When we talk about the great architects of unforgettable experiences in Nigeria’s modern event space, one name stands out—Uche Majekodunmi. She is not just a planner. Not just a decorator. She is a curator of emotion, a conductor of ambiance, and the powerhouse behind one of Nigeria’s most respected event design brands: Newton & David.

In a country where aesthetics often fight function, and where professionalism can be rare in creative industries, Newton & David stands tall—structured, responsive, indigenous, and wholly elegant. What makes it different? The woman at the helm.

A Scholar of Art, A Practitioner of Beauty

Born in Manchester and raised in Nigeria, Uche Majekodunmi trained as a Theatre Arts graduate from the University of Jos, before earning a Master’s degree in Arts from Liverpool University. These weren’t idle credentials—they were the sculpting tools that shaped her design philosophy. What others might see as a flower arrangement, she sees as staging. What seems like mere table decor to a guest is, to her, part of a narrative arc.

It’s this unique intersection of performance, storytelling, and visual aesthetics that gave birth to Newton & David in 1991—a time when event planning was still in its infancy in Nigeria. What started as a modest floral business soon evolved into an empire of event experiences.

Newton & David: A Nigerian Masterpiece

Newton & David Events is no ordinary company. With an eye for detail and a spine of discipline, Uche built a full-service event outfit with departments spanning:

Floral and environmental design

Set production and lighting

Guest and welfare management

Hospitality coordination

Technical direction and logistics

Event concept development

The name “Newton & David” pays homage to legacy—David being the name of her late brother, paternal grandfather, and husband. “Newton” represents balance, design precision, and order—the very qualities that set the brand apart.

Internally, the organization runs like a symphony. Creative directors work closely with project managers. Artisans are mentored in-house. Each team member is trained to speak the Newton & David visual language—timeless, graceful, yet undeniably African.

A Businesswoman. A Mentor. A National Asset.

Over the past three decades, Mrs. Majekodunmi has handled events for presidential villas, foreign embassies, business moguls, cultural icons, and ordinary Nigerians who want something extraordinary. No client is too big or too small—only the quality must remain uncompromised.

Her work has earned her:

Hearts As One Award (alongside her husband, Kunle Majekodunmi)

Recognition as one of YNaija’s 100 Most Inspiring Nigerian Women

Features in Leading Ladies Africa, City People, and Pride Magazine


Beyond awards, her true legacy lies in the young professionals she mentors, the Nigerian artisans she uplifts, and the standard of excellence she has normalized in an industry once dominated by guesswork.

A Call to Recognize and Preserve

In an age where loud marketing often overshadows quiet mastery, Uche Majekodunmi deserves more than flowers—she deserves institutional recognition, archival documentation, and national celebration.

She is not just building stages; she’s building a chapter of Nigerian cultural and entrepreneurial history.

So, the next time you walk into an event and feel something magical in the air—look closer. If it bears the fingerprint of Newton & David, know that behind it stands a woman whose life’s work is turning vision into memory, and moments into masterpieces.

Tony-Mike Edozie
Senior Contributor, Boldwalk Magazine