The Muzambiringa team running The Ignition Hour session

Our
Team

Meet the passionate experts driving Africa's entrepreneurial transformation

TAFADZWA DAPHNE J CHIGANGA

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

LITigress Tiger
Uganda

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.

AAKing Pin
Sierra Leone

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
Sierra Leone

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.

SAChief Skeptical Officer
Sierra Leone

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.

GMInfluencer
Sierra Leone

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.

BBGatekeeper
Sierra Leone

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.

WBBMP
Sierra Leone

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.

ZBMs Ubuntu
Sierra Leone

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.

MBRock Solid
Sierra Leone

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.

JKShadowman
Uganda

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.

MMLittle Tiger
Zimbabwe

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.

NSThe Perfect Gentleman
Zimbabwe

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.

Women entrepreneurs celebrating their graduation from a Muzambiringa program

Building a growing community of African entrepreneurs