2025 Summer Connect
September 30, 2025
- Who We are
We are people of African descent, brought together to project and celebrate our uniqueness, beauty, culture and diverse ethnicity.
Our stories deserve to be told by us, for us, and for the world to see. In a world that often overlooks or misrepresents African cultures, this platform stands as a bold declaration of pride, unity, and authenticity.
United by a shared mission to celebrate, preserve, and elevate our heritage. Our platform serves as a digital home for the diverse voices, histories, and cultures that make up the African diaspora.
With pride in our roots and eyes on the future, we are building a space that empowers, educates, and inspires
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to celebrate and amplify the beauty, depth, and richness of African cultures and traditions. We aim to be a source of pride for people of African descent and a resource for anyone eager to learn more about Africa’s influence, creativity, and resilience.
We envision a world where African identity is celebrated globally and embraced locally. A world where future generations understand their roots, appreciate their culture, and feel connected to a legacy that stretches across centuries and continents.
Through storytelling, art, fashion, music, food, language, and history, we create content that reflects the heart of African culture. We host events, curate digital exhibitions, support artists and creatives, and offer educational resources that highlight the beauty and strength of African heritage.
On October 2022, the vision for an African Centre in Ontario was presented by Mr. Michael Emeka Dibua, to an assembly of like-minded individuals of African descent. Subsequently, on February 18, 2023, an interim board of Directors, chaired by Michael Emeka Dibua, supported by Theodore Koum Njoh, as vice chair, Efuange Khumbah as Secretary General, Laura Awosanya as Financial Director, Ikenna Aniekwe as Assistant Secretary General and Sylvanus Fonguh, as Public Relations Director, was elected, with a remit to navigate the affairs of the Corporation for 18 months, and to bring the vision of the African Heritage centre into fruition.
The interim board is supported by heads of committees and an advisory committee to be inaugurated.
The African Heritage Centre was incorporated as a Not for Profit in Canada on February 22, 2023.
Behind this platform is a passionate and dedicated team of visionaries, creators, and culture keepers—each bringing their unique background, voice, and expertise to the table.
Michael is a Lawyer and Notary who practices mainly in family law in Ontario Canada. He was called to the Bar in Nigeria in 1999 and to the Ontario Bar in 2010.Michael has been involved in organizations and associations which cater for communities in Canada and Nigeria and is passionate about causes that positively influence the Nigerian and African spirit of love, kinship and togetherness. In 2012, Michael presented and spearheaded the vision which led to the birth of the Canadian Association of Nigerian Lawyers and in 2019, Michael, co-founded, the IBWU Foundation – It Begins With U- Michael has led this vision for an African Heritage Centre in Ontario, Canada, which began in late 2022
A native of Douala Cameroon, Mr. Theodore Koum Njoh immigrated to Canada in 2002 after obtaining a MSc in Engineering in Paderborn, Germany. Having founded a Waterworks Manufacturing company, PCHG Product Development Inc., Mr. Koum carries an entrepreneurial and grassroots spirit in both his professional and personal life. His interest in social responsibility delves into an advocacy for unity among the African community.
Efuange Khumbah has gained extensive expertise in managing environmental engineering projects for both the public and private sectors. He has successfully provided technical support in areas such as business development, contaminated site assessments, and compliance monitoring. He has provided advisory services to diverse industries including property development, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, and mining Beyond his professional achievements. Mr. Khumbah is a re nowned keynote speaker and the founder of Perspective Nation and Camer SC. He has been invited to speak at various events, including the opening of Black History Month by the City of Toronto Police Services. His inspiring speeches have been recognized for their ability to motivate and empower individuals to pursue their goals and aspirations. He servers in the board of several organizations and currently the Secretary General of the African Heritage Centre
With a career spanning over 10 years in the education sector, as a teacher since 2010 and currently a school principal, Gisele Libawo is an accomplished educator and passionate advocate for the advancement of education and community development. Beyond her role in education, she is a hyperactive force in the not-for-profit world. Her dedication to community involvement has lead her to various organizations such as ACELF (Association Canadienne d’éducation de Langue Francaise), NSBE (National Society Of Black Engeneers in Ontario), APBO (Association du people Bamiléké de l’Ontario), etc. Gisele is also deeply committed to the Francophonie in Northern Ontario, recognizing the importance of preserving and promoting the French language and culture through the Club Francophone du Lac Supérieur
Your support helps us preserve, celebrate, and share the richness of African culture with the world.
