TEMPLARS has acted as Nigerian legal counsel to FinDev Canada, Canada’s bilateral Development Finance Institution, in connection with its USD 100 million loan facility to Africa Finance Corporation (AFC).

Hosted by acclaimed creator Jad Abumrad, the series delivers one of the most authoritative explorations of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s artistic legacy and Pan-African influence, drawing on archival materials, historic interviews, and contemporary perspectives from globally recognised voices including Ayo Edebiri, Paul McCartney, and Barack Obama.

The TEMPLARS team was led by Partner, Ijeoma Uju, with support from Partner, Dayo Okusami, Managing Counsel, Oghomwen Akpaibor, and Associates, Obi Meghoma and Ines Adeogun-Philips.

Higher Ground, founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, is dedicated to telling powerful, culturally resonant stories that inspire, inform, and amplify diverse voices.

The TEMPLARS METI (Media | Entertainment | Technology | Intellectual Property) team continues to deliver best-in-class legal support to local and international clients across sectors.

Fela Kuti: Fear No Man podcast is now available for streaming on all podcast platforms, click the link to listen on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMar0AT704Q6HKa1ACNXDQyUD9DD1CDYT