AMAKA: A Pan-African Creator Platform for Gen-Z and Millennial Women AMAKA is a creator platform that empowers Pan-African Gen-Z and Millennial women to create, share, and monetize their stories to a global audience. Launched in 2021 by Adaora Oramah, AMAKA has quickly become a leading platform for Pan-African creators, with thousands of users across 60 countries. AMAKA’s clients include the likes of Nike, YouTube, Access Bank, and ETG, who partner with the platform to amplify branded content and digital campaigns to a young, engaged audience. AMAKA has also collaborated with influential women such as Naomi Campbell, Ayra Starr, Yemi Alade, Noor Tagouri, Zozibini Tunzi, and Minnie Dlamini, and is backed by Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab. At AMAKA, we believe that the stories of Pan-African women are powerful and deserve to be told. We are committed to providing a platform for our creators to share their stories with the world, and to helping them monetise their content.
Media Partners
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For over 21 years, Colourful has been the leading radio broadcaster and creative studio dedicated to curating African and African-Caribbean music, culture and experiences.
Colourful’s brand is the multi-award-winning legacy digital commercial radio station Colourful Radio and creative studio Colourful Studios.
Visit colourful.com or via your favourite apps or smart devices – just tell Siri/Google/Alexa “Play Colourful Radio”.
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Just Entrepreneurs is a digital publication based in the UK, but committed to inspiring, empowering and commemorating entrepreneurs around the world. Discover the founder stories of innovative entrepreneurs , the latest startup news, cutting-edge research, and practical business insights by industry experts. The publication also offers an annual mentoring programme that connects early-stage founders with seasoned experts and entrepreneurs relevant to their industry.
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The Now You’re Talking Network is a community and business supporting women to earn more and be more confident. We host our own events and workshops as well as run corporate workshops for a range of leading companies and startups relating to career and personal development. We also have active communication groups, social media and a fortnightly newsletter. To find out more about the network, check out all the relevant links here: https://linktr.ee/nytnetwork
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CONNECT WITH THE SCALE-UP COMMUNITY
Evening Standard’s SME XPO is the UK’s leading exhibition and conference dedicated entirely to ambitious SME founders and decision-makers who are looking to scale. Take part in the SME XPO 2024 to gain insights, connect with peers, and explore the latest business solutions for growth.
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Check Select Inject is a carb counting mobile app designed to help people with diabetes make informed choices when ordering from their favourite restaurants. The app provides users with a database of popular take-out brands and their menu items, along with their nutritional information and carb counts. This allows users to easily track their carbohydrate intake and manage their blood sugar levels, even when eating out. The app aims to make it easier for people with diabetes to enjoy takeout food while maintaining a healthy diet, helping them to live healthier, happier lives.
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UltravisionTV is the first “Online Lifestyle Channel” in the UK, for Black Britain, showcasing relevant and positive content/programmes from, Business & Finance, Health & Wellness, Fashion, Entertainment, Travel, Culture & Community, Cuisine, Education and much more. We also offer a variety of other services. our motto, ‘we inform, educate, entertain & inspire’
Community Partners
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Founded in 2017, the All-In Diversity Project is a not-for-profit industry-driven initiative that benchmarks diversity, equality and inclusion. We offer the tools to make businesses more diverse and inclusive. Our vision is to shift the paradigm for inclusion through transparency, measurability and actionable tactics that can be adopted globally.
Our Mission: To be the recognised global resource for diversity, equality and inclusion.
Our Vision: To shift the paradigm for inclusion through transparency, measurability and actionable tactics that can be adopted globally.
Our role is to share data and information and promote education, understanding and best practice. We believe that transparency and measurability will provide the most powerful tools for initiating and implementing changes that work best for this sector.
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BelEve equips girls and young women aged 8-22 with the skills, support, and confidence to find their voice and make informed choices about their future in an inclusive community. We advocate and create a sisterhood culture, contributing to female empowerment and gender equality in the UK. We create opportunities to transform girls and young women, with tools and programmes that build self-belief, self-love, and self-confidence and address emotional, mental, and physical well-being. We work collaboratively with the community and we strive to create a legacy for the next generation, to achieve our mission that all girls and young women are empowered to become leaders of their own world.
