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Filmmaker and Comedian Najmeddine Harrabi’s Journey into the Creative Arts Industry
Najmeddine Harrabi ‘13 speaks often about how his upbringing as a shepherd boy in Tunisia has led him to Los Angeles where he is...
Martin Lubowa ‘18 on Building a Support Network and Education Hub...
While completing his two-year ALA diploma, Martin Lubowa ‘18 also co-managed the Africa Student Support Network, a Ugandan organization that not only provides scholarships...
Emmanuel Murairi ’18: Profile of a Self-Taught Technology Entrepreneur
When Emmanuel Murairi first arrived at African Leadership Academy in September 2018, he was instantly recognizable, with his trusted accomplice often found balanced on...
Anannyabrata Mandal ’18 Working to Create Sustainable Agricultural Practices for...
Anannyabrata Mandal '18 came to ALA from Cote d'Ivoire with a piqued interest in learning about other cultures and societies. As his passion for...
Naira Abdula ’14 Graduates from Skidmore College with Seven Top Awards
Before her graduation ceremony from Skidmore College was unfortunately curtailed as a fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, Naira Abdula ’14 from Mozambique was scheduled...
Tolu Ogunlowo ‘14 Builds Hybrid Race Car for Senior Capstone Project...
Musodiq Tolu Ogunlowo ‘14 graduates from the University of Notre Dame after completing his Capstone Project within the school’s Formula Hybrid racing program. Tolu,...
Abii-Tah Bih ‘14 Elected Student Body President at Michigan State University.
African Leadership Academy alumnae, Abii-Tah Bih ‘14, from Cameroon, was elected by The 57th General Assembly of the Associated Students of Michigan State University...
Oyindamola Adefisayo ’08: Scientific Research is Key to Ending COVID-19
Oyindamola Adefisayo '08, currently doing her Ph.D. in Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis at The Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, speaks on the...
Tanzanian Entrepreneur, Erick Laizer ’19 Develops Phone-Operated Smoke Detector and Security...
After noticing a big problem with fires, electric shocks, and house break-ins in his community in Arusha, Tanzania, first-year student Erick Simon Laizer '19...
Maxwell Simba ’19: From Nairobi to Johannesburg via Hollywood
Growing up in small agricultural town called Kitali in northern Rift Valley, Kenya, Maxwell Simba discovered from a young age that that he had...
The Power of Productive Internships: Okongo Kinyanjui ’14’s TED Journey
Okong’o Kinyanjui has a true passion for TED and the TED Fellows program. Originally from Kenya and currently in his final year of studies...
Noemi Duker ‘17 Wins Business Case Competition with Oberlin College
Speaking about her decision to participate in the competition, Noemi said, “I asked myself, ‘If I were not at ALA would I still have...
Mareme Dieng ’13 Combines College with Leadership Role in Silicon Valley
Mareme Dieng ’13 from Senegal, is combining a rigorous schedule as a college Senior with a prestigious role as Head of International Partnerships and...
