Diaspora International Platform for Africa (DIP) is driven by visionary leadership and strengthened by a dynamic global network of diaspora professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and partner organizations committed to Africa’s sustainable development.
Our leadership provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight, ensuring that DIP remains focused on its mission of connecting and mobilizing the African diaspora for meaningful impact. Through collaboration, innovation, and accountability, our leaders work to create opportunities that advance economic growth, leadership development, and community transformation across Africa.
Our network represents a diverse and growing community of individuals and organizations united by a shared commitment to Africa’s progress. By leveraging collective expertise, resources, and global connections, we foster partnerships and initiatives that empower communities, promote investment, and drive sustainable development throughout the continent and its diaspora communities worldwide.
Dr Seah Matilda Banga
President DIP
Corporate Governance AAEF
Sierra Leone
Laston Musenga
Treasurer
Diaspora Village Banking
Member- DIP
ZAMBIA
Ugochukwu Okonkwor Daniel
Attorney and Coach
Nigeria
Salamatu Deen
President
Saldeen Childrens Foundation
Member-DIP
Sierra Leone
Geraldine Andoson. Community Development Coordinator. Diaspora International Platform. Cameroon.
Gloria Andela
Commissioner Baltimore City
Business Development AAEF
Cameroon
Josephine Tunor Tarawallie
President
Dynamic International Sisters
Sierra Leone
Dr. Lansana Tarawally, Medical Practitioner, Research fellow in infectious disease.
Diaspora International platform-nember
Sierra Leone
Mathews Mutale President Diamondale Foundation Inc.
Diaspora International Platform member
Zambia
JUVE Thales Lima
CEO African Diaspora United
Diaspora International platform member
Benin
Betsey Katiti
Member -Diaspora International platform
Member- Montgomery County Democrats
🇺🇬 Uganda
Anthony Massaquoi
Infrastructure and building expert
Member- Diaspora International platform
DR POWELL NTUBE
Internal medicine CPRP
CEO GlobalMeds Tour Africa
Benspontube Health and Entertainment Services
Evangelist Emmanuel M. Rogers
National Coordinator: Greater Evangelism World Crusade USA, author,
Grant Expert Member- Destiny House Global Ministries
Member- Diaspora International platform
Sierra Leone
Marie-Rose Sirikari
Ambassador for Peace
President/Founder-CEO
African Women Council Inc
Member- Diaspora International platform
President The Impactful Artisans Network
Educator
Tanzania 🇹🇿
Bruno Kemayou CEO Kems Media LLC
Founder. Of Kems Foundation
Member- Diaspora International platform
Head of Information Services
Dr Marcelina Biro
Social Scientist
President Kijana Jasiri Youth Resilience Organization
Tanzania 🇹🇿
Mugerwa Mugisha Fred is the Founder and Executive Director of Permaculture Education Action and Community Empowerment (PEACE) Foundation. Thy
He is a permaculture and climate activists, humanitarian and rural transformational practitioner
🇺🇬 🇺🇬 UGANDA
Jabati Wai is a seasoned program and community leader who’s committed to diaspora leadership, strategic collaboration, and public service. – Chairman, Sierra Leone People’s Party – New York Chapter.
Vincent Vines is an entrepreneur, financial educator, and business strategist focused on legacy building, economic empowerment, and leadership development.
CHRISTINA COREA
USA 🇺🇸 Experienced in youth behavioral support, healthcare studies, cultural advocacy, and financial literacy education with a passion for empowering diverse communities.
Chinye Adebola Ajiye Advocate humanitarian and committed partner of Mum2Mum Empowerment Foundation and Immangel Cancer foundation.
Chinye serves as Administrator, Head, Service Relations & Logistics.
Josiane Deby Ndoyombaye- Democratic Republic of Congo
TZsitsi G Madzongwe
Pan Afrikan Poet/Author
Zimbabwe
Chef Marie Joe Faye hails from Senegal and is a global research and development consultant, an educator driving culinary entrepreneurship and community leadership. She is the Founder/Executive Director of Louis Diene Faye Foundation & Royalty Heritage – Who is Who Kings & Queens Awards.
Elvira Che Atehwah is a dynamic professional with 10+ years of international experience spanning technology consulting, education, and creative media. A trusted Technical Consultant and trainer. Elvira is a professional photographer, videographer, founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Kulture Magazine (houseofche.studio)
Sara Baleker (Sara Bee) is an international model, entrepreneur, community leader, and technology professional dedicated to empowering individuals and creating positive change. She is the Owner and CEO of Face of Lucy Modeling Agency.
Sara is also the Founder of Abebayosh Move Me Non-Profit Organization.
Others
Omarlda Sheriff
Administration
Daniel Oni
Marketing
David Obi
Project management
Getaldine Andoson
Community Development
Marie Sirikari
Women’s Department
Emmanuel Rogers
Finance
Salamatu Deen
AND
Christina Corea
Outreach
Our Founder’s Bio
​ Dr. Seah Matilda Banga​ is a transformational leader and a voice of our times. She is passionate about Africa and women’s empowerment. She has earned many awards for her advocacy in the USA and internationally. She is an author, and her new book, the untold side of her story of the Sierra Leone war, where she adopted the alias Sia Domingo, is out and ready for grabs. In addition, Chief Dr Pastor Matty is the Overseer of Destiny House Global Ministries​, Corporate Governance – African Ambassadors Economic Forum​, President – Diaspora International Platform. Notary Public – Commonwealth of Virginia​, Host – This Time Africa Media
Fellow – Obama Advocacy Fellowship, Certified Human Rights Consultant – USDIHR
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