Emeka Okafor: From Faires to Spaces for Making in Africa

Emeka Okafor

Emeka Okafor has a diverse, interdisciplinary background focused on developing and raising the awareness of all things African. Currently, he is a Partner in Caranda, a manufacturer of globally distributed gourmet beverages and condiments locally sourced and produced from across Sub-Saharan Africa. Okafor is also a principal at the Makeda Fund, a private equity fund focused on the development of women-owned and managed Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Africa. In 2007 Emeka directed the TED-Global Conference held in Arusha Tanzania, he continues on today as the TED- Africa Director.