Niyi Okuboyejo is an award-winning Creative Director and Cultural Translator who solves authentic cross-cultural brand engagement in global commerce. As a Nigerian-American creative strategist, he transforms cultural heritage into creative currency, blending African and American perspectives to drive international business.

As founder of Post-Imperial, Niyi has scaled cultural authenticity into commercial success, reaching over 200 retail locations worldwide with collaborations including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, and Diplo. His work has been featured on the cover of GQ and in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Vogue.

His methodology combines anthropological research with commercial applications, delivering culturally resonant campaigns for clients such as WhatsApp (Meta), The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MINI/BMW, and Oscar de la Renta. This approach has earned him awards from CFDA/Vogue and Fashion Group International.

Niyi shapes the next generation of culturally conscious creative leaders as a design professor and speaker at Parsons, Harvard Business School, Lagos Fashion Week, and Arise, developing masterclasses that bridge creativity and cultural intelligence.

His unique positioning allows him to navigate complex cultural landscapes while delivering measurable business results, making him the go-to strategist for brands seeking authentic global expansion.