Zik Zulu Okafor
A Strategic Voice in Journalism, Media, and National Narrative
Zik Zulu Okafor is an accomplished and multi-dimensional media professional. With a career rooted in a tradition of fearless investigative reporting and expanded through leadership in media strategy and visual storytelling, he has distinguished himself as a credible voice in Nigeria's public discourse. His writing has cut across sectors; from arts and entertainment to politics, economy, energy and maritime, and with a style that is clear, compelling, and consistently insightful.
An award-winning journalist of rare depth, Zik Zulu's stories interrogate power, simplify policy, and illuminate issues. His stories carried his signature precision, purpose, and professional courage.
As Managing Director and CEO of Energy and Business Media Limited, he has translated that editorial excellence into corporate leadership. At the helm of the company, Zik Zulu has led a brilliant, focused team that has reimagined how organizations communicate with critical clients. Energy and Business Media Limited has thus become a strategic partner to government institutions, the organized private sector and industry leaders, seeking to redefine their image, reshape public perception, and realign their messaging with national priorities.
As Managing Director and CEO of Energy and Business Media Limited, he has translated that editorial excellence into corporate leadership. At the helm of the company, Zik Zulu has led a brilliant, focused team that has reimagined how organizations communicate with critical clients. Energy and Business Media Limited has thus become a strategic partner to government institutions, the organized private sector and industry leaders, seeking to redefine their image, reshape public perception, and realign their messaging with national priorities.
He is not just a media consultant—he is a brand architect, a storyteller with an eye for detail and a mind for strategy.
Zik Zulu is also a screenwriter, television producer, and filmmaker whose creative reach reflects rigorous training and global exposure. With a postgraduate training in Television, Film, and Cinematography at the University of California, Los Angeles, he brings international production standards to every project. This global perspective has elevated the work of Energy and Business Media, making it a trusted name in high-impact visual content.
Under his leadership, the company has produced notable documentaries that blend narrative power with national relevance. Energy and Business Media's production of the documentary, Subsidy Removal: Lifting a Nation's Burden, commissioned by the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, delivered a momentous examination of one of the country's most contentious economic reforms.
Their documentary, titled, “The National Theatre: Restoring Our Heritage”, focused on the refurbishment and restoration of Nigeria's iconic theatre by the Bankers' Committee and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, stands as a statement in visual preservation of cultural legacy, reminding Nigerians of what must not be forgotten.
Zik Zulu Okafor embodies a rare blend of intellectual discipline, creative versatility, and executive acumen. Whether behind a camera or at a writer's desk, he brings the same focus and passion to tell Nigeria's story with clarity, courage, and class. His work continues to shape public thinking, elevate industry standards, and inspire a new generation of media professionals.