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This team creates spaces where students can relax, connect, and build lasting relationships. From Afrobeats parties to movie nights and small group dinners, Socials & Community ensures that joy is central to the ABC experience. Beyond fun, these events offer moments of deep cultural expression, reflection, and celebration. Whether welcoming new members or reuniting old friends, this team cultivates belonging in ways that feel authentic and unforgettable. Their work helps make ABC feel less like a club and more like a home, where everyone is included and encouraged to show up fully as themselves.

Things we get up to

Small Group Dinners

Intimate, relaxed dinners that help members connect deeply across classes, backgrounds, and cultures.

Regional Nights

Celebrations of food, music, language, and fashion from different parts of Africa.

Games & Movie Nights

Laid-back evenings with Afro-centric films, games, and good vibes.

AfroBeats Night

A signature social where rhythm, joy, and community come alive.

Building Bonds
Beyond the Classroom

From small group dinners to spontaneous dance floors, these are the moments that remind us we’re not just classmates we’re community. Here’s a glimpse into what it looks like when we show up for each other.

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2024/2025 VPs of

Socials and Community

Derrick Tsagli

Vp socials & community

Derrick Tsagli

Sandra Tsikor

Vp socials & community

Sandra Tsikor

Programming & External Affairs

Programming & External Affairs shapes the intellectual heartbeat of ABC. This team leads the club’s speaker events, fireside chats, and internal collaborations with other student organizations. Their goal is to elevate African perspectives in conversations that matter, from entrepreneurship and governance to identity and innovation. They also handle cross-team coordination, helping the club run smoothly behind the scenes. This team turns ideas into programs and ensures ABC continues to lead with purpose and thoughtfulness.

Vp programming & external affairs

Things we get up to

Fireside Chats

In-depth conversations with African leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers shaping the future.

Lunch & Learn Fishbowls

Interactive discussions over lunch where students explore complex topics in a safe and open setting.

Documentary Nights

Screenings followed by critical discussions on culture, politics, or identity.

MyTakes

Student-led talks sharing personal stories of growth, challenge, and identity.

Partnered Events with Other School Communities

Collaborations across Harvard and beyond to strengthen cross-school dialogue and connection.

2024/2025 VPs of

Programming & External Affairs

Yasmeen Akounou

Yasmeen Akounou

Georges Batoussi

Vp programming & external affairs

Georges Batoussi

Marketing

Marketing is the creative engine behind ABC’s brand, visibility, and storytelling. This team manages design, content, social media, and digital communications to ensure the club’s mission and personality are clear and compelling. From crafting event visuals to capturing moments in real time, they shape how the community sees itself and how the world sees ABC. The Marketing team brings clarity, energy, and consistency to everything ABC shares. Their work invites people in, celebrates who we are, and keeps the community connected across platforms.

Things we get up to

IG Page Takeovers & TikTok Videos

Creative takeovers and video features that share unfiltered glimpses into ABC life from event days to campus moments and personal reflections.

Member & Professor Highlights

Spotlights that celebrate the voices, journeys, and impact of ABC members and supportive faculty from inspiring case discussions to bold ideas shaping our community.

Made by the Team

A showcase of visuals, designs, and stories created by our Marketing team. These are the things we’ve imagined, produced, and proudly shared with the world.

2024/2025 VP of

Marketing

Ayobami Omole

Vp marketing

Ayobami Omole

Alumni

The Alumni team is dedicated to keeping the ABC community strong across generations. They create meaningful touchpoints between current students and past members through mentorship programs, speaker sessions, and networking events. Their work celebrates the journeys of those who came before while ensuring their experience and insight continue to benefit those still on campus. By organizing reunions and fostering professional connections, this team helps build a lasting legacy where ABC’s values live far beyond graduation. They make sure that once you're part of the ABC family, you're always part of something greater.

Things we get up to

Alumni Meetups

Casual gatherings to connect with ABC alumni in Boston or during travel.

Alumni Special Speaker Series

Inviting past ABC members to return and share their stories, journeys, and lessons.

2024/2025 VP of

Alumni

Diana Mongare

Vp alumni

Diana Mongare

Continental Focus Projects

This team translates passion for the continent into real, year-round programming. They lead initiatives like Africa Week and the “Doing Business in Africa” showcase, creating platforms that spotlight regional challenges and opportunities. Their work connects students with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and experts, deepening understanding of Africa’s complexity and potential. Through interactive events and curated conversations, the team encourages members to think critically about their role in shaping Africa’s future. Whether through policy round tables or creative showcases, this team ensures Africa remains top of mind in the HBS community not just once a year, but all year.

