Thelma Ekiyor

"In 5 years I believe that we will be showcasing a lot of lucrative innovations that were created by Africans for Africa."

"We have a strategic role to play in breaking that financial and growth ceiling."

"Start wherever you are and just do your little bit and that little will match up with somebody else little bit. Before you know it we have a wide level of impact."

"we will get more funding and financing if we collaborate because we will prove that Africa is the place where people should invest."

"So many people struggle with where do I start from even when they want to make a difference."

"Women are way ahead of men in terms of wanting to be social change makers."

"If your voice is not part of shaping what black philanthropy is, we will be impacted by what other people develop."