With nearly twenty years of experience, Semhar Araia is a recognized practitioner, organizer and thought leader on diaspora engagement, African affairs, women’s leadership and international development. Her mission-driven lens and approach has helped amplify diaspora contributions through national and global discourse on diaspora identities, next generation leadership and the role of diaspora communities in global …
Leila Akahloun is an international development professional and serves as Special Advisor to Mrs. Graça Machel. She supports Mrs. Machel in her international advocacy efforts around child health and nutrition, education, women’s economic empowerment, as well as leadership and good governance. Ms. Akahloun has over 15 years’ experience in the design of innovative social development programming, creation …
Rene Silva, who was known during the invasion of the Complexo do Alemão by the Armed Forces in 2010 for the coverage he was doing on Twitter, is the newest employee of the State Secretariat of Culture of Rio. He was appointed by the secretary, André Lazaroni, as cultural advisor for special areas. The young …
As Managing Director, Ms. Soleye Niniola is responsible for leading DRASA’s day-to-day operations, the overall growth and launch strategy, fundraising, financial and organizational management, communications/marketing/PR, and partnership efforts. Ms. Soleye previously worked at Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health organization operating in more than 50 countries with a focus on priority health issues …
Shanthi Annan originates from Ghana, Nigeria, India and England. She was born and raised in the UK as the eldest of five daughters. In 2006, Shanthi graduated from Oxford University having read Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), affectionately known as The Gentleman’s Degree. She started her career in pursuit of the answer to the question …
Since taking the helm at Momentum Education eight years ago, Executive Director Robinson Lynn has revamped the company’s signature curriculum, grown its corporate portfolio to include some of the nation’s premium brands, and positioned the organization’s philanthropic efforts for greater impact immediately and over time. “We’ve implemented a social impact model,” Robinson says, “that is …
Stella Damasus is a Nigerian born entertainer who lives in the USA. She is most notable for her work as a multi-award winning actor, but is also a Singer, Dancer, Radio & TV Host, Acting Coach, Event Host, Mentor, Writer, Vlogger, Blogger, Producer, Businesswoman, and Humanitarian. With over two decades of experience in the Entertainment …
SheilaO is the founder of the global booking agency, ZONS PR/TOURS, which opened a niche in Africa where international A-list artistes are taken to tour the continent in partnership with many other corporate companies. A previously untapped market, Africa became the host to a series of high profile concerts, despite the doubts of many …
Nnamdi Oranye, a media contributor across multiple outlets, is passionate about the power of technology and innovation to change the lives of Africans. He is the author of “Disrupting Africa“, Africa’s first book that chronicles the lives of innovators and entrepreneurs changing the African landscape. His many travels and business experience across the continent have …
The multi-talented Donald Glover is a writer, actor, musician, comedian, producer and director, who performs under the stage names Childish Gambino and mcDJ. He was born Donald McKinley Glover at Edwards Air Force Base, California, and was raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia. His mother, Beverly (Smith), ran a daycare center, and his father, Donald Glover, …