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BELOVD is a pioneering DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and representation partnership, founded by visionary leader Marvyn Harrison. Renowned for his ability to deliver business goals and catalyse cultural change, Marvyn has positioned BELOVD as a leading consultancy for cultural transformation. Driven by a passion for community strategy, Marvyn’s influence extends beyond the corporate realm. As the founder of Dope Black Dads and Dope Black Men, he has become a powerful voice for the Black community across the UK, US, and Africa, advocating for positive change and representation. BELOVD has successfully guided clients such as WPP, Footlocker, City Football Group, and News UK in achieving tangible results across various projects and campaigns. BELOVD’s expertise in policies, talent acquisition, HR, and people strategy enables us to effect change and deliver meaningful outcomes. Harrison’s impact goes beyond his consultancy work. As a regular contributor to televised platforms like Good Morning Britain, Steph’s Packed Lunch, The Kickoff, and BBC 5Live, he lends his expertise to important discussions on critical issues. Furthermore, he has published two children’s books with Pan Macmillan Kids and plans to release another book centred around personal transformation for men. With a dedication to leadership, community, and diversity, Marvyn Harrison strives to make a significant impact in his industry and society. Through BELOVD’s education, training, and strategy, he works towards creating more equitable and just workplaces for everyone.
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The BeOnBoard Programme aims to support businesses and organisations to improve the diversity of their Governing Bodies and Boards.
By specifically providing a pool of competent women and men from diverse backgrounds. In short, the BeOnBoard programme seeks to:
Identify emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds in terms of ethnicity and gender.
Support their development providing the training required to make them board-ready.
Provide network platforms to connect business Boards to potential Board members from diverse backgrounds.
Provide mentoring and coaching to ensure the post-placement candidate’s success.
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The Black Criminology Network (BCN) launched during 2020.
The primary objective of the network is to support current and prospective Criminologists (and other related disciplines), particularly of Black heritage to Network, Learn and Achieve. This is often done by facilitating monthly networking events, encouraging development, and sharing opportunities. The Black Criminology Network are also open to consulting individuals with innovative ways of supporting students or peers.
Since our inception, we have successfully connected Criminologists of Black heritage; hosted networking events; provided ample opportunities for learning & Development; and have earned award recognition.
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Black Women in Real Estate (BWRE) is a community where black women are supported and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work, are given opportunities to thrive, and improve their psychological safety. As a collective we challenge the status quo, presenting black women as industry experts and increasing the number of black women represented in business, events, networks, and professional bodies. At BWRE we create opportunities for Black Women to grow and sustain fulfilling careers in the Real Estate Industry. We do this by raising awareness of the plethora of careers open to them in the Real Estate industry, and support and create a community for the many Black Women already working in the Real Estate Industry. As a growing community of Black women in Real Estate we aim to: – Increase the number, profile and representation of Black women in Real Estate. – Improve the experience of Black women in the industry. – Develop and maintain respected partnerships with industry leaders. – Drive retention and progression among Black women in Real Estate.
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The Brown Skin Girls network is a platform designed to elevate black women and support their journey into and within positions of leadership.
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Cashblack is a social impact platform that rewards members with cashback for shopping online with Black-owned businesses. Members explore a range of Black-owned products and services enjoying cashback rewards for each purchase that can be withdrawn or donated to affiliated charitable causes where donations are matched.
The platform extends to global marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and Etsy, granting direct access to Black-owned retailers. Food enthusiasts can also indulge in offerings from Black-owned restaurants and grocery stores via their Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats partnerships.
Central to Cashblack’s innovation is the Cashblack A.F.R.O.B.O.T (Algorithm For Redirection Of Black-Owned Traffic) which is an AI-powered browser extension that understands consumer behaviour to seamlessly guide users towards Black-owned alternatives to their usual online retail targets. This enables a frictionless way to support impactful businesses and earn rewards all while maintaining usual shopping habits.
Experience shopping with purpose on Cashblack; Supporting your support of Black-owned businesses.
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Coding Black Females is the largest network of black female developers in the UK. Established in 2017, we are a non profit organisation with the aim to grow and inspire the community of black female developers. We have regular meetups to provide a safe space to learn, have discussions, network, share knowledge and showcase our talents. We want our members at the beginning of their careers to see that the tech industry is accessible, whilst enabling our experienced members to share their knowledge, use their skills, and provide support/mentorship to other members of the community.
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Does is a strategy focused social organisation which provides insight and produces activations for brands to accelerate their ESG strategy.
Our initiatives includes the Black Business Incubator in partnership with Somerset House and sponsored by Morgan Stanley, Mentor Black Business in partnership with Lloyd’s Bank and Black in Business which supports and provides £100,000 worth of TV advertising to Black entrepreneurs
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Driven By Us’ mission is to empower aspiring leaders by actively engaging the community and influencing perceptions in the industry. Our focus as an organisation is to empower ethnic minorities and underrepresented groups within the workplace as well as the wider motorsport community. As an organisation, we will be working closely with schools to inspire and educate the next generation by providing hands-on, engaging workshops and advice on different motorsport career pathways. Driven by Us hold a unique perspective as all of our members are from minority backgrounds and are successfully working within the industry. We aim to support individuals on both a personal and professional level, providing networking opportunities, career advice and support on how to develop confidence in a competitive industry. We hope that STEM and Media roles within the motorsport industry will eventually become accessible to all.
