GII Symposium 2026

Oluwadamilola Abdulai -Apotieri(Nigeria) is the CEO of Access to Play Global, an arts-based organization using improvisation and Playback Theatre to advance mental health, psychosocial support, education, and community development. A pioneer in his field, he is Nigeria's first Applied Drama and Playback Theatre practitioner. Damilola is a confidence coach, communication skills trainer, and international facilitator who has taught improv and Playback Theatre at festivals, conferences, and professional gatherings around the world. He has served on the boards of the Centre for Playback Theatre (USA) and the Applied Improvisation Network and is a member of the International Playback Theatre Network, Drama for Life Global Network, and the Applied Improvisation Network. Based in Abuja, he also hosts a weekly improv show, creating spaces for connection, storytelling, and transformative learning through theatre.