Speaker Faculty

A global faculty shaping Africa-led conversations

The Africa Soft Power Series brings together some of the most forward thinking experts and influencers on the Creative and Cultural sectors, including African Speakers, African Influencers, and Global Diaspora voices. To find out more about each of them, simply click on the profiles below.

Dr Pranav Pancholi
Charlette N’Guessan
Ken Osei
Oladapo ‘D’banj’ Daniel Oyebanjo
Abraham Ongenge
James I. Mwangi
Ugochukwu Obi-Chukwu
Wandia Gichuru
Eme Essien Lore
David Kinyua
H.E. Zainab Hawa Bangura
Dr. Obinna F. Okamgba
Birju Sanghrajka
Rukky Ladoja
Geoffrey Odundo
Fiona Kemigisha
Eniitan Tejuoso
Michael Eganza
Cheryl Itemere Arunga
Joyce-Ann Wainaina
Uzoma Dozie
Catherine Muraga
Frank Mwiti
Ojoma Ochai
Brian Mogeni
Mamadou Mareme Diop
Esther Masese Waititu
Alhaji Dr. Umaru Kwairanga
Ralph Opara
Kate Kallot
Vimal Shah
Rita Dominic-Anosike
Snehar Shah
Heike Harmgart
Alex Okosi
Shola Akinlade
Renée Cummings
Adriana Barbosa
Kojo Boakye
Paula Moreno
Mario Macilau
Adenrele Sonariwo
Jules Munyantore
Adedolapo B. Abimbola
Ahmed Abubakar Bature
David Olayide
Garba Bakura | Winner
Njoki Muhoho
Emmanuel Effiong
Banke Sotomi
Hon. Naisula Lesuuda (OGW)
Michael Strano
Sheba Nyathama Hirst
Simeon Obidairo
James Irungu Mwangi
Andrew Kabeke Mutha
Gakii Mwongera
Oluwatobi Olanihun
Micheline Ntiru
Mphokolo Makara