Africa Initiative Impact Program

Dr. Franklin Leonards

President and Founder of Leonards Group

Franklin is the Founder and President of The ELDERS Consult, President & Group Chairman of Leonards Group of Companies. Franklin is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Developer, Security Analyst, Leadership, Innovation, Corporate Consultant, Philanthropist, Mentor, and advocate for Youth Employment. Franklin is a member of the Board of Trustees of the National Academy of Students’ Achievement Awards Ghana (NASAAG) from 2022 to 2025 and reappointed from 2025 to 2027. The Board Chairman for Switch Up Experience, a tourism hub in Ghana, and an Advisory Board member of Innovation For Empowerment and Development (IFED) a model United Nation body. The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Leonard’s Homes Company Limited, a leading construction company in Ghana since 2013.

Mohamed Khamis Mansaray

Country Manager for Sierra Leone

Mohamed Khamis Mansaray is a committed Network Engineer, education advocate, and nonprofit leader with a deep passion for empowering communities across West Africa and beyond. Born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone, he attended the prestigious St. Edward’s Secondary School before relocating to the United States in the early 2000.He holds a degree in Network Engineering and has cultivated a successful career at the intersection of telecommunications and digital education.

Xolani Annakie

Creative Innovation, Sustainability & Youth Development

Xolani Annakie is a multidisciplinary creative, cultural producer, and community empowerment strategist with over 20 years of experience shaping artistic spaces, designing transformative programmes, and championing youth development across the UK and internationally. Her work spans fashion, beauty, skincare entrepreneurship, interior design, sustainability innovation, and large‑scale project leadership—bringing together creativity, psychology, and social impact in a way that is uniquely her own.

Onome Destiny (O.D)

Entertainment Coordinator | TV Host | Creative

Onome Destiny is an Entertainment Coordinator, TV Host, and Creative with over 10 years of experience across film, television, Afrobeat music, comedy, and live events. As a Production Manager, Onome has worked on films and Afrobeat music videos for some of Africa's biggest artists, including Davido, Adekunle Gold, and Burna Boy, overseeing productions from concept development to final delivery. His experience also extends into comedy and live entertainment, where he has coordinated and contributed to productions featuring renowned comedians such as Basketmouth, AY, and other leading performers.

Rachel Yeboah

International Trade Relations & Diaspora Care representative

Rachel serves as the International Trade Relations & Diaspora Care representative at AIIP, supporting initiatives that strengthen cross-border partnerships and foster meaningful engagement with African diaspora communities. Her work focuses on building strategic relationships, facilitating international collaboration, and creating opportunities that connect investors, businesses, and communities across global markets.

DANIELLA BOATENG

International correspondent

Daniella operates at the unique intersection of meticulous structure and compelling storytelling. Her professional journey began in the world of Journalism, where she spent years honing a sophisticated toolkit of communication skills. This background taught her that true impact isn’t just about the message, but about the precision of the delivery. She mastered the art of active listening, the strategy of the "right question," and the ability to distill complex truths into narratives that resonate.

Edmund Eyram Afun-Peters

Public Policy Analyst

Edmund Eyram Afun-Peters is a Public Policy Analyst, Development Advocate, and Researcher with multidisciplinary expertise spanning law, governance, economic policy, youth development, and strategic leadership across Africa. Driven by a vision of inclusive and sustainable development, Edmund actively contributes to Africa’s socio-political transformation through rigorous policy analysis, strategic engagement, and development-oriented research. His work is grounded in a firm belief that Africa’s progress depends on selfless leadership, accountable governance, and a citizenry committed to integrity, innovation, and collective purpose.

Deborah Yomle Narh

Brand and Corporate Affairs

Deborah Yomle Narh is a Brand and Corporate Affairs professional who operates at the intersection of marketing, strategic communications and storytelling. She is passionate about building purpose-driven brands, strengthening corporate reputation and creating meaningful connections between organizations and their stakeholders.

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