ThinkAfrica is a non-profit organization that seeks
to connect the Diaspora and Africa, provide a platform for those
individuals collaborate, and in turn, create ideas that empower and
promote Africa.
The organization is comprised of six founding members based in the Washington DC metro area: Fadekemi Adetosoye, Kinya Alexander, Collins Nzekwe, Kofo Olamide, Emmanuel Ogunsalu, and Hakeem Temidayo.
ThinkAfrica presents its first annual Young African Professionals in the Diaspora (YAPD) trip that will take place from December 16th—December 28th
in Lagos, Nigeria. The trip offers individuals representing the
diaspora the opportunity to experience the corporate and social life in
Nigeria. Individuals will network with top entrepreneurs and
corporations in Nigeria.
ThinkAfrica (TA) participants will be
visiting a number of corporations in Nigeria, such as
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria, Deloitte Nigeria, Jobberman, and
more. Additionally, participants will be visiting a number of tech
startups in Lagos. ThinkAfrica will also host a startup roundtable that
will feature CEOs from successful startups in Nigeria across various
industries.
Event Lineup:
ThinkAfrica presents: YAPD Welcoming & Commencement Event,
a fun networking mixer that includes an introduction of ThinkAfrica and
an exciting evening of empowerment and open discussion regarding
Nigeria’s current socioeconomic environment highlighting opportunities
for entrepreneurs and innovators in the Diaspora held in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event will take place at The Event Room Nigeria, 6B Ogbunike
Crescent Way by Avalon House, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos,
Nigeria. Speakers include Abike Dabiri, Chima Anyaso, Debola Williams, Japheth Omojuwa, Bayo Rotimi, and more. See event details below:
Date: Friday, December 16th, 2016
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Venue: The Event Room Nigeria, 6B Ogbunike Crescent Way by Avalon House, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria.
Startup Nigeria: Innovation, Collaboration & Creation: The likes of Opeyemi Awoyemi, Kunle Oguneye, Taiye Aliyu, Jide Ipaye,
and more will be present to share their personal experiences. Speakers
will be addressing challenges relevant to starting businesses in their
respective industries and how they were able to overcome them. We are
inviting local residents in Nigeria and abroad to have the opportunity
to attend and receive excellent exposure to a plethora of renowned
entrepreneurs in the Nigerian community. This event will take place at
the Le Paris Continental Hotel in Lekki Phase 1, 16 Babatunde Dabiri
Street, Lagos, Nigeria. The mission of this event is to identify
opportunities for collaboration in business amongst those in the
diaspora and those currently living in Nigeria.
Date: Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
Time: 10am to 2 pm
Venue: Le Paris Continental Hotel in Lekki Phase 1, 16 Babatunde Dabiri Street, Lagos, Nigeria.
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@ThinkAfrica Facebook & Twitter: @WeThinkAfrica or visit our website
at: www.wethinkafrica.com, e-mail us at info@wethinkafrica.com or call 08141399365.
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