Africa and the Diaspora come together for one virtual summit to plot our path to greatness and go beyond the year of return.
Africa is set to be empowered this season by a collective of tastemakers from across multiple industries at another edition of ‘The Thread ‘
The Thread is a virtual community event that’ll keep you inspired, entertained, and prepared for the possibilities ahead.
The Thread is a gathering of leaders, makers, and doers in Africa and throughout the diaspora sharing resources, strategies, and best practices for thriving and winning together in a post COVID-19 era.
No need to spend $1,000 on travel or take time off, come with your passion, love and desire to learn and connect with people committed to Pan-African approaches to success and well-being.
The event will feature world class speakers covering industries like art, tech, finance, entertainment, spirituality, and more.
There will be Virtual 1:1 video speed networking sessions, a virtual expo for black businesses, and community generated breakouts.
A moderated live chat runs throughout the event making sure you’re apart of the conversation.
DJ Young Wavy Fox will be spinning a diasporic set with afrobeats, hip hop, trap, reggae, baile funk, grime, and more
There will also be ‘An All New Pre-Party’ Session featuring top DJ’s from across Africa and the Diaspora for a battle event.
You will need to register to attend so you get the latest full event experience to include the following guests.
Motheo Moeng
Cinematagrapher
Amadou Fall
Managing Director, NBA Africa
Assa Traore
Leader, Justice for Adama
Chike Ukaegbu
Ex-Presidential Candidate, Nigeria
Ian Conyers
Former State Senator, Michigan
La Guardia Cross
Creator, New Father Chronicles
Jehiel Oliver
CEO, Hello Tractor
Adabesi Osunsade
Founder, Hustle Crew
Ade Adesanya
President, Moving Analytics
Blitz the Ambassador
Artist and Filmmaker
Charles Sekwalor
Founder, MoveMeBack
Claude Grunitzky
Editor-in-Chief, True Africa
Karen The Momtrotter
Writer, Speaker and Advocate
Kellee James
CEO, Mercaris
Lakeisha Ford
Managing Director and Ghana Repatriate
Lindsey Day
Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Crown Mag
Marie Sy
Founder, MBR Studio
Mashariki Williamson
Curator
Michelle Saahene
Speaker and Activist
Monet Hambrick
Creator, The Traveling Child
Neku Atawodi
Investor and Polo Champion
Olivia Watkins
Co-Founder, Black Farmer Fund
Paulo Rodrerio Nunes
Co-Founder, Dendê Valley
Pierre Thiam
Chef, Social Entrepreneur and Culinary Ambassador
Poema Jones
Founder and Artist
Pops Mensah-Bonsu
General Manager, NBA G League
Rakia Finley
Founding Partner, Copper & Vine Studio, Co.
Sam Lambert
Co-Founder, Art Comes First
Shaka Maidoh
Co-Founder, Art Comes First
Tosin Makinde
Digital Storyteller
Twilight Bey
Community-Led Social Intervention Specialist
Wendy-Ann Clarke
Multimedia Journalist
Yvette Gayle
Head of Communications and Engagement, Africa Creative Agency
Previous Speakers
Ashtin Berry
Community Architect, Radical Xchange
Aala Mara
Founder, Aala Care
Jidenna
Artist
James Bartlett
Sam Adegoke
Artist and Activist
Ezinne Kwubiri
North America, Head of Inclusion & Diversity, H&M
Penda N’Diaye
Founder, Pro Hoe
Eddie Kadi
Comedian
Colin Asare-Appiah
Bheki Dube
Founder, Curiocity
Fatmata Binta
Chef Entrepreneur, Fulani Kitchen
David Wilson
Co-Founder, AFAR Ventures
Manushka Magloire
Director, Social Impact and Community, Afropunk
Swaady Martin
Founder, Yswara
Meryanne Loum-Martin
Owner, Jnane Tamsna
Walla Elsheikh
Founder & CEO, Birthright AFRICA
Rokhaya Diallo
Journalist, Writer, Film Director
Akinyi Ochieng
Marketing, Nova Credit
Candi Castleberry
VP, Diversity Partnership Strategy and Engagement, Twitter
Kofi Anku
Partner, Ayi Mensah Park
Maat Petrova
Founder, FEMMAGIC
Morgan Fykes
Founder, DCFunemployment
Obataiye Samuel
Artist
Pierre-Christoph Gam
Artist
🐤 Early Bird – $0
until May 21, 2020
Full Ticket – $5
until May 25, 2020
Proceeds benefit Birthright AFRICA and the Africa Tourism COVID-19 Relief Initiative
Courtesy Tastemakers Africa
