About – Dolapo Adedapo

Dolapo Adedapo

Head of Partnerships
Del-York Group

Dolapo is an accomplished international fundraising and partnerships professional working in the creative industry and development space in Africa. Dolapo has an impressive track record, having secured funding from prestigious organizations like Afreximbank and the U.S. State Department for her clients, which included Culture Management Group, Global Citizen, and the National Basketball League Players Association.

She has also worked in advisory roles for the Osun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and as a strategy consultant and head of investor relations for tech firms, helping them navigate pre-seed funding rounds and secure partnerships. Dolapo’s previous experience includes serving as the Special Assistant to the African Union Ambassador to the U.S. and as a Senior Associate at a government affairs and lobbying agency, where she contributed to initiatives like the White House Opportunity Zone program.

With her diverse expertise and commitment to driving development in Africa, Dolapo continues to make significant contributions to the continent’s creative and entrepreneurial ecosystems.