MBÔNGI SPEAKERS – DECOLONIZING MINDS
FOR AFRICAN SOVEREIGNTY

Dr. Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala

Dr. Khanyisile Litchfield-Tshabalala

Titles: PhD | Retired Rear Admiral Junior Grade | Public Service Leader | Afrikan Spiritual Advocate

Dr. Khanyisile is a highly accomplished figure with a career spanning public service, academic excellence, and activism for justice. She is South Africa's first female naval admiral and has held pivotal roles in gender mainstreaming, institutional transformation, and youth empowerment. As Chairperson of APNIFFT, she addresses illicit financial flows in Africa. Her work and writings, including her upcoming books on African spirituality and warrior women, reflect her commitment to Afrikan identity and decoloniality.


Nware Rahsaan Burge

Nware Rahsaan Burge

Titles: PhD(c) | M.S.Ed./BA | Professor | High School Teacher | Filmmaker | Cultural Advocate

Prof. Burge is an educator, filmmaker, and advocate for African cultural identity. His award-winning documentary, DNA: Using Genealogy to Change My Slave Last Name, challenges African descendants to reclaim their heritage. A sought-after speaker, he engages audiences worldwide on history, culture, and empowerment, and has lectured at renowned institutions, including Oxford University and the University of Helsinki.


Nasiru Monsuru Kolawole

Nasiru Monsuru Kolawole (Farmer Kolawole)

Titles: Agro-Business Expert | Mentor | Sustainable Farming Advocate | Pan-African Collaborator

Farmer Kolawole is a leader in sustainable agriculture and climate-smart farming. Through his mentorship, he empowers young farmers to adopt eco-friendly practices, ensuring food security and environmental preservation. His work includes preserving indigenous seeds and creating innovative farming models, fostering self-sufficiency and economic growth within African communities.


Nduku Mulumba

Nduku Mulumba

Titles: Afrocentrism Unity Advocate | Educator | Cultural Ambassador

Nduku Mulumba is a passionate educator and advocate for Afrocentrism. Her mission is to empower WanaUbuntu (Africans) by addressing the social and structural dynamics of oppression and reclaiming African sovereignty. A former US federal government analyst, she uses her experiences to highlight systemic racism while advocating for diversity and inclusion. Through her podcast, Kumbukeni, she challenges Western narratives about WanaUbuntu.