Rebranding Africa Through Cultural Experiences
ABOUT US
Each year, Evrything Africa aims to bring together the U.S.-based pan-African community in the DMV for an entire weekend of cultural exchange.
The purpose of our conference is to find ways to invest back into our native communities and share our varied cultures in ways that will change people's perceptions of Africa and how they respond to it.
Our 3-day event will be held in Washington D.C., home to one of the most diverse African communities in the U.S.
OUR MISSION IS TO
Use the power of cultural experiences to change the narrative about Africa
Provide ways for Pan-Africans to invest in our native communities, whether
monetarily or non-monetarily
Network to create business opportunities and spark ideas
HOSTED BY
Lawrence K. Jackson
MUSIC BY
K-Meta
EVA: THE CONFERENCE
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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Luke Lawal
CEO & Founder, L&Company
Recipient of BET's 2022 Shine A Light Award, Luke Lawal Jr. is CEO and founder of L & Company, a minority-based corporation in Los Angeles, California. Having founded and established a diverse portfolio of business ventures, the millennial is passionate about entrepreneurship, specifically amongst young professionals, and giving back to his community in an effort to grow the next generation of leaders. Luke’s first foray into entrepreneurship began in 2011 during his undergraduate career at Bowie State University when he founded HBCU Buzz, a promotional and progressive brand created to generate awareness of HBCU collegiate culture.
DIASPORA ENGAGEMENT PANEL
This panel brings together leaders in the diaspora communities of DMV and beyond to explore the type of opportunities for diasporas to invest in the economies of our native communities and reverse "brain drain" into "brain gain" - transfer skills and knowledge back to the continent. It covers diverse perspectives in business, communication, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, travel, allyship, sustainability, program development and much more.
MODERATOR
Yanet Adere
Medical Science Liason, Novo Nordisk
DeMarius Jackson
Program Specialist, John’s Hopkins Center for Communications
Helen Mesfin
Host & TV
Personality, The Helen Show
Dr. Jennifer Hawkins
Global Strategist and Global Policy Leader
William Asiedu
Founder, The Distant Relatives Project
Eric Martin
Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Black & Abroad
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION PANEL
Our Technology & Innovation panel is led by U.S. diaspora tech entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to digital innovation for Africa's growth. The panel will discuss technological growth opportunities in Africa, and how international partners can help African countries create home-grown digital solutions rather than taking opportunities elsewhere.
MODERATOR
Ugo Obilo
Co-founder, DiscoverGidi
Lionel Fotseu
CEO, Custom Scholar
Lual Mayen
CEO,
Junub Games
Isaac Mbimi
Founder, Seremo
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Bukky Ojeifo
Senior Manager, Global Culture & Community at Twitter
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Ayodele ‘Ayo’ Duyile
Co-Founder / Chief of Strategy, Back Door Tech
Boum III
CEO & Founder, Daba
CREATIVE CULTURE PANEL
We will discuss topics related to African artists' influences in mass media, how creatives influence culture and policy, and the experiences or challenges that artists have faced in their respective media.
MODERATOR
Sheba Kereere
Founder/CEO, Hopeteller Media
Tambra Raye Stevenson
Founder/CEO, WANDA
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Amarachi Nwosu
Visual Storyteller, Creative Executive and Founder, Melanin Unscripted
Leslie Tita
Co-founder, I/O Spaces
Alexander Nate
Musician
Makki Araya
Celebrity MUA
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