When you think of philanthropy in Africa, what comes to your mind? Do you think about global donors or people raising money outside the continent to give to causes on the Continent. Well, what if I told you that Africa-led philanthropy has always been a part of our culture. We’ve always been able to be a force for change in our communities. In this Coffee With Ada Interview, I dive into that story with someone who has made it his mission to spotlight African giving – Nnamdi Okose, author of the article series “The African Philanthropist”.

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Article 1: Introducing the African Philanthropist Column: A Celebration of African-Led Philanthropy

Bio: Nnamdi Okose is a Philanthropy Manager, storyteller and playwright. He studied English (Literature) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Universty, Awka in Nigeria, and Governance and Political Transformation at the University of the Free State Bloemfontein in South Africa. He co-founded the Foundation for Cross-Cultural Development. He currently sits on the Boards of the Abuja Literary Society and the Legal Assistance and Citizens Rights Initiative. He can be reached at africanphilantropist@gmail.com