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Dianne is the founder of the #EthnicityPayGap Campaign which has recently produced a research report on The Impact of the Ethnicity Pay Gap on Black Women. Dianne also contributed to The Race to the Top, a book written by Nazir Afzal OBE. Dianne Greyson is the Director of Equilibrium Mediation Consulting Ltd and Managing Partner of Synergised Solutions Ltd. She is a writer and Author of Business Culture Review. Dianne is an Advisory Board Committee Member for ShareAction providing advise and support around matters concerning the Ethnicity Pay Gap. She is also Advisory Board Committee member for the Equal Pay Alliance and Society of Emotional Intelligence UK & Europe. Dianne is the winner of the BLAC Awards for campaigning 2022 and is the recipient of the Trailblazer Award 2022 and a finalist for National Diversity Award and the Baton Awards for campaigning.
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We’re the UK’s leading youth mentoring experts face to face and online.
Every Child Needs a Mentor was founded on the belief that every young person deserves high-quality mentoring.
We have a proven track record for helping children and young people, so they can flourish in life and thrive.
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Experts in workplace inclusion: Your trusted DEI partners
EW Group is a leading workplace inclusion consultancy with over 35 years’ experience helping global companies develop more inclusive and diverse workplaces. We develop long-term partnerships with our clients and support them through their DEI journey with tailored training, analysis and consultancy programmes.
From diversity audits and consultancy support, to anti-racism and allyship training and more, our work addresses both systemic and cultural barriers to inclusion, helping you to change processes and behaviours across your business. We’ve partnered with over 3,500 companies in 85 countries and in the process impacted 1.6m leaders, managers and team members.
With a team of more than 100 diversity specialists, our cutting-edge learning and development programmes can help you achieve your DEI objectives. Our experience spans the public, private and not-for-profit sectors and our clients include Mercedes Formula 1, Disney, the BBC, UNICEF, Warner Brothers, adidas, London Probation Service, Arsenal Football Club, and Save the Children.
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Female Founders is the European market leader in driving gender diversity in tech and innovation, reaching over 70k people across Europe.
We work with startups, investors and corporates who believe in creating an equal future through providing equal opportunities for everyone.
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We are First Class Foundation, Building a First Class Nation! We create projects and programmes that serve young people and their families across the city through our seven spheres of influence: Family, Business, Politics, Media, Justice and Education.
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André Spence is a social entrepreneur, author, and mentor, who has been in the entertainment industry for over 10 years. Finding youth fame on a reality show on MTV, he presented and blogged for MOBO and organised events, bringing together global brands, and world-class talent in support of charity Finding the power of mentorship on his journey, in 2017 he founded Global Purpose Enterprise, which exists to level up young black people and help them walk in purpose through events and mentorship. His organisation has worked with top tier firms from EY to the highly sought-after private members’ club, Soho House. Now Andre and his team are on a mission to impact the lives of 1 million young Black and underserved people in the next 5 years through their upcoming app PRGRSS which connects mentees to mentors through 12-minute video calls to help them navigate their careers.
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Our vision is to normalise black female excellence to inspire generations.
GTA Black Women In Tech is a not-for-profit company. Founded in September 2019, it is the 2nd largest working group of the Tech London Advocates Group.
GTA Black Women in Tech is part of a network of more than 20,000 tech leaders, entrepreneurs and experts in London, across the UK and in over 50 countries worldwide.
Proudly independent, private sector-led, and not backed by the government, GTA Black Women In Tech fundamentally believes that London is one of the world’s leading tech hubs.
Our mission is to inspire, support, and connect the tech sphere to allow more black women to excel and tech companies to perform better through diversity & inclusion.
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Startups solve some of the world’s most important problems. When they succeed, our communities and economies succeed. And Google does, too.
That’s why Google for Startups runs accelerators, builds Campuses, and supports a global network of leading tech hubs, accelerators, and diversity-focused organizations in the world’s fastest growing markets. Connecting startups with what they need to help them grow.
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Hustle+Heels is a community for diverse people building lifestyle and consumer-focused businesses. We help turn rough ideas into money-making machines, provide access to experts and resources as well as the opportunities you need to grow successfully.
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Our mission is to create a community of high-performing and diverse tech professionals in London. We do this by delivering world-class accelerator programmes and connecting our community with remarkable jobs.
As a part of their development, our intrapreneurs will share their learning to inspire and teach young people from underrepresented groups within tech. The profits from our programme sales are then dedicated to supporting those same young people with their own journey.
In short: we harness the power of our network to instigate a cycle of social change.
