Africa House Launches in NY, Aims to Showcase Africa's Voices and Innovation

NEW YORK - Sept. 18, 2018 - PRLog -- Africa House (http://www.africahouseinternational.com/) is a pop-up meet-up, convening a vibrant network of policy-makers, thought leaders, business executives, entrepreneurs, designers and artists, and offering a rich and varied programme of discussions, presentations, interactions and exhibitions during UNGA week in New York. Created by global innovator and Founder of Pangolin LLC (https://www.pangolinllc.com/), Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, the House is a disruptive collective that aims to change the narrative, and shine a light on what's positive and possible about Africa now.

"What's exciting at this moment – this inflection point of increased stability across all regions, better policies, improved trade and tariff structures, and global connectivity that includes even the most rural and isolated populations - is that Africans are defying tired stereotypes and taking their rightful place on a global stage," says Ogilvie-Thompson. "Africa House will elevate the continent's rich diversity, tell a story about progress, innovation, and creativity, and share a compelling view of why the world needs to sit up and take notice."

Taking up residence in Africa House during the week of September 24-27^th are a variety of partners who will bring unique research, new ideas and captivating conversations to the table. aKoma Media (http://www.akomamedia.com/), co-founded by former CNN International anchor Zain Verjee, will produce an exciting interactive media and creative track with their signature `Hot Seat' interviews; and Africa House's programming will explore the dynamic subjects of travel, trade, entrepreneurship, women's rights, health, investment, partnerships, fashion, music and more. For a detailed agenda please visit our website (http://www.africahouseinternational.com/agenda).

Housed in an historic Beaux Arts mansion, with blue-chip hospitality provided by the legendary Pierre Hotel (https://www.thepierreny.com/), Africa House will host an on-site atelier presented by Studio 189 (https://studiooneeightynine.com/), as well as Second Generations (https://secondgenerations.org/), an exclusive exhibition of African and African-American artists from the diaspora curated by break-out artist Walid Layadi-Marfouk (https://walidm.com/), and will feature discussions and presentations by The Norman Lear Center's Africa Initiative (http://www.theafricainitiative.org/), African Parks (https://www.africanparks.org/), United Bank For Africa (https://www.ubagroup.com/countries/ng), Lagos Fashion Week (http://lagosfashionweek.ng/) in partnership with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (http://nepc.gov.ng/), Access Bank (https://www.accessbankplc.com/), music by DJ Kamau Preston (http://kamaupreston.com/), and more.

High-level delegates, including Heads of State, as well as senior executives, innovators, and leading creatives will make Africa House their home to gather in during the annual UNGA week. Relaxing lounge and co-working spaces will also be provided throughout the space.

Africa House's founding sponsors and supporters include the Africa-America Institute; Africa50; African Parks; Azura Power; Embassy of Gabon, Washington, D.C.; the GREAT Britain campaign and the UK's Department for International Trade; The Nigerian Export Promotion Council; Royal Air Maroc; The Mastercard Foundation; and Seven Stars Cloud.

For press interviews please contact Joy DiBenedetto, +404-558-0858 / em: joy@c5collective.com. For enquiries about membership or sponsorship opportunities, email info@africahouseinternational.com. Visit www.africahouseinternational.com for a full programme of activities.

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