Afua Hirsch is a writer, broadcaster, and former barrister. She has worked as a journalist for The Guardian newspaper and as the Social Affairs and Education Editor for Sky News until 2017. Hirsch studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at St Peter’s College, Oxford. After her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oxford University, …
Abiola Oke is an African entrepreneur. He is the CEO and Publisher of OkayAfrica, founded in 2011, the leading media company of its kind connecting a global audience to Africa. As CEO, Abiola has shepherded the company’s rapid audience growth and business. OkayAfrica now has offices in New York, Lagos, Johannesburg, and London. Abiola began …
Olakunle Oloruntimehin is the General Manager for Cisco in Nigeria, responsible for all areas of Cisco’s business across government and private sector organizations. He also works closely with Cisco’s partner ecosystem in the region. His responsibilities extend to driving and forging close relationships with government and private sector stakeholders while ensuring that Cisco’s business objectives …
Obia Ewah is a trained chemist. Obia has bachelor degrees in both Chemistry and Biology, as well as a master’s degree in Public Health. Obia is also a member of theSociety of Cosmetic Chemists and attends seminars and meetings regularly, always seeking new information to help our customers achieve healthy hair. During her third year of …
Dr. Murisiku Raifu obtained his BA in biology and black studies at Amherst College, where he designed single universal primers for blind PCR amplification of mice immunoglobin genes, which are currently used in many research laboratories across the world. He then went on to receive his MD at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His …
Tania Tomé is a multifaceted award winner, Mozambiquan President’s Merit winner, and Academic Prize (Portugal/Africa) winner from Portuguese ex-President Mario Soares. She is an economist, entrepreneur, and bank and investment professional with more than 12 years’ experience. She has expertise in investment, credit risk mitigation, management, leadership, and reward programs. She is the co-founder and …
Terell has a long history in the tech space in Silicon Valley and has made his mark at top companies such as Apple, Tesla, and, Oracle. Terell holds a BS in Business Psychology from Palo Alto University. When he’s not running around the Oracle campus, he is involved in many tech inclusion events and is …
Onyeche Tifase is an experienced Engineering Professional with extensive experience in the power, engineering and consulting industries. She graduated with a BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from the University of Nottingham and completed her Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cambridge. She started her career with Siemens in 2001 as an Engineer in the Power Distribution Division …
Rexy Rolle was born in the beautiful islands of the Bahamas and raised between Andros, Bahamas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she experienced both the benefits and the complexities of what the two worlds offered. Her success reigns from bold ambition and a solid work ethic which she adapted from her parents who first introduced …
Lilian Makoi is a Master’s Degree holder in International Business and an exceptional Technology expert with a proven delivery of game-changing innovation in the financial inclusion and Digital inclusion space. Lilian has developed the highly innovative Jamii Africa – a mobile micro-health insurance product for the low-income population. She is passionate about technology, financial inclusion, …