Africans on the continent and in the Diaspora are doing phenomenal work but it often goes unnoticed. What’s the story behind the birth of “Dear Diaspora”? It simply shines a light on that work and amplifies it, says Nduulwa Kowa
Daniele Kouassi is a millennial real estate investor. Originally from Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa, she has a Bachelor Degree in Pre-Law Political Science from University of Nebraska – Kearney. Ms. Kouassi started her real estate business in January 2018.
Deborah Dogba realized the value of owning a business at a very young age. Living in Togo (West Africa) during her teen years during a time of political unrest taught her the importance of entrepreneurship.
Akindele Akinyemi is definitely no stranger to teaching and leading others. He’s spent 20 years in K-16 education. He’s also tried his hand at entrepreneurship before.
Cecile Mengue knows what it feels like to thirst for clean water and struggle to get it. Growing up in Cameroon, accessing clean drinking water was always an issue. After moving to the U.S. at 13 years old, all of her problems with accessing clean water went away. She had forgotten her about her struggles in Cameroon until she went back to visit as an adult.
Born in Detroit, Michigan to immigrant parents from Nigeria (who moved to the U.S. to get an education) Gift Isiakpere has always been exposed to the best blueprint for working hard to live the life you want. Moving back to Nigeria around the age of 5 further helped her cultivate her entrepreneurial skills.