas, opportunity, and lasting community change.
IN THE COMMUNITYAAOCuriosity in thought.Commitment in action.
01THE PERSON BEHIND THE WORK
Ideas matter most
when they move
people forward.
My work sits where history, leadership, technology, and community meet.
With a degree in History and Diplomacy from the University of Abuja, I bring a strong interest in African history, diplomacy, peace and conflict resolution to practical work with people and communities.
Across business operations, Web3 communities, student leadership, and youth-focused service, I’ve helped teams build relationships, create opportunities, and turn shared ideas into action.
A closer look at my experienceMY FOCUS
People-first leadership
Community growth
Youth development
Ideas into action
02CAREER JOURNEY
A path built
around people.
From day-to-day operations to global online communities, every role has been an opportunity to connect people and move good ideas forward.
FEB 2023 — JAN 2024
Project Lead
CREATIVE · WEB3MadHoney NFT
Built a community, developed collaborations that supported the collection’s sell-out, and worked with the team on expanding the collection.
NOV 2022 — DEC 2023
Global Ambassador
WEB3 · ADVOCACYDotbit HQ
Promoted BitDAO adoption in Nigerian and African Web3 communities, hosting in-person talks on how domain names can be used in real life.
2018 — 2020
Operations Manager
OPERATIONSJibeco Nig. Ltd
Supervised day-to-day business operations, balanced daily and monthly sales, and built strong relationships with customers and business partners.
03LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
COMMUNITY IS A VERB
Showing up.
Making room.
Building forward.
Service means listening closely, creating space for people to grow, and staying present for the work.
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
RISE Initiative
A nongovernmental initiative focused on boy-child development. Through outreach, public talks, and open conversations, RISE creates room to discuss boys’ experiences and the pressures shaping their futures.
See the workCO-FOUNDER · 2022 — PRESENT
University of Abuja Web3hub
Co-founded a student community connecting members with on-chain opportunities and a supportive space to explore Web3 while balancing university life.
Explore my experienceFOUNDER & CONVENER · JAN 2026 — PRESENT
The Readers Odyssey
A book club founded to renew young people’s connection with reading, books, and ideas.
Start a conversationCuriosity becomes useful when it is shared.
04FOUNDATION & CAPABILITIES
Grounded in
history. Open to what’s next.
A foundation in historical thinking, paired with practical training and experience across leadership, community work, and technology.
BA History and Diplomacy
University of Abuja · Second Class Upper Division
Diploma in Graphic Design
OWA Special School of Arts
✳RECOGNITION & TRAINING
Political Icon Faculty of Arts, University of Abuja · 2024Legacy of Political Leadership Student Historical Society of Nigeria · 2024Legacy of Legislative Excellence SUG, University of Abuja · 2024Project Management, Community Management & Business Development Blockdot Academy · 2021Student Leadership: Group Fundamentals U-work Youth Initiative · 2025World Youth Summit · 2021Model United Nations · 2021Nigeria Students Legislative Council · 2024
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Chief Whip · Student Union Senate (SUG Abuja), 2023–2024 / Financial Secretary · Student Historical Society of Nigeria, 2022–2023. Sponsored a literary competition for 100-level students.
05IN THE FIELD
A few moments
from the work.
A glimpse of community outreach, participation, and the people at the heart of the work. Select any image to view it larger.
The Boy Child Drive poster lists 11 June 2026 at JSS Iddo Sarki. The event images are presented as supplied.
06LET’S BUILD SOMETHING MEANINGFUL
OPEN TO GOOD CONVERSATIONS
Have a project
in mind? Let’s talk.
For speaking, community projects, partnerships, or a thoughtful conversation, reach out directly.