Core Team
YaAdam Fye
Co-Founder and CEO
YaAdam Fye
Country: Gambia and Tanzania
Position: Co-Founder and CEO
Vision for African Children: We want to bring Africa to the forefront and encourage children to see magic Africa's vast richness, it’s history, culture, traditions and most importantly, her people.
Education: YaAdam has a Master of Science in Management from New England College and bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from the University of Hartford. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.
Anna Fye
Co-Founder and Director of Product Innovation
Anna Fye
Country: Gambia and Tanzania
Position: Co-Founder and Director of Product Innovation
Vision for African Children: I want us to create a space where African children can see how valuable and magnificent their real-life experiences are.
Education: Anna has master’s degree in Public Policy and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Jainaba Fye
Partner and Content Creator
Jainaba Fye
Country: Gambia and Tanzania
Position: Partner and Content Creator
Vision for African Children: Children of the African diaspora must have their experiences reflected back to them and have their stories told with care.
Education: Jainaba is a graduate of Spelman College where she earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies.
Lucy M. Fye
Partner and Content creator
Lucy M. Fye
Country: Tanzania and Gambia
Position: Partner and Content creator
Vision for African Children: Our children deserve representation in the literacy world. Seeing oneself in books is affirmation of your worth in this world.
Education: Lucy has a Master of Science in Economics and International Finance from Harvard University, Graduate Diploma in Taxation and Fiscal Policy from Harvard Law School, and a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration from Uppsala University.
Manuela
Content Creator and Producer
Manuela Mhina
Country: Tanzania
Position: Content Creator and Producer
Vision for African Children: I want to spark their individual creativity and to encourage and foster a love of reading.
Education: Manuela has a Master of Science in Poverty Reduction Policy and Practice from the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London and bachelor’s of art in Business Administration from University of Brighton.
Kahenya
Animation, Project Manager
Kahenya Kangethe
Country: Kenyan
Position: Animation, Project Manager
Vision for African Children: My passion is producing authentic African projects; I am looking to bring a bit of Africa to Animation.
Education: Kahenya graduates this July 2022 with Bachelors of animation from the LEEDS Arts University in the United Kingdom.
Janet
Social Media Marketer & Trainer
Janet Machuka
Country: Kenyan
Position/specialty: Social Media Marketer & Trainer
Vision for African Children: Digital spaces now offer additional avenues for African storytellers to create and tell their stories affordably. I hope we use all available opportunities to allow African authors to tell African stories to the children with relatable characters and environments without relying on hearsay.
Education: Janet has a bachelor’s degree in Media Science from Moi University.
Sulayman
Editor and Research/Policy Subject Matter Expert
Sulayman Njie
Country: Gambian
Position: Editor and Research/Policy Subject Matter Expert
Vision for African Children: I want to see an Africa where we center, write, and narrate our own stories, which allows us to present and deal with our humanity with all its gorgeousness, flaws, and limitations.
Education: Sulayman has Doctor of Philosophy in Planning, Governance and Globalization and a Master of Public and International Affairs from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and holds a Bachelor of Social Science from Bluefield State College.
Juan
Graphic Designer
Juan Diaz- Rodriguez
Country: Venezuela
Position/specialty: Graphic Designer
Vision for African Children: Our beautiful cultures and stories should be heard and seen around the world.
Education: Juan has bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from Universidad de Los Andes.