CEO & Founder, African Diaspora Network
For too long, the narrative around African diaspora contributions to the continent has been narrowly defined by remittances, the vital funds sent home to support families. While undeniably important, this view barely scratches the surface of the transformative power the diaspora holds. During UNGA80 and throughout the past ten days, I had the privilege of… Continue reading Collaboration to Build a Thriving Africa: The Diaspora as Architects of Systemic Change
Africa is not just a continent of potential, it is a continent of momentum. With one of the world’s youngest populations, abundant resources, rising digital connectivity, and a spirit of innovation rooted in resilience, Africa is poised to become a major engine of global growth. But growth must be inclusive, not exclusive. And that means… Continue reading From Promise to Progress: Why Africa Matters More Than Ever—Nigeria as a Case in Point
About fifteen years ago, the African Diaspora Network began as a bold idea, rooted in hope, built on community, and sustained by purpose. As a result of this dream, the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS) started ten years ago with a $15k seed funding and a small group of dreamers and volunteers who believed in… Continue reading A Decade of Diaspora-Led Impact and a Bold Leap Beyond Remittances
The response to my recent LinkedIn post, Rethinking Remittances: Can the African Diaspora Drive Sustainable Development? has been nothing short of phenomenal. With over 70,000 impressions, more than 1,000 likes, 200+ comments, and 180+ reposts, it is evident that this conversation has struck a chord with many across the diaspora and allies. In 2023, the African… Continue reading Rethinking Remittances: A Call to Action for the African Diaspora
The African Diaspora Network’s (ADN) unwavering commitment to engaging, informing, and activating the diaspora has been instrumental in building bridges and creating countless opportunities across the globe. While the full impact of our work may take years to realize, the journey itself—and the feedback we’ve received along the way—has been profoundly inspiring. During UNGA… Continue reading September Highlights: Forging Pathways for the African Diaspora
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The African diaspora plays an undeniably significant role in shaping Africa’s economic landscape. In 2022 alone, the World Bank reported over $52 billion USD in remittances sent to and within the continent. These substantial contributions demonstrate the unwavering commitment of African diasporans to their homeland’s economic progress. However, there remains untapped… Continue reading What Does it Mean to Go Beyond Remittances?
This Africa Day, ADN celebrates the tremendous progress made by the African Union (AU) to launch the African Diaspora Investment Fund. This historic announcement was made at the Diaspora Talks, hosted in Dubai in March 2022 by the Citizens and Diaspora Organizations Directorate (CIDO), which is responsible for the implementation of the African Union’s vision… Continue reading Celebrating the Diaspora: Investment in Africa
January 2016 marked a historic moment within Africa’s dynamic story of growth. From January 29–30, leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe arrived in Santa Clara, California[MS1] , for the first-ever Silicon Valley convening, which brought together members of the Diaspora and friends of Africa to reimagine possibilities, co-create solutions, and explore investment opportunities on… Continue reading Under One Umbrella, One Family
