International Women’s Day celebrates women who use knowledge, education, and creativity to enhance human wellbeing and social understanding. It honours leaders who courageously challenge stigma, encourage open learning, and foster healthy conversations on issues that shape personal and community life. Across the globe, women like Iretioluwa Oba-Okojie exemplify this mission, transforming sensitive social topics into opportunities for empowerment and informed decision-making.
Iretioluwa Oba-Okojie is an award-winning sex educator, intimacy, and sexuality coach whose work blends education, storytelling, and experiential engagement to explore themes of human connection, emotional wellbeing, and relational understanding. Her professional approach reframes intimate topics in ways that are educational, inclusive, and respectful, empowering individuals to engage confidently with their own lives and relationships.
Certified by the Dr. Rachael Institute of Sexologists USA, she combines professional sexual health expertise with creative communication strategies, making complex subjects accessible and relatable to diverse audiences. Her work emphasizes informed choices, personal confidence, and emotional literacy, reinforcing the idea that knowledge is a key component of human empowerment and healthy relationships.
She is the proud recipient of the ELOY Award for Best Intimacy Coach in Nigeria (2022) and the London GAB Award (2024), recognitions that highlight her influence and excellence in sexuality education, public engagement, and coaching. These accolades affirm her impact as a thought leader and advocate for informed, respectful conversations about intimacy and relational dynamics.
As the creator of Hangout Session with Ireti, she has designed immersive experiences that allow couples and individuals to explore communication, closeness, and mutual understanding in supportive, educational environments. Her work demonstrates that intimacy education is not merely about guidance but about fostering authentic human connection and emotional intelligence.
Through her leadership of the RealTalkCentralWithIreti Foundation, she extends access to age-appropriate sexuality education for young people, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to navigate life with self-awareness and dignity. This initiative bridges the gap between formal education and lived experience, cultivating informed, responsible, and empowered future generations.
Beyond events and formal programs, Iretioluwa Oba-Okojie leverages digital media, storytelling, and community engagement to normalize conversations around intimacy and relationships. She inspires a culture of respect, education, and self-empowerment, ensuring that discussions about sexuality, emotional wellbeing, and human connection are framed with care, authenticity, and purpose.
She is a woman of courage and education.
She empowers through knowledge, dialogue, and understanding.
She transforms complex subjects into accessible learning.
She fosters dignity, awareness, and emotional intelligence.
She inspires confidence, healthy connection, and personal growth.
In recognition of her advocacy for sexuality education, emotional wellbeing, and community empowerment, Duchess International Magazine honours Iretioluwa Oba-Okojie, celebrating her contributions as a transformative leader shaping conversations on human connection.
Happy International Women’s Day.
