African Philanthropy Forum is led by a highly experienced and passionate team, board, and advisory network.
Board Chair & Pioneer Board Member
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Executive Director
Head of Operations
Accountant
Communications Manager
Executive Secretary, The African Capacity Building Foundation
Founder, Princess of Africa Foundation
Vice President NBA, MD NBA Africa
Director, Kenyatta Trust
Acting Regional Director, Southern Africa, Ford Foundation
Founder, Global Philanthropy Forum
CEO, Aliko Dangote Foundation
Board Chair
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Nyimpini Mabunda is the CEO for Southern Africa at General Electric. He has 25+ years background leading major consumer goods, food franchise, and telecoms businesses across Africa and the United Kingdom. Prior to joining GE, he fulfilled roles at the Country/Divisional CEO level for two major multinational businesses – Vodafone/ Vodacom and Diageo.
His expertise in strategy, marketing, sales, digital transformation, data analytics, business turnaround, private equity, stakeholder management, and market development define him as a well-rounded leader who has an impressive track record of driving results and talent development.
Nyimpini is a recognized industry leader who sits on a few external boards as non-executive director and chairman. He is also a former senior advisor for Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he assisted the partners to build the business in Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) and Consumer Good Practices across sub-Saharan Africa. Nyimpini who holds an MBA from the University of Cape Town is a regular speaker and panelist at industry events, some highlights include his role as a judge and panelist at the Stanford University’s Africa Business Forum start up initiative, emcee at the official Nelson Mandela Memorial in Uganda, and moderator at the ILLA Africa lawmakers conference.
More recently Nyimpini was appointed Chair of U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-South Africa Business Council, the premier Washington-based business organization dedicated to the economic relationship between the United States and South Africa. The Council represents America’s leading companies doing business with South Africa, and it is comprised of senior executives of U.S. companies from every sector investing in South Africa.
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Wale serves on the Boards of several portfolio companies, and was the Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee of the $280 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund. In 2014, he was appointed to serve on President Obama’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). For his ongoing commitment to advancing the private equity cause in Africa, Wale was awarded the LP Person of the Year in 2024 at the Private Equity Awards Africa in London.
Wale completed his BA in Economics and Business Administration at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he serves as a Board Trustee. He received his MBA from John M. Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri with a concentration in Finance. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1995 and he is a member of the CFA Institute. He was inducted into the New York Chapter of the National Association of Security Professionals Wall Street Hall of Fame in 2008
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He has served as a Guest Professor at the Macau University of Science and Technology, as well as the City University of Hong Kong Law School. He has lectured at Case Western Reserve Law School (CWRU), University of Pacific McGeorge, the World Affairs Council in Sacramento, California, and Peking University (School of Transnational Law) in Shenzhen. He is an adjunct lecturer at the Loyola Law School Masters in Law (LLM) Pro Law Program; he has spoken at the Maine and Kreisky Forums. He has published broadly and been cited on the subject of legal and judicial reform. He is currently a Senior Advisor to the Absa Group Limited (JSE Limited); he previously served as Non Executive Director of the Absa Group, serving on the Audit and Compliance, Social Sustainability and Ethics, and Group Credit Risk Committees. He has served as Chairman of Barclays Bank, and Absa Bank in Uganda, serving as the Chairman of Human Resources and Compensation, and the Board Audit Committees. He serves on the Board of Directors of the ILI in Washington, DC, and the African Philanthropy Forum.
He has served on Special Advisory Boards including Interpol (biosecurity) and UN Habitat. He is Vice-Chair on the Staff Appeals Tribunal at the East African Development Bank. He is a member of the Visiting Committee, at the Center for International Affairs, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). He also serves on the Dean’s Cabinet For Global Legal Studies at CWRU Law School. He is a member of the American Law Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University, a Juris Doctor from CWRU School of Law, and Masters in International and Comparative Law, from Georgetown University Law Center. He is licensed to practice (inactive) in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Cosmos Club, and has been honored by International Bar Association (Innovation).
He is a Ugandan and British citizen, and US Permanent Resident. He is married to Lyvia Kakonge, a Canadian Barrister and Solicitor; they have 3 children and currently reside in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Executive Director
Mosun Layode is a development professional with two decades of experience in international development and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the African Philanthropy Forum (APF) where she works extensively across Africa with established and emerging philanthropists who are committed to the sustainable and inclusive development of Africa. She was instrumental to the establishment of APF as an independent entity in Africa, increasing its reach and impact in the philanthropic community, as well as growing its brand and membership base. Prior to this, she served as the Executive Director of WIMBIZ and LEAP Africa, leading nonprofits in Nigeria. Passionate about the interplay of social issues and business, Mosun founded Social Runway, a nonprofit organization established to harness the power of the crowd for small donations supporting crucial initiatives
Mosun studied Urban and Regional Planning at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria and obtained an MSc. in Environmental Resources Management from Lagos State University. She has an MBA from Lagos Business School and benefited from Executive Programs offered by the IESE Business School, Barcelona and Harvard Business School. Mosun currently sits on nonprofit boards including Candid, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and AMP Health. She is an alumnus of the United States International Visitors Leadership Program and was identified by Forbes as one of the black women to watch in philanthropy.
