Uzodinma Iweala is a multifaceted individual, boasting a trifecta of expertise in the realms of writing, filmmaking, and medicine.
As the Chief Executive Officer of The Africa Center in New York, he spearheads a mission to redefine the narrative surrounding Africa and its diaspora by focusing on the intersections of culture, policy, and business.
Furthermore, Uzodinma is the Co-Founder of Ventures Africa Magazine, a publication that delves into the realms of business, policy, culture, and innovation in Africa.
In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, he is a member of the Presidents Youth Advisory Group (PYAG) for Jobs for Youth Africa (JfYA) at the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Throughout his illustrious career, Uzodinma has penned three remarkable books: Beasts of No Nation (2005),a novel that was also adapted into a major motion picture; Our Kind of People (2012),a non-fiction account of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria; and Speak No Evil (2018),a novel that explores the life of a queer first-generation Nigerian teenager set in Washington, D.C.
His work has garnered widespread recognition, solidifying his position as an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and medical doctor.
