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Cadi.echoesofafrica Africa is a continent of rhythm, color, voices, and vision.

At CADI, Echoes of Africa is our cultural heartbeat - a dedicated initiative that gives voice to the traditions, untold stories, indigenous knowledge, and creative expressions that define who we

Zellipah Githui, MBA is the Founder and President of Gitzell Fairtrade, a social impact company connecting African artis...
10/14/2026

Zellipah Githui, MBA is the Founder and President of Gitzell Fairtrade, a social impact company connecting African artisans and their handcrafted goods with the global marketplace. Originally from Kenya, she brings more than two decades of experience in international business, agriculture, manufacturing, quality management, and global logistics, including roles with Unilever, Monsanto Crop Science, and Bayer.

Through Gitzell Fairtrade, Zellipah works to expand economic opportunities for artisans and communities across Africa through ethical sourcing, capacity building, and access to global markets. She holds an MBA in International Business, and serves on the boards of the Fair Trade Federation, United Nations Association of St. Louis, and African Chamber of Commerce St. Louis ✨

Valerie Hays is the founder and visionary behind Mercy’s Hope, a nonprofit organizationestablished in 2007 to transform ...
10/14/2026

Valerie Hays is the founder and visionary behind Mercy’s Hope, a nonprofit organization
established in 2007 to transform the lives of vulnerable youth in Kenya. Passionate about
creating sustainable pathways to independence, Valerie has guided the organization’s
Scholarships For Success Program to a monumental milestone of 34 graduates, with 8 active
students currently receiving higher education support. Alongside these academic victories,
Mercy’s Hope oversees critical healthcare services, supports community small businesses, and is
developing a new regional resource center. The Tumaini (Hope)Center will provide resources,
and education to help vulnerable families rise above poverty and stay together as a family ✨

Florie is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter, producer, and creative marketing directorbased in St.Louis. She began p...
10/14/2026

Florie is a Nigerian-American singer-songwriter, producer, and creative marketing director
based in St.
Louis. She began performing with her siblings in N-Jection, signed to Storm Records in 2007,
touring Nigeria, and the United States. Today she writes and produces her own
music, including her new upcoming Afro-pop single “What Is It?”, and leads Floriescence, her
creative
company. She is also the founder of Artists for Artists STL, a community that helps local
creatives grow together. By day, she leads marketing and creative services as well as
photography ✨

Sekhar Prabhakar is a technology entrepreneur, business leader, and community advocatewith decades of experience deliver...
10/09/2026

Sekhar Prabhakar is a technology entrepreneur, business leader, and community advocate
with decades of experience delivering innovative solutions across government, commercial,
healthcare, financial services, and education sectors.
As the Co-Founder and CEO of CEdge Inc., Sekhar leads a nationally recognized technology
consulting and solutions company that supports federal agencies and commercial
organizations. Prior to founding CEdge, he held senior technical and leadership roles with
leading technology companies, including Sun Microsystems and Sybase. ✨

Dr. Jovita Oruwari is an award-winning breast surgeon, author, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. A Rutgers and Brown ...
10/09/2026

Dr. Jovita Oruwari is an award-winning breast surgeon, author, wellness advocate, and entrepreneur. A Rutgers and Brown alumni, she has been a leading voice in breast health for over two decades.
 
As an oncologic breast surgeon and Medical Director of Community Breast Health at a St Louis Hospital, Dr. Oruwari has been recognized as one of St. Louis’ Top Doctors every year since 2007. Passionate about whole body wellness, she founded Moving Rings, a wellness group focused on fitness, and Ugo Bloomaroma, a luxury home fragrance line. She is also the author of Black Girls in White Coats and serves on the boards of St. Louis Crisis Nursery, Cancer Support Community Network and Gateway to Hope. ✨

Larnise Boain is a senior human resources executive with a professional mission to “make work a better place.” For nearl...
10/09/2026

Larnise Boain is a senior human resources executive with a professional mission to “make work a better place.” For nearly 20 years, she has partnered with business leaders to strengthen culture, develop talent, and guide complex organizational transformation.
Larnise currently serves as Vice President and Lead HR Business Partner at Reinsurance Group of America, where she advises executives and senior leaders across Global Risk and Global Investments. ✨

We’re proud to recognize the Saint Louis Art Museum as a sponsor of Echoes of Africa 2026! 🎨Together, we’re celebrating ...
08/01/2026

We’re proud to recognize the Saint Louis Art Museum as a sponsor of Echoes of Africa 2026! 🎨

Together, we’re celebrating creativity, culture, and the power of the arts to bring people together. Thank you for supporting this incredible community event! Saint Louis Art Museum

Join us on October 24!

Thank you to ICL for supporting Echoes of Africa 2026! 🌍🤝Partnerships like yours help create meaningful cultural experie...
08/01/2026

Thank you to ICL for supporting Echoes of Africa 2026! 🌍🤝

Partnerships like yours help create meaningful cultural experiences that inspire, educate, and connect our community. We’re grateful to have you with us.

We can’t wait to celebrate together on October 24! ✨

A huge thank you to RAC for being an Official Sponsor of Echoes of Africa 2026! 🌍✨Your support helps make this celebrati...
08/01/2026

A huge thank you to RAC for being an Official Sponsor of Echoes of Africa 2026! 🌍✨

Your support helps make this celebration of African art, culture, music, fashion, and food possible. We appreciate your commitment to strengthening our community.

See you October 24! ❤️

Join us for Echoes of Africa 2026, a celebration of African culture, creativity, innovation, and community.Enjoy live pe...
07/22/2026

Join us for Echoes of Africa 2026, a celebration of African culture, creativity, innovation, and community.

Enjoy live performances, fashion, art, food, technology, inspiring speakers, and experiences for the entire family.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
📍 Wool Ballroom, Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University
🎟️ Free admission — reserve your spot through the link in our bio.

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1190 Cole Street
St. Louis, MO
63101

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