Head of Operations
Ngozi Obigwe Kunuji is a development professional with over two decades experience in international development, non-profit management, and business strategy. Prior to joining the African Philanthropic Forum, she was the Chief Operations Officer at iOpenEye Africa Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation that utilises the power of performance art to challenge the status quo, empower and improve the independence, rights, and status of women. Before then, she served as the Programme Manager at NewGlobe where she advances the work to advance the cause of access to quality education, for low- income families and assists government to transform their basic education sector. She was the Chief Operating Officer of LEAP Africa, a leading non-profit organisation and had a stint in the private sector, where she held roles in administration, business development and public relations.
Driven by her passion for development in Africa, Ngozi has spent the last two decades supporting entrepreneurs, youth, and social innovators. She serves on the Board of several consulting and non-profits organisations as well as small and medium enterprises- SMEs. She is an advisor to many youth groups and entrepreneurs.
Ngozi studied Theatre Arts at University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She has personality assessment certification from the Center for Creative Leadership -CCL, North Carolina and certifications in Marketing, Public Relations, and Non-profit management from the Lagos Business School. She is an Alumnus of the British Council organized Interaction Leadership Programme and a member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria – SCGN.
Accountant
Kenneth Ochuko is the Accountant at APF. He has over five years of professional experience in External Audit, Financial Accounting, Business Management, Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance Services. Prior to APF, Kenneth worked as an Audit Manager at Olutayo Obadina and Co. Chartered Accountants where he led audit exercises including the audit of Global Manpower Limited, Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) and Biznurture Financial Services Limited. He also served at Daltrade Nigeria Ltd as the Branch Accountant.
Passionate about improving lives in rural areas, Kenneth has joined several groups in organising programs geared towards improving lives of people living in rural Nigeria.
Kenneth obtained a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Accounting from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso; is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and is currently doing his Masters Degree program in Finance at the University of Lagos.
Communications Manager
Bolanle Onilogbo started her communications career formally in 2018 and has worked in the development sector for several years with projects in the areas of Gender empowerment, Governance, Public health, Migration, Agriculture and more recently Philanthropy. She has gathered a wealth of experience in digital and traditional media strategies, creating compelling content that translates complex data into accessible and impactful messages for diverse audiences.
Throughout her experience in the development sector, she has worked with donors and international organizations such as the Malala Fund, OSIWA, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Federal Ministry of Labor and Employment, Palladium, and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, among others.
With a first degree in International Law and a second in Global Media, Bolanle is interested in utilizing the power of media as a tool for social change.
Programs Manager
Yinka is a Development Professional with core expertise in Research, Project Management as well as Policy and Programme Development. He is currently a Programme Officer- Research at APF.
Working across Development areas such as Public Health, Migration, Gender, Law and Policy, he has supported leading civil-society organizations, bilateral organizations and multilateral agencies (such as USAID, GIZ, British Council, Save the Children, World Health Organization, International Organization on Migration and African Union Commission) to ideate and implement sustainable solutions to pressing concerns in Africa.
Working across Development areas such as Public Health, Migration, Gender, Law and Policy, he has supported leading civil-society organizations, bilateral organizations and multilateral agencies (such as USAID, GIZ, British Council, Save the Children, World Health Organization, International Organization on Migration and African Union Commission) to ideate and implement sustainable solutions to pressing concerns in Africa.
Prior to joining the APF, he worked at the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria as Policy Officer where his contribution to Policy and Programme Development resulted in the institutionalization of a public-private partnership which has received international acclaim and philanthropic contribution.
A firm believer in the importance of next-generation philanthropy in sustainable development, he has occupied leadership positions within several youth-led organizations such as Give Hope to the Slum Child Initiative (as Head of Fundraising), LED Initiative (as Programme Lead), Asido Foundation as (Deputy Director of Communications) and was the Charter President of the Leo Club Ikeja.
He is an active contributor to philanthropic organizations centered on gender justice, diversity, sustainability, and climate change. Yinka is a Member of The International Society for Priorities in Health. He holds a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin and is studying for an MPH in Public Health Policy and Management at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
Volunteer
Oduolayinka is a certified project manager with over a decade of experience transforming innovative ideas into impactful programs that drive meaningful change. Passionate about improving education, livelihoods, and employment opportunities—especially for young people, women, and girls—she is dedicated to turning big visions into tangible results.
A skilled leader and collaborative team player, Oduolayinka thrives at the intersection of public policy and social impact. Her work spans women’s rights, education, youth empowerment, and politics, with a sharp focus on delivering sustainable, African-led solutions to African challenges. She is guided by a strong belief in the power of community and collaboration, often reminding us that “we are the ones we’ve been waiting for to deliver African solutions to African problems.”
With a bachelor’s degree in Business and Global Politics and a certificate in International Business and Political Studies from Arizona State University, Oduolayinka brings together academic grounding and practical expertise. Whether she’s designing innovative programs, advocating for gender equity, or mentoring the next generation of changemakers, her work is driven by a steadfast commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive future for the continent.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Oduolayinka is deeply connected to African history and culture, loves building bridges across diverse communities, and is passionate about inspiring others to reach their fullest potential.
