Frequently Asked Questions

A: A leader is an agent of positive change. A leader uses his or her networks, skills, and talents to improve the status quo for the broader community. Leaders exist in all professions and catalyze sweeping, positive change.
A: The idea for the Academy was inspired by our Founders’ personal experiences growing up all over Africa and realizing that the key bottleneck to peace and prosperity in Africa was the lack of effective leadership on the continent.