Sanda Ojiambo is CEO and Executive Director at United Nations Global Compact.She is the first black woman to hold this position.She is a Kenyan. Prior to her appointment to head the UN Global Compact, Sanda sat on the board of directors for these…
We conducted research into the presence of people of African descent within the largest institutions across the world – in politics & global governance, business, media, and humanitarian endeavors. The astounding fact is that many of the huge companies we see, with brands…
The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) Recognition and Awards ceremony recorded massive success on Sunday, Oct 5th as outstanding personalities and high achievers across the globe were acknowledged and their contributions towards African advancement in these unprecedented times applauded. This year’s…
Following a successful inaugural event in Bentonville, Arkansas; home to world’s largest retailer and Fortune #1; Walmart, global business leaders, trade experts and policy representatives of African countries will convene for the 2nd edition in Chicago This event positions the Chicago metropolitan area and the state…
Jacqueline Nwobu is the CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Munaluchi Bride Magazine, the leading and nationally distributed wedding magazine and online wedding marketplace; which caters to multicultural couples and serves the $200 billion wedding and events industry. Since the launch of Munaluchi in 2010, Jacqueline…
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born 16 February 1990), better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, dancer and record producer.[3] His work has been categorized as alternative R&B. In 2010, he anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name “The Weeknd” and released…
Dr. Ola Brown is a medical doctor, a trainee helicopter pilot and an entrepreneur who founded West Africa’s first indigenous air ambulance service, the Flying Doctors Nigeria which saves hundreds of lives across the West & Central African region every year especially in the…
“I started in an entry-level role in a Sales Organization in Brazil Office. There were less than 50 people,” said Bibiana as she recently celebrated 15yrs at Google! She is originally from Salvador, Bahia. Transferred to California and joined the YouTube team to…
Mr. Benjamin Benaïm is a Co-Founder of Seedstars. Mr. Benaïm has been a Founding Partner of Seedstars SA since November 2012. He is an Advisor to Chief Executive Officer at official.fm since May 2012. Mr. Benaïm acts as a Complementary duo with the…
Habila Malgwi started his career as a financial analyst with Chevron Nigeria Limited after a 1-year youth service with the oil and gas giant. Habila moved on to join ValuePro Nigerian limited as an operations officer and later business development where he helped build…
