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The Fireside Never Went Out: Remembering Alex Mukulu
Alex Mukulu Kabangala, born 1954 in Misebe, died August 15, 2026 in Kampala, was Uganda's griot before we had the language to call him one. He never formally joined the Griots Fellowship, but his life...
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August 18, 2026 • 5 min read
Meet Africa's Next Generation of Thought Leaders
The Young & Emerging Leaders Project Class of 2026 brings together dynamic changemakers from across Africa — leaders grounded in values, ethics, and social responsibility.
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Our Leadership Ecosystem
A Growing Continental Network of Transformative Leaders.
A Community of Transformational Leaders
The Africa Champions Network is the Institute's highest circle of leadership — a pan-African community of distinguished change-makers committed to moving from success to significance and shaping Africa's next great chapter.
Pathways to Join the Network
Alumni Circle
→Distinguished fellows recommitting to mentorship, contribution, and network expansion.
Alliance Circle
→Strategic allies mobilizing resources and advocacy for the Institute's growth.
Faculty Members
→Architects of transformation shaping curriculum, instruction, and mentorship.
Guardians of Vision
→Guardians of vision providing governance, oversight, and strategic direction.
Who is an Africa Champion?
- Continental and Global in Ambition
- Distinguished in Their Fields
- Connectors and Multipliers
Opportunities
- Leaders across 10 different countries
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Access to convenings & leadership dialogues
- Ongoing workshops and mentorship
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