Africa Development Conference 2025

Marvellous Iheukwumere is a corporate attorney who advises companies and high net-worth individuals on executing complex legal and business transactions in the tech, sports, media, and entertainment industries.

A seasoned sports industry professional and former Olympic-level track athlete, Marvellous has worked with the NBA, WNBA, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, MLB, and Athletics Federation of Nigeria, among other sports organizations, on strategic global partnerships and events, player development and professional athlete management, contract drafting/negotiation, and social impact initiatives. Passionate about mentoring, Marvellous co-founded an international sports non-profit, Gear ‘Em Up, which provides athletic and educational resources to underserved youth.

Marvellous earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Columbia University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). A native of Aba, Nigeria, Marvellous loves all things Africa, sports, music, fashion, and social impact.