ABOUT TOKINI

Tokini Peterside-Schwebig is an entrepreneur and producer dedicated to shaping Africa’s narrative through the arts and culture.

She is the Founder of ART X, the pioneering enterprise behind ART X Lagos - West Africa’s leading international art fair. Under her leadership, the fair has played a pivotal role in positioning Lagos globally as a dynamic cultural capital, and is a cornerstone of the African art industry.

Through ART X, Tokini leads an ecosystem of initiatives that empower Africa’s creative voices. These include ART X Live! - a platform accelerating the careers of rising musicians and artists; the ART X Prize - an annual award supporting emerging artists across Africa and its Diaspora; and ART X Cinema - a showcase championing independent African filmmaking with bold artistic vision.  

Tokini additionally supports emerging entrepreneurs, drawing on her deep expertise in the culture and luxury sectors. Her experience with globally renowned brands such as the LVMH Group and ALARA informs her approach to driving innovation, and international visibility for African talent.

A passionate art collector and patron, Tokini serves on the boards of Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation, Prune Nourry’s Catharsis Arts Foundation, Wigwe University and Anap Jets.

In recognition of her impact, Tokini was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2023), and listed as one of the 100 Most Influential Africans (2022), among other honours.

She holds a law degree with first class honours from the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) and an MBA from INSEAD.