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Dami Kujembola

CEO and Co-founder of Amplify Africa Inc
Dami Kujembola

Dami is an entertainment lawyer and entrepreneur hailing from Lagos, Nigeria. His journey through the entertainment and media industry started in 2013 when he became the first in-house lawyer at G-Worldwide Records, overseeing the signing and management of top talent like Kiss Daniel. Subsequently, he joined Fullscreen Inc in Los Angeles, drafting and negotiating talent agreements, further advancing his expertise.

Currently, Dami is the CEO and Co-founder of Amplify Africa Inc, a leading African entertainment and media company in the US. Under his leadership, Amplify Africa has achieved a digital reach of 5 million people monthly across the US, United Kingdom, and Brazil. Notably, the company has organized over 200 events, including the acclaimed AFRICON and Afro Ball.

Damilare holds a Master's degree in Entertainment Law from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and is a licensed lawyer in Nigeria. His impactful work has garnered recognition globally. He was honored as one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent during the United Nations General Assembly and received commendation from the City of Los Angeles for his exceptional contributions to the African Diaspora in Los Angeles.

Dami is also a passionate advocate for immigrant rights, committed to transforming lives through mobility.

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3:45 pm
Aldrich 111
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Leveraging the Diaspora: Mobilizing African Cultural Movements on the Global Stage
Exploring the intricate dynamics and economic considerations involved in bringing large African cultural movements to the global stage
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Leveraging the Diaspora: Mobilizing African Cultural Movements on the Global Stage

The panel will explore the intricate dynamics and economic considerations involved in bringing large African cultural movements to the global stage. The panelists will shed light on the impacts of these movements, including notable events like AfroNation, Afrofuture, AfriconLA, Afropunk, Afrotech, and more, with a particular focus on their influence on diaspora relations. We will delve into the impact on remittances, travel and tourism, investment, and cross-cultural exchange, and seek to understand how these movements are reshaping connections between the African diaspora and the continent. Additionally, we will discuss strategies to harness the momentum generated by these cultural phenomena for the purpose of fostering long-term engagement and investment in Africa. The panel will provide valuable insights into the intricate economic and cultural web woven by these movements and their potential to shape the future of diaspora relations with Africa.

America/New_York
Feb 17, 2024 3:45 PM
Aldrich 111
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Rob LeBlanc
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Rob LeBlanc

Marcos Sampablo
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Adetola Onayemi
Chief Executive Officer at Norebase

Adetola Onayemi

Amandla Ooko-Omabaka
Partner, McKinsey, Seattle

Amandla Ooko-Omabaka

Kevin Njiraini
Director of the Syndicated Loans and Mobilization Department, IFC

Kevin Njiraini

Afroza Damji
Director of Strategic Projects, MassChallenge

Afroza Damji

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