Isaac Okeno is a Kenyan politician, entrepreneur, philanthropist and arts enthusiast. His work combines business, public service and community development, with a particular interest in youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and improving access to opportunities and essential services.
Prof. Vicensia Shule is a Tanzanian scholar, filmmaker, cultural policy specialist and human rights activist with extensive experience across Africa’s cultural and creative sectors. Her work spans cultural policy, research, film and creative industries, with a strong commitment to youth development, human rights and expanding opportunities for young Africans through culture and creativity.
Geoffrey Obura is a Kenyan lawyer and Senior Partner at Obura Mbeche & Company Advocates, with extensive experience in legal practice, labour law and institutional governance. He is also a long-standing supporter of the arts, including through a venue that provides space for live music and artistic exchange.
Cécile Frobert is a French diplomat with experience in international cooperation and development. Beyond her diplomatic work, she is a passionate human rights advocate, with a particular interest in the rights of women and children. She has volunteered with feminist and civil society organisations across Africa, contributing to advocacy initiatives promoting gender equality, women’s rights and social justice.
Fumba Chama, widely known as Pilato, is a Zambian artist, activist and public servant. He currently serves as Permanent Secretary for Special Duties at Cabinet Office, having previously served as Permanent Secretary responsible for Arts and Culture. His career spans music, human rights advocacy, cultural policy and public administration, bringing together creative practice, civic engagement and public service.
Lucy Ilado is a Kenyan journalist, researcher and cultural policy specialist with over a decade pan-African experience across the creative economy. Her work spans intellectual property, media, programme design, institutional development and sector research. She founded ORECA to help close gaps in evidence, policy and programme implementation, and to support stronger cultural and creative sectors across Africa.