The people behind Africa House

Leaders, builders, thinkers and creators bringing experience and perspective to the conversations that shape Africa’s future.

Meet the co-founders, team and advisors behind Africa House’s work.

Co-founders

Kojo Annan

Co-founder & Chairman

Kojo founded Africa10, a social enterprise focused on youth development through sport and education. His work connects enterprise and opportunity for Africa’s next generation.

Shanthi Annan

Co-founder & CEO

Shanthi leads Africa House’s work as a global action platform, bringing together leaders, partners and ideas to advance African agency and shared priorities.

Mamadou Touré

Co-founder

Mamadou is an entrepreneur and investor, and founder of Ubuntu Group and Africa 2.0 Foundation. His work focuses on African self-reliance, innovation and continental transformation.

Our team

Stephanie Diatta

Head of Partnerships

Stephanie leads partnerships for Africa House, connecting organisations with its convenings, initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.

Vetnah Monessar

Business Development Director

Vetnah leads business development for Africa House, helping organisations identify opportunities to engage with the platform and its work.

Advisors & Council

Dr Lydiah Kemunto Bosire

Senior Advisor, Future Force & Human Capital

Founder and CEO of 8b Finance, Lydiah advises Africa House on Future Force and Human Capital, connecting education, talent and opportunity.

Romi Sumaria

Vice Chair, Tech Council

As Vice Chair of the Africa House Tech Council, Romi supports its technology priorities and collaboration across the network.

Alex Tsado

Senior Advisor & Tech Council Member

Alex leads Udu Technologies and previously worked at NVIDIA on cloud AI products. His work expands access to high-performance computing for African researchers, businesses and governments.

Cheick Camara

Senior Advisor & Tech Council Member

Cheick is a Senior Advisor and Tech Council member at Africa House. He contributes to its technology work and the partnerships that carry it forward.

Contributors

Mubarak Sumaila

Tech advisor