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“Legally Diverse is a social media based platform that aims to provide aspiring solicitors with the information they need to successfully navigate through the solicitor recruitment process. Through YouTube videos and Instagram content, Nadine Owusu-Ansah (current magic-circle trainee solicitor) shares advice and tips on a variety of topics including: obtaining paid and unpaid legal work experience; how to successfully obtain a training contract; life in the legal profession and staying motivated and resilient throughout the process.”
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Lendoe is an access to finance platform for underestimated founders.
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We are a boutique consultancy offering tailored solutions for organisations at all stages of their inclusion and racial equity journey.
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Nurture Network is a networking hub that seeks to connect female and those underserved entrepreneurs, founders, owners and business professionals together to share their experiences, mentor and learn from each other. The Nurture Network strives to connect underrepresented people with other people of influence who can inspire, share their stories, strengthen their leadership, and pave the way to bring others along with them.
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Ritika was born and brought up in India. Not allowed to work because of her gender! She went on to achieve an MBA in the UK and broke all barriers as a first-generation immigrant to Canada and UK. Ritika has over 30 years of experience working at Board level across 3 continents, with senior stakeholders – within the public and private sector.
Ritika is on a mission to bring inclusion and innovation to the heart of organisations, and she believes that Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is a capability which can do that. Following her recent role as COO at the Cultural Intelligence Centre, Ritika is now the Founder and CEO of Prabhaav Global. Prabhaav means impact in Hindi and organization’s mission is to apply the transformational power of Cultural Intelligence for impactful leadership.
Ritika is a CQ Certified Facilitator and a Fellow at the Society of Leadership Fellows, Windsor Castle. She sits on the Strategic Advisory Board member for British Transport Police and is a Trustee and Board Director at the 5% club. Ritika is also a sought-after Keynote speaker.
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Samuel Clague is the Founder of The Stephen James Partnership, an award-winning diversity centric legal recruitment firm in the City of London. He is also the Founder of Black Lawyers Matter, a digital external mentoring and staff development platform that was named 2023 Best Technology Product at The Lawyer Awards. Mr Clague was the keynote speaker at the 2022 Financial Times Diversity in Finance Awards, and has been a judge of the event for the last two years.
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Tech Nation is the independent voice of the tech ecosystem, amplifying the needs and challenges of founders and their teams and providing them with the support they need.
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Diane Ifode is the founder and CEO of The Kickback. She is an accomplished entrepreneur with a passion for Black issues and community initiatives. She started her business with a passion for solving a problem, noticing the lack of networking opportunities for Black and Mixed Heritage professionals. Through hard work and dedication, I turned my idea into a thriving company that provides value to our customers and has created a well-known community in London. As a company, We have started speaking with similar organisations around the world to bring The Kickback experience to a global audience. I am always looking for new opportunities and challenges. I thrive on taking risks and pushing boundaries, and I am not afraid to fail.
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Founded in 1879, The London Institute of Banking & Finance (LIBF) provides education and training all around the world.
LIBF is an awarding body for professional qualifications in areas including regulated advice, retail and commercial banking, and for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in banking and finance. It is also the only specialist provider of personal finance qualifications in UK schools and colleges.
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We believe there always is a better way to grow. We positively provoke growth for our clients by reshaping consumer decision-making and experiences through media, content, and technology. The Wavemaker way is globally consistent. Fueled by the world’s most powerful consumer data, we understand where and how marketing can intervene decisively to help brands win more sales. Our 7,560 people across 88 markets have the deep knowledge, confidence, and courage to provoke growth for some of the world’s leading brands and businesses.
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We Are Black Journalists is an events platform bringing together Black journalists and broadcasters, and creating a safe networking space where we can connect and learn from each other, and grow a presence in a predominantly white industry. There are shockingly only 0.4% of Black journalists in the UK, so through our campaigning and collaborative events, we’ve now been able to build a presence across the country, having worked with the biggest media organisations globally recognised too. Main aims: Create a safe space and networking amongst each other Build our mentoring scheme Partner with organisations wanting us in their spaces Continue to provide opportunities for current and budding Black journalists
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Since 1980, Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF) has been run as a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation to promote diversity and gender equality in financial services in the UK. Whether you work for accountancy firms, banks, brokers, insurers, investment houses, finance companies, fintech providers, law practices, lenders or wealth managers, WIBF offers events of interest and support to help you progress your career and achieve your goals. At the forefront of debates, lobbying and policy making, WIBF works to establish practical solutions for issues to help the financial services sector realise the benefits that diversity and inclusion bring. In partnering with WIBF, our institutional members demonstrate they want action to accelerate change.
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Women in Journalism is for every woman journalist of every age and ethnicity. We are for women working in every sector, and at every level, who want to fulfil their potential.
