‘Gbenga Sesan

Board Member
‘Gbenga Sisana

‘Gbenga Sesan is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion and digital rights through its offices in Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ‘Gbenga originally trained as an Electronic and Electrical Engineer at Obafemi Awolowo University. A Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneur of the Year (2014) and former member of the United Nations Committee of eLeaders on Youth and ICT, ‘Gbenga has also been a CyberStewards Fellow, Crans Montana Forum Fellow, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leadership Fellow, Ashoka Fellow, Our Common Future Fellow and Cordes Fellow.

WHO WE ARE

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Boni Mnisi

Production & Exhibition Coordinator
Boni Mnisi is a longform Production Coordinator, exhibiting visual artist, and published writer holding a BA in Film Production with a focus on Screenwriting and...
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Tshireletso Tshwenyane

Producer
Tshireletso is a versatile and driven professional, leveraging her 21st-century skills to contribute meaningfully and support diverse roles within the industry. With a keen focus...
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Reginald Ngwenyama

Accountant
Reginald has a passion for figures and trained accountant with several years experience. His vast experience adds value to any business organisation. His professional approach...
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Antoinette Engel

Producer
Antoinette Engel has worked in film and television since 2009 with a focus on documentary programming. In 2021 she was one of 12 creative professionals...
‘Gbenga Sisana

‘Gbenga Sesan

Board Member
‘Gbenga Sesan is the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion and digital rights through its offices in Cameroon,...
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Lina Srivastava

Board Member
Lina Srivastava catalyzes and amplifies social impact in human rights and global development through cultural expression. She is a strategist who combines media, technology, art,...
Ingrid Kopp

Ingrid Kopp

Co-director
Ingrid Kopp has worked in documentaries and interactive media since 2000. In addition to her work with Electric South, Ingrid co-founded Immerse, a publication on...
Steven Markovitz

Steven Markovitz

Co-director
Steven Markovitz has over 25 years’ experience in feature films, documentaries, short films, distribution and festivals. He has produced in more than 25 African countries...