I am a social entrepreneur, gender equality, empowerment champion and a self-taught blogger with multiple skills that I’ve acquired over the past 11 years. Fuelled by my passion for empowering and promoting African girls and women, their voices, equality and diversity, I consider myself a ‘forever student,’ eager to both build on my academic foundations in Sociology and Politics, while staying in tune with the latest digital and in person strategies that will amplify the voices of African women, my local community and those of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities.

When I am not all things Teakisi, you’ll catch me watching Thor: Ragnarok over and over again. Or is it Infinity War and End Game?

I am a member of the Ishami Foundation which works towards bringing awareness of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsis, in regards to my own personal experience with the Rwandan Genocide. I believe in amplifying the stories of the voiceless, taking pride and power in them. Over the years, I have developed strong skills in childcare while working as a teaching assistant. I am also passionate about bringing people together to collaborate in ways in which they can work towards a better community.

I am a proud mother of two children.

I’m the administrative assistant at Teakisi, among other external community roles. I attended the first Teakisi event in February 2020 and have been a part of the African Woman Collective since then. I started my career as a Community Musician around the same time in 2020 after graduating where I’ve gathered experience working with a diverse range of communities from various backgrounds. I really enjoy networking and collaborating with others. In my own work as a songwriter and events organiser I embed an ethos of social justice and strive for change particularly focussed on inclusion for women and gender minorities and the minoritised global majority. As a dual heritage ‘Nigeordian’ woman myself I understand the importance of Teakisi as an inclusive accessible organisation, with Community, Collaboration and Change at the heart of it.

I’m Nassima Mmanga, a mother, social entrepreneur, student, pit master, interpreter and full time social butterfly. Being the lucky mother of three girls, they inspire me to become the hard-working woman I am today. I always strive to become the best version of myself and take pride in the journey of learning in all walks of life. If not with people, my next best place you could find me is my garden over hot coals turning anything from meat on a stick to tasty charred veggies.

I hope to one day be fluent in French and Arabic. Working with people, cultures and bringing positive change into our communities and especially empowering ethnic minorities is my calling. I feel collectively our differences can create cohesion and make positive impacts and change in our communities.