The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School (WBS) invites you to the next edition of the Adɔyɛ Dialogue Series, honouring the spirit of love in action through the lens of women’s activation and leadership.

This high-level convening pays tribute to Dr Barbara Masekela and Ms Sibongile Mkhabela whose legacies exemplify how African women lead with courage, cultural integrity, and care.

Programme highlights:

Keynote Lecture:
Dr Barbara Masekela, veteran diplomat, poet, and anti-apartheid cultural leader

Fireside Conversation:

• Ms Sibongile Mkhabela, Executive Director, Barloworld Empowerment Foundation
• Ms Gugu Xaba, CEO, Save the Children South Africa
• Ms Theo Sowa, Independent Advisor& Co-Chair, Equality Fund, African Women’s Development Fund (moderator)

Cultural Performance:
Ms Andréas Deolinda – African storyteller, singer, and journalist

Closing Reflections:
Prof Bhekinkosi Moyo and Dr Jacob Mati, Director and Deputy Director of CAPSI

Please join us as we reflect on the roles of African women as community architects, movement builders, and custodians of memory.

We look forward to hosting you.

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