
Our
Team
Meet the passionate experts driving Africa's entrepreneurial transformation

TAFADZWA DAPHNE J CHIGANGA
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Taphie, as she is popularly known, is a private-sector development and leadership expert with a strong passion for the socioeconomic development of Africa. She has extensive experience working in the startup and SME development sector, participating in creating multiple multi-million dollar startups and programs in Asia, Africa and Europe. She is recognized as one of the lead trainers and implementers for financial literacy and financial inclusion programs.
A decade of start-up C-suite experience, BCom actuarial science, MBA banking and finance, Acumen global fellow 2016, Immigrant ecosystem builder champion 2024, Forbes 30 under 50 Africa leading women 2025, MIT Solve reviewer 2018 –2025
Our Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs
Linda Irene
aka “Tigress Tiger”
Chief Operations and Investment Officer
If Tigress Tiger is in your inbox, better give her what she wants. Her bite is gentle but a bite all the same. Linda is the person who will make you do what she wants, gently or otherwise, and you will be very glad she did. She is driven, results oriented and unyielding.
Abdul Aziz Nasser
aka “King Pin”
Partnerships and Ecosystem Development Lead SL
Our King Pin comes with extensive experience in both business enterprise development and our ecosystem. Nasser has over a decade experience in the Sierra Leone ecosystem and comes with a wealth of experience in business development service delivery, training, coaching, partner engagement and relationships. Now ain't that the mark of a true King!

Usubella Jalloh
aka “Fulamusu Fireball”
Programs Manager
Fulamusu Fireball is epicentre of our impact and operations. She is committed and burns with passion for the work we are doing, and while she maybe small in stature, she is definitely not a pushover. She is a woman on a mission.
Saidu Alusine Kamara
aka “Chief Skeptical Officer”
Programs Officer
Our CSO plays hard ball, the intellectual pressure test behind every major decision. Sahid asks the hard questions, challenges assumptions, and pushes ideas until they either break… or become unbreakable. His skepticism isn't resistance, it's refinement.
Gabriella Marie Umutoni
aka “Influencer”
Partnerships + Investments
Our Influencer knows each one of us individually, and as a group. She understands how to push us to become the best version of ourselves. Gaby is our constant cheerleader, and fills the office with laughter from her unending jokes and enthusiasm.
Baigha Bai Conteh
aka “Gatekeeper”
Finance Manager + Investment
Our Gatekeeper is soft-spoken and steady, rarely raises his voice, but he quietly raises the bar. Baigha protects the organization from unnecessary risk. He keeps us compliant, financially disciplined, and structurally sound.
Wurie Barrie
aka “BMP”
Finance and Administration
BMP handles all our Big Man Party requirements, taking care of Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Admin, HR and supporting our content creation work. Wurie is gentle, kind and soft spoken. He is the embodiment of soft power. We celebrate BMP as the longest serving staff member.
Zainab Bundu
aka “Ms Ubuntu”
Branding and Marketing
Ms Ubuntu keeps our core value, the Ubuntu way of life, fresh in our minds everyday. She owns the vision and values of the company and lives by them. From the very first day, we knew Zainab would push us to do better.
Mohammed Barbar Kamara
aka “Rock Solid”
Media + Content
Rock Solid. You can count on Barbar to be there, and to capture every moment. Throughout the 16 districts of Sierra Leone, Barbar has captured our work for years. We have records of everything because of him.
Josh Karamuzi
aka “Shadowman”
Technology Adaption and Adoption Lead
Shadowman lives in the shadows, but his fingerprint is probably your first contact with Muzambiringa, and the engine we run on. Josh is an experienced tech engineer who helps support Muzambiringa's technology integration and development.
Mongameli Mathe
aka “Little Tiger”
Executive Assistant
The Little Tiger is not afraid to open any door, ask any question or reach as far and high as he wishes. Just like Tigress, Monga is unyielding, determined and tends to succeed on whatever mission he is on. We feed off his positive energy.
Njabulo Sandawana
aka “The Perfect Gentleman”
Partnership + Ecosystem Development Lead (Zimbabwe)
Our Perfect Gentleman is composed, respectful, and steady, Njabulo brings quiet strength to every room. He leads with grace, listens before speaking, and handles pressure with poise. Where others rush, he restores balance.

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