Zozibini Tunzi is a South African model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe 2019. Tunzi had previously been crowned Miss South Africa 2019. She is the third woman from South Africa to win the title, and the first black woman since Angolan Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe 2011, and the first …
Kgaogelo Moagi is known professionally as Master KG. He’s a South African musician and record producer. Born and raised in Tzaneen, his debut studio album Skeleton Move achieved acclaim including an AFRIMMA Award for Best Artist/Group in the African Electro category. He is also known as the pioneer of “Bolobedu” dance. Master KG grew up in Calais Village in …
Imobe Aituaje is a Nigerian-born singer and songwriter that goes by the stage name- Waje. WAJE stands for ‘Words aren’t just enough’. Waje’s vocal range covers three octaves. She was found singing in church. She started singing professionally in 2005. She has since released several songs. “Kolo” won her Best new video at the Nigerian …
TJ Adeshola leads all U.S. Sports Partnerships at Twitter, after spending the previous few years managing Twitter’s partnerships with major U.S. sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB. He is responsible for helping Twitter’s sports partners amplify their global content strategies. TJ has been recognized for his diverse experience and expertise on sports trends …
Siyamthanda Kolisi is a South African professional rugby union player who currently captains the South Africa national team and also plays club rugby for the Sharks in Super Rugby and Western Province in the Currie Cup. He generally plays as a flanker. In 2018, Kolisi was appointed captain of the Springboks, becoming the first black …
Rozan is a communications expert, strategic advisor, cultural diplomat & activist. She has shifted perceptions and moved entire markets through a strong belief in the stylistic embrace of ‘self’. At 21, she was the youngest appointed editor in British Publishing and a Young Global Leader by the age of 28. Her focus remains on …
Renan de Souza is an International Affairs Analyst for CNN in Brazil, He analyses current world politics in real-time. The MA International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London prepared him for this position. It gave him the analytical tools that are key to his job and made him stand out in the competitive job market. …
Since the age of three, Phyllisia has passionately developed her craft of singing and playing the piano. Her unwavering dedication has allowed her to develop her vocal, instrumental, songwriting, and production skills to master and incorporate several styles of genres in her music ranging from classical, R&B, jazz, soul, & world music in several languages …
Jessica Nabongo is a Ugandan-American travel blogger and brand influencer. She is the first black woman to have travelled to every country in the world. She was born in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents. She attended St.John’s University, in New York City where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and then the London …
Léo Santana is considered the king of Bahia or “Gigante” and stands out for his voice that delights everyone with his sagacity and charisma on the stage. In his already 5 years old solo career, the Bahian singer and songwriter is conquering Brazil with his hits, among them “Santinha”, “Crush Blogueirinha”, “Contatinho” (feat. Anitta), “Figurinha …