VP Continental Focus Projects

Things we get up to

Africa Week

A weeklong celebration of African culture, innovation, and leadership across campus. Featuring food, art, dialogue, and unforgettable community moments.

Doing Business in Africa Showcase

We highlight high-impact companies, founders, and models working on the continent, offering students a front-row seat to African business innovation.

Ongoing Regional Conversations

Throughout the year, we explore trends and challenges across different African regions — from climate and trade to tech and public policy.

Mentorship & Advisory Services

We connect students and visiting guests for mentorship beyond the conference — building long-term bridges between Africa and HBS.

Top minds we’ve had access to

Through projects like Africa Week and Doing Business in Africa, we’ve had the opportunity to exchange ideas with global leaders across finance, policy, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

These encounters spark critical conversations and help shape how we think about Africa’s future. Collaborating with top minds doesn’t just inspire — it informs how we design impactful programs and apply those insights to real challenges across the continent and beyond.

2024/2025 VP of

Continental Focus Projects

Dominic Mensah

Dominic Mensah

Conference leadership

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The Conference Team leads the Africa Business Conference, ABC’s flagship event and the largest student-led gathering focused on African business globally. They manage everything from speaker curation to sponsor engagement while shaping timely, influential conversations. The event brings together leaders from business, policy, and academia to explore the future of the continent. More than a conference, it serves as a platform for connection, insight, and inspiration. The team sets a high standard for execution and visibility, anchoring ABC’s presence at Harvard and across the global African business landscape.

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1,100+ Attendees

30 Speakers

15 Panels

20+ Countries Represented

What to expect

Rubbing of top minds on African issues

Speakers from across sectors and continents gather to explore bold ideas, challenge assumptions, and reimagine business and leadership across the African landscape.

Encouraging African startups

The New Venture Competition showcases emerging founders building in Africa. Finalists pitch live, gain visibility, and connect with investors and advisors across the continent and beyond.

Endless networking opportunities

A dynamic space for students, alumni, speakers, and sponsors to build meaningful relationships across industries, geographies, and generations of African business leaders.

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2024/2025 VPs of

Conference

Sara Jebbar

Sara Jebbar

Teju Onabajo

Teju Onabajo

Ousmane Sacko

Ousmane Sacko

Feven Jembere

Feven Jembere

Admissions

The Admissions Team helps African applicants prepare for the HBS admissions journey. They offer resume support, interview prep, and guidance rooted in lived experience. Their work makes the application process more accessible and less intimidating. By hosting outreach events and collaborating with partners, they help expand the pipeline of strong African candidates. Each year, they welcome a new group of students into ABC and help ensure that African representation at HBS continues to grow with confidence and purpose.

Things we get up to

Application Readiness Events

Through webinars, info sessions, and one-on-one feedback, we help applicants understand the process and craft strong applications with confidence.

Interview Support

Members offer mock interviews and coaching to help applicants prepare for HBS interviews with insight and poise.

2024/2025 VPs of

Admissions Team

Chigozie Ukachi

Vp admissions

Chigozie Ukachi

Hannah Afia

Vp admissions

Hannah Afia

Academics

The Academics Team supports members through the academic experience at HBS. They host review sessions, recommend Africa-focused electives, and offer practical advice for navigating the case method. Their work also includes pushing for more African content in business education. By supporting both academic performance and representation in the classroom, this team helps members succeed and shape how Africa is discussed in a global learning environment. They are a resource for both support and influence.

Things we get up to

Academic Experience Panel

Second-years share how they navigated the first year, covering workload, class culture, and what they wish they’d known earlier.

Section Leadership Overview

Get a sense of the section leadership roles available at HBS and hear from ABC members who’ve served in them.

Midterm and Finals Review Sessions

Peer-led group study sessions for RC exams, with shared tips, frameworks, and problem-solving drills.

EC Course Recommendations

Explore electives past students found insightful, practical, or Africa-relevant complete with quotes and advice.

Protagonist Lunches

Join small-group lunches with professors, guest speakers, or alumni featured in HBS cases for deeper dialogue and connection.

2024/2025 VP of

Academics

Oumayma Koulouh

Vp academics

Oumayma Koulouh

Careers