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Emmanuel Oyeleke - Founder & President
Founder & President

Emmanuel Oyeleke

Zen Archery Club, Lagos & Lakowe

The Founder's Profile

Emmanuel Oyeleke

Pioneer of modern community archery in Nigeria • Award-winning photographer & creative director • Tech entrepreneur championing athletic excellence and mindful discipline.

“Archery is like aiming for happiness: it’s all about finding the right balance and enjoying every shot along the way!”

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Emmanuel OyelekeFounding Philosophy • Zen Archery
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Chapter 01

The Creative & Technological Foundation

Emmanuel Oyeleke is a renowned photographer, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast with an innate passion for visual storytelling and athletic excellence. Armed with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Lead City University, Ibadan, he has built an internationally recognized career in fashion, portrait, commercial, and beauty photography.

His artistic vision, coupled with rigorous technical expertise, has earned him widespread acclaim across the African creative landscape. Whether framing high-stakes commercial campaigns or capturing authentic human emotion, Emmanuel has consistently championed precision, aesthetic harmony, and continuous mastery.

Chapter 02

Pioneering the Zen Archery Movement

Beyond photography, Emmanuel is deeply invested in sports development and youth empowerment. Recognizing the lack of accessible, world-class infrastructure for target archery in West Africa, he founded Zen Archery Club in Lagos.

His mission was deliberate: create an inclusive, safe sanctuary where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can discover the mindful, high-focus art of archery. Under his stewardship, the range evolved from humble founding target bales into Nigeria’s premier community hub—fostering structured beginner cohorts, Olympic-distance training, and a tight-knit family of archers.

Chapter 03

National Growth & Continental Ambition

Through tournaments, specialized coaching clinics, and community initiatives, Emmanuel continues to cultivate a culture of discipline, focus, and sportsmanship. He has championed Zen Archery athletes at national federation championships in Abuja, as well as continental expeditions to South Africa, Tunisia, and the African Archery Championships in Oran, Algeria.

Whether capturing powerful images or advancing the sport of archery, Emmanuel remains committed to pushing boundaries, inspiring excellence, and shaping industries for generations to come.

Key Credentials

Academic Distinction

B.Sc. in Computer Science

Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria

Visual Storytelling

Commercial & Portrait Artist

Recognized for fashion, beauty, and creative campaigns across Africa

Sports Pioneer

Founder & Club President

Zen Archery Club (Lagos Range & Lakowe Lakes Resort)

Federation Leadership

Continental Expedition Patron

Fielding Nigerian national delegates in African Archery Championships

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