Meet the Dedicated Team Behind the African Diaspora Festival
Our passionate team brings the African Diaspora Festival to life, celebrating and uniting our diverse heritage. With unwavering dedication, we create an inspiring event that honors our cultural traditions and fosters a sense of community.
President/CEO of the African Diaspora Games and Festival
Ricky Allen
Oversees all aspects of the African Diaspora Games and Festival. Responsible for strategic planning, overall management, and ensuring the event aligns with the organisation's mission and vision.
VP of Operations
Monica Z. Utsey
Manages the day-to-day operations of the festival. Ensures that all logistical aspects are in place, coordinates with other departments, and ensures smooth execution of events.
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Senior Executive of Communications & Production
Stefan Wallace
Manages all communication channels and oversees the production of event materials. Ensures effective messaging and branding, coordinates media relations, and handles any production-related activities.
Executive Web Design Development & Social Media
Goodness Okpoti
Leads the design, development, and social media integration for the festival’s online presence. Ensures the website is user-friendly, visually appealing, and effectively communicates all necessary information to participants and attendees. Manages social media platforms to enhance engagement, drive traffic to the website, and keep the audience informed and excited about the event.
President/CEO of Black Globe International Pageant
Dr. Stephvanie Wynn
Oversees all pageantry events, including the Black Globe Pageant. Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing pageant activities and ensuring participants' needs are met.
Tour Manager & Ghana Logistics Director
Daniel Okpoti
Oversee all aspects of tour operations and festival logistics in Ghana, coordinating travel arrangements, accommodations, transportation, liaising with local vendors, troubleshooting, and adapting to changes in real-time.
CEO of FTM Fashion Week and Editor in Chief of Farbe Magazine
Latoya Scott
Brings a wealth of expertise as the CEO of FTM Fashion Week and the Editor-in-Chief of Farbe Magazine. With a strong background in overseeing visual elements, she plays a crucial role in shaping the festival's aesthetic and creative direction. Her dedication to excellence and innovation ensures that the festival not only celebrates culture and heritage but does so with style and sophistication.
Gospel Event Manager
Dr. Wendy Maria Dorsey
Organizes and manages gospel music events within the festival. Responsible for booking artists, coordinating performances, and ensuring a high-quality experience for attendees.
Sports Coordinator
Tchaka Sapp
Manages all sports-related activities and events. Responsible for scheduling, coordinating with sports teams and participants, and ensuring that all sports events run smoothly.
Ghanaian Water Polo Head Coach
Prince Kofi Asante Sefa-Boakye
Brings unparalleled expertise and passion to the African Diaspora Festival. With a deep commitment to developing the sport in Ghana and inspiring the next generation of athletes, he plays a vital role in promoting aquatic sports within the community.