Tuma Basa

A leading global music executive and cultural curator, Tuma Basa has played a transformative role in elevating African music and artists on the world stage.
Bishop James Dixon

Senior Pastor of The Community of Faith Church in Houston and a nationally recognized faith leader, Bishop Dixon is a champion of social impact, community development, and Pan-African unity.
Michael Barclay

A global music executive and cultural leader, and former Chief Events Officer of Essence Festival, with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, contributing to shaping global music markets and diaspora cultural influence.
Yannick Ntirushwa

A business leader and strategist specializing in trade, investment, and digital transformation, with a track record of strengthening U.S.–Rwanda business ties as former Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Rwanda. He bridges private enterprise, policy, and innovation to drive sustainable growth, with a focus on diaspora investment, technology-led expansion, and empowering the […]
Carol Rugege

Carol leads communications strategy, ensuring cohesive messaging and global outreach to position Diaspora Homecoming as a premier Pan-African platform.
Tyler Bowa

Tyler shapes the digital voice of Diaspora Homecoming, blending strategy, media, and innovation to connect global audiences and amplify its impact. A creative strategist and AI innovator with over 15 years of experience, he has led global brand campaigns across North America, China, and Africa.
Cathy Rwivanga

Cathy leads strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement efforts, bringing deep experience in building cross-sector collaborations and mobilizing high-level networks across the diaspora.
Deborah Kakoma

A brand and ecosystem architect who has spent two decades translating global and emerging market intelligence into platforms where African culture, capital, and identity converge — making the complex simple, and the possible, real.
Sheba Rugege Hakiza

A global leader in public health, business development, and diaspora engagement, Sheba brings over 15 years of experience across clinical research, consulting, and international partnerships. She is the Founder of Pinnacle Planning Associates and serves on the Executive Board of the United States Rwandan Community Abroad.