Anto Lecky

**Munirat Antoinette Lecky** is a Nigerian media personality, education advocate, and entrepreneur. She gained widespread recognition in 2018 as a semi-finalist on the third season of the Nigerian reality television show, *Big Brother Naija*. Lecky is known for blending her academic background in sports business management with her career in media and social advocacy. **Early Life and Education** Anto Lecky was raised by parents who emphasized Nigerian values, even while living in the United States. She initially aspired to pursue a career in medicine, specifically as a surgeon, but later shifted her focus to sports management in high school, where she was involved in running track and working with the basketball team. Lecky is highly educated, holding several degrees. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. She continued her studies at the DeVos Sports Business Management Program at the University of Central Florida, where she completed a dual master’s program, receiving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2012 and a Master of Sport Business Management in 2013. In 2018, she was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from ISCOM University, Benin Republic. She also co-authored the *National Basketball Association (NBA) Racial and Gender Report Card* in 2012. **Career Progression and Notable Works** Lecky’s professional experience spans education, sports operations, film production, and entrepreneurship. Prior to her career in media, her professional roles included Head of Operations for the Continental Basketball League, where she directed operational strategies for the private basketball league. She also served as a Program Manager for the Kunle Afolayan Productions Film and Television Academy and as Creative Director at Weldios University. Her public profile significantly increased after her participation in *Big Brother Naija* in 2018. Following her reality TV success, Lecky transitioned into being a full-time media personality, leveraging her platform for social advocacy and entrepreneurship. **Major Achievements and Current Status** As an entrepreneur, Lecky co-founded a hair care line, Anto Lecky x Taries Hair Builder, fulfilling a long-term aspiration in the hair care industry. She is also the Founder of The Live Wire Project and the Project Lead for Arts and Special Projects at ElectHER, demonstrating her commitment to civic engagement and community-focused initiatives. Lecky has been recognized for her advocacy and professional contributions, receiving the Nigerian Meritorious Award for Excellence in Sport in 2016 and the BTDT Hub Education Advocacy Award in 2018. She has also engaged globally, collaborating with initiatives such as the United for Global Mental Health Campaign Initiative and presenting at the World Health Assembly Launch Event in 2019. Currently, she continues to work in roles that focus on educational innovation, strategic business operations, and advancing societal equity.