Who we are
A growing community of impact driven entrepreneurs
Active since 2017
Founded in 2017, African Gist is a growing community of entrepreneurs from Africa and its diaspora who use digital tools to drive local development and build sustainable businesses. Active primarily in Europe and West Africa, our mission is to engage with creative minds and community leaders across these regions. We believe digital innovation is key to solving structural challenges and unlocking inclusive growth.
Meet the Team
Cynthia Mukendy
Founding Director
“Digital assets can be used to amplify creative findings. Allowing like-minded people to connect, exchange, and implement innovative solutions in local realities.”
Jule Schlegel
Creative Design
“In using digital tools, every business can broaden its outreach. You’re not limited to your local area. You can match with people who genuinely value your ideas.”
Opas Onucheyo
Multimedia Campaign
“Digital tools have given us the power to transform our communities for the better. Never before have we had so many means of uplifting communities and solving local problems using global solutions.”
Opas Onucheyo
Multimedia Campaign
“Digital tools have given us the power to transform our communities for the better. Never before have we had so many means of uplifting communities and solving local problems using global solutions.”
Sasha Paptchanka
Operation & Partnership
“With 60% of the African population being under 24 years old, using digital tools for business is not an option anymore but a necessity.”
David Akara
IT support
“Accessibility to Digital tools has lowered the barrier to entry for creatives globally… especially for those who keep upskilling.”
Toyosi Abolarin
Strategic Support
“Digital assets can be used to amplify creative findings. Allowing like-minded people to connect, exchange, improve and implement innovative solutions in local realities.”
David Akara
IT support
“Accessibility to Digital tools has lowered the barrier to entry for creatives globally… especially for those who keep upskilling.”
Toyosi Abolarin
Strategic Support
“Digital assets can be used to amplify creative findings. Allowing like-minded people to connect, exchange, improve and implement innovative solutions in local realities.”
They shared their expertise with our network
Izin Akioya
Serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, author and global logistics leader
Nigeria – USA
Abi-Mohamed
Co-founder/Partner Community Growth Ventures (CGV)
United Kingdom
José Kimpalou
Founder WapiMed / MedTech and BioTech expert
DRCongo / USA
Stephen Onaivi
CEO Mediareach OMD
Nigeria
Nana Adwoa Sei
Founder, Creative Director, Monday
Ghana
Omololu Shomuyiwa
Media Personality
Nigeria
Uriel Oputa
Media Personality
Nigeria
