Meet Our Team

The passionate people behind She Speaks Africa’s success.

Expertise Across Africa

Our diverse team brings together decades of experience in media, marketing, cultural strategy, and creative production. United by our passion for authentic African storytelling, we work together to create impact across the continent and its diaspora.

Leslie "Lee" Kasumba

Founder

Leslie “Lee” Kasumba is a visionary strategist and the Founder & CEO of She Speaks Africa, with over 15 years of experience architecting Africa’s future on the global stage.

Ayo Alao

Managing Director

A seasoned strategist driving operations and partnerships across creative media and technology.

Christabel Dzifa

Internal Communications Manager

Christabel is the Internal Communications Manager at She Speaks Africa, where she turns fast-moving ideas, updates, and creative chaos into messages people can actually understand (and act on).

Jessica Princilla Akande

Non- executive director

A director of strategy with half a decade of experience driving growth through culturally grounded, data-led strategies.

Vanessa Achiaa Nyame

NSS PERSONNEL

A highly qualified professional with a degree in Political Science and French, bringing extensive experience in digital and content strategy, research, and administrative management.

Samuels Nwaedozie

Multimedia Director

I am a Multimedia Director with a proven track record of crafting compelling visual narratives and building high-performing creative teams across film, digital, and interactive media.

Andrea Emefa Abla Dovlo

NSS PERSONNEL

A highly qualified professional with a degree in Information Technology, bringing a structured, results-driven approach to technology-focused solutions and digital services.

Naworng Kwame Ignatius

NSS PERSONNEL

Creative UX and graphic designer with hands-on experience in designing user-centered interfaces and strong visual identities.

Nyeleti Furumele

SOUND & VFX PRODUCER

A qualified media professional with backgrounds in Journalism and Integrated Organisational Communication, bringing a creative, storytelling-driven approach to film, television, and post-production.

Jason Skippers

PRODUCTION CONSULTANT & REMOTE ENGINEER

Jason provides technical guidance and hands-on support to ensure a smooth and high-quality podcast recording. 

Rahab Kamotho

LANGUAGE TUTOR

Rahab Kamotho is an educator, communication specialist, and cultural advocate whose work centers on the power of language to shape identity and strengthen belonging.

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