Meet James Akan, our MWFAAN Ubuntu Leadership Spotlight! This visionary 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow at Georgia State University, affectionately known as the “Celebrity Fellow” at the US DC Summit, embodies the spirit of Ubuntu. His recent launch of the Experience…
Design Thinking and Product Design WorkshopSign up here: Ready to Transform Your Ideas into Impactful Business Solutions? Rethink 2025 is here — a dynamic program designed for entrepreneurs, startups, innovators, young tech professionals and creatives who are ready to…
Ekiti Youths Empowered in Agribusiness InitiativeAdo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria – A recently concluded agribusiness empowerment project has successfully equipped 33 Ekiti youths with the skills and resources to launch their own sustainable ventures in poultry and fish farming. Initially designed…
Akwa Ibom Youth! Your time to lead is NOW! The Simi Olusola Youth in Politics Fellowship (SOYIPF I) 2025 is empowering young Akwa Ibomites (15-35) passionate about politics, governance, leadership & civic engagement. * Gain vital skills, mentorship & tools…
This Month MWFAAN celebrates an exceptional Leader. Hauwa Liman is a Youth Development Strategist and Technical Adviser to the Vice President of Nigeria on Women, Youth Engagement, and Impact. A Commonwealth Scholar and Mandela Washington Fellow, she holds degrees from…
The MWFAAN leadership series continues this February with a timely discussion on “Strengthening Democracy: Lessons from the 2024 US Elections for Emerging African Leaders.” Hear from experienced politicians and political analysts from both Georgia State, USA, and Nigeria. Join us…
This month, MWFAAN celebrates Nafisa Atiku, a lawyer, Mandela Washington Fellow, and founder of the NAF Foundation, for her exceptional servant leadership. Nafisa empowers young African women through mentorship and capacity building in politics, entrepreneurship, technology, and advocacy against gender-based…
In a momentous ceremony held on Friday, January 24, 2025, the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria celebrated the outstanding achievements of four remarkable individuals with the prestigious Microve Award. These distinguished alumni have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the…
The MWFAAN Leadership Series is Back!!! We’re thrilled to announce the return of our Leadership Series!This valuable series has consistently provided a platform for our members to share insights, exchange knowledge, and discover strategies to enhance their leadership journeys. The…