Abiola ‘Champ’ Salami is a World-class Performance Coach committed to raising world class leaders and improving the productive capacity and brand perception of organizations and governments. He is an alumnus of Harvard University, Lagos Business School and American Government’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). His commitment to workforce productivity, youth and women empowerment as well …
Efosa Ojomo is a Nigerian author, researcher and speaker. He leads the Global Prosperity research group at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation, a think tank based in Boston and Silicon Valley and is a senior research fellow at the Harvard Business School. Efosa speaks regularly on innovation and has presented his work at …
Dynast Amir, full name Dynast Abefe Adewale Amir, is a dynamic, globetrotting, entrepreneur and philanthropist, who has a passion for life and seeing the success of others. Dynast was born in Albert Horton Hollis II in Sacramento, CA but considers himself a displaced African who just happened to be born in America. He attended Christian …
Amy Sarr Fall is a Senegalese public figure. She has been recognized for her many cultural and social contributions, including her work as the founder and director of Intelligences Presse, a magazine she created in 2010. This started with the launch of the non-partisan political magazine Intelligences and her commitment to the GE7 initiative to …
She is a Bright Light, Dreamterpreter, and Purpose Driver. She is the founder of Lumination Global Network, an organization on a mission to empower individuals and organizations to live a life of purpose. She is also the author of “This Thing Called Purpose”, a book that helps people understand the true essence of living with …
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 companies;Kenya Investment Authority (KIA), a parastatal, Gender Violence Recovery Centre, an NGO …
Musonda Chikwanda is experienced in International and Community Development programs with a demonstrated history of working in Non- Governmental Organizations. Advocate for adolescent sexual reproductive health: Skilled in Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Public Health community-based programs, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, and Conservation Issues. Was a Fellow for the prestigious Global Health Corps Program. She is …
At the time we started this journey, we knew that having influence as a person of African descent is meaningless until it is connected to support the protection of human rights and the dignity of our people. Fast forward to 2020, many of our honorees are on the fore front of leveraging their influence to …
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 we use on a daily basis have few to no people of …
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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 edition commenced with the MIPAD 2020 week which featured leadership workshops, personal …
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