About—
WONU is a Black-owned, women-led agency specializing in experiential retail.
We design and produce retail spaces, pop-ups, and multi-day activations, blending cultural relevance with commercial strategy, shaped by insight and a deep understanding of how people move through the world.
We’re a team of strategists, designers, and producers known for high-impact work delivered with care, creativity, and precision.
Brand experiences that connect.
Culture. Community. Commerce.
Clients—
BET, Dior, FENDI, Hennessy, Loro Piana, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Nike, GE Aerospace, R29
Services—
Experiential Strategy & Attendee Planning
Cultural Programming & Talent Partnerships
Spatial Design & Visual Direction
Production & On-Site Execution
Measurement & Impact
Founder—
WONU was founded by Jade Akintola, an award-winning Executive Creative Producer and marketer with a vision for creating meaningful, expertly crafted experiences for the many.
Raised in London with Nigerian roots, New York is now home. Jade, founded WONU after a decade in the agency and production world (MATTE Projects, The Production Club, VICE).
She developed an arts-anchored, purpose-driven approach to experiential marketing, blending creativity with cultural influences to drive impactful growth and foster a thriving, diverse creative community.
Jade is also the founder of ITA, a premium outdoor furniture and goods brand.
Careers—
We’re always looking to grow our talent network.
Please submit resumes and/or portfolios to letswork@wonu.studio
Values—
WONU [won-nu] means “to lead with grace” in Yoruba. These are the values that guide us and our work:
Integrity: We show up as our true selves – with honesty, openness, and transparency.
Refinement: We promote accessible aesthetic excellence because our community deserves the best.
Mastery: Our touch has finesse: Expertise combined with care.
Community: Black-owned, female-led: This is our perspective, and this is who gets it done.
Website—Design by Lian
WONU © 2025.