Ashleigh Ainsley is a dedicated advocate for inclusive innovation, driven by a passion to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table of progress. He is the Co-founder of Colorintech, a platform dedicated to expanding access, awareness, and opportunities for minorities in the tech industry. Additionally, Ashleigh’s establishment of Black Tech Fest, Europe’s largest …
Antonio DePina is a dynamic entrepreneur and avid sports advocate, currently at the helm as CEO of Scoutz Sports and President of the Pro Basketball League Africa NXT League. Despite his youth, DePina has emerged as a significant figure in African sports, driven by his sharp eye for talent and unwavering dedication to advancing the …
Aisha Shuaibu is an accomplished entrepreneur with a strong background in business management and brand development. She holds the position of President at SWA Sports, a leading sports solutions agency. Her versatility and strategic acumen have consistently delivered value across diverse industries in Nigeria and throughout Africa. Aisha is also the founder of Waffle Way, …
Joseph Opeyemi Owolabi is the Board Chairman of the Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy (ASCA). He served as Global Council member of the ACCA, in UK from 2015-2018, and as a delegate to the ACCA International Assembly from 2014-2015. He possess excellent presentation skills and he is widely sought global speaker. His audience includes company executives, …
Tope Alabi is the co-founder of Afriex, a digital asset exchange for Africa. Prior to Afriex, Tope worked at ConsenSyS and IDEO CoLab as a software engineer and fellow, respectively. Tope’s experience in the tech industry has given their a unique perspective on how to build digital products that are both user-friendly and scalable. When Tope …
Travis Montaque is also the CEO and Co-Founder of Group Black, the home for Black-owned media properties. As an industry leader laser-focused on nextgen tech, media, enhanced digital communication, and DEI, Travis has been recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Entrepreneur Magazine’s Most Daring Entrepreneurs, CSQ NextGen 10, and led Holler to place on Fast Company’s …
Temwa Gondwe is seasoned trade and development economist. He leads African Export-Import Bank’s deployment of support towards the development of the creatives and cultural industries in Africa through various initiatives such as financing, capacity building, export and investment promotion, and policy advocacy. Prior to joining Afreximbank as Manager for Trade Facilitation in the Intra-African Trade …
Shabakie Sheena is the CEO of Guyana Global Consulting Group. She is also a Champion of Expats in Guyana, was named one of the 25 most Influential Women in Guyana, 2022. She is also Co-Publisher of GAP Magazine. Congratulations!!
Rashad Mahdi is the CEO, Made in Africa Project. Founded by Aliyah and Rashad Mahdi in 2014 after repatriating to Senegal West Africa. The Mahdis’ wanted to find a way to help local artisans gain a wider range of clientele by exposing their work online and introducing their skills to the Diaspora! Now only 2 …
Raphael Sofoluke is a serial entrepreneur, author, visionary, Founder and CEO at UK Black Business Show, UK Black Business Week, Birmingham Black Business Show & Black Tech Achievement Awards. UK Black Business Show was founded in 2017, it is an annual conference and exhibition show which takes place during Black History Month to highlight and …