Afi Antonio
Founder AfroAID Ghana
Afi Antonio as she's popularly known, her full name is Philomena Esinam Afi Antonio born to a military dad and trader mum on the 5th of March. Attended Kotoka Primary School and furthered at 48 Engineers JHS after her dad retired from the army. From there, she had her secondary education at Nungua Secondary School and read Graphic Design at then Takoradi Polytechnic now a technical university. Afi loves to help people in need and enjoys to put smiles on people's faces. This is how her foundation AfroAID Ghana came to be…To help and save lives
Emmanuel Kwaku Owusu Larbi
CEO StayConnect Africa Limited
Emmanuel K.O Larbi [Hon. Ekol] is a dynamic, young energetic, principled and highly exposed business strategist with the single goal of ensuring growth of indigenous African and Ghanaian brewed business establishments. He is a Business, Product & Service Development, Investment Catalyst, Project and Lifestyle Management Consultant, and an Africanist. He has over 18 years of experience in Business Promotion, Market Entry, Regulations and Development, Management, Sales and Marketing, Public Relations, Corporate Governance and Operations among other related fields. He holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business and a graduate Diploma in Public Finance and Accountancy from the Institute of Accountancy Training in Ghana. He also has a deferred EMBA from Assam Don Bosco University – India. He is also an alumni of the Accra Business School. He is the CEO of StayConnect Africa Limited (a telecom consultancy, technology and e-commerce company), the Director of Business Consultation at TruCapital Global Advisors (a BPO, Capital Raising and Business Consultancy firm in Accra, Ghana), Director for TruCap Logistics Ghana Limited (Transport, Haulage and Logistics Company), Group Lead at Ekol Foods [Agric, Agro Processing and Food Service Business Franchise], the Director and Chairman of Eclectic Hermanez Limited (Real Estate, Building & Construction and Property Management firm in Ghana). He is the Executive Board Chairman of the Young African Entrepreneurs’ Network [YAEN], Social Entrepreneurs'' Africa [SEA] and works on about four (4) other companies’ Board in Ghana. In his 2030 vision, he is using his Haytime Africa Studios concept to bring together 5million+ Africans and African enthusiasts to solve African challenges with a localised yet global synergy and system. His singular mission is empowering African businesses to start, structure, systemize, sustain & scale by simplifying complexities and fostering SMART strategic synergies.
Ifiok Ukosen
Country Representative - Nigeria
Ifiok Ukosen is a Nigerian business strategist and international trade leader known for building strategic connections between Africa, Eurasia, and Europe. He currently serves as Deputy Africa Head for Business Operations and Country Head (Nigeria) at the Eurasia Afro Chamber of Commerce (EACC), where he leads initiatives that promote cross-border investment and economic collaboration. Through his role, he has helped drive partnerships such as the collaboration with the EastBridge Business Chamber in Bulgaria, aimed at creating new investment corridors in sectors like agriculture, wellness, and business education. He also represents AfroAid Ghana in Nigeria, supporting development and social impact initiatives, and serves as Country Chair for Ishkama Global Change, a Community Interest Company focused on leadership and global transformation. Ukosen has also held professional roles in technology and consulting with organizations such as Axiom Intel Limited and Flow Consulting. A graduate of Akwa Ibom State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts, his career journey highlights a unique transition from the creative arts into international business leadership. His contributions to business development and cross-continental cooperation earned him a nomination for Top 10 Business Leader of the Year at the Iconic Brand Africa Awards in 2025.
