Akin Akinsanya
Founder & CEO
“African Restaurant Week presents an exciting and unique opportunity to celebrate the best of African culture and is a great tool for socio-economic and cultural impact. This mission-driven festival aims to promote emerging African/African-American/Caribbean voices in the global culinary movement, foster communal and cultural ties, and support the economic development of locally owned food businesses” said (Akin Akinsanya) Founder of the African Restaurant Week.
Aly Kaba
Director Office on African Affairs
With ten years of experience managing multifaceted operational and strategic development across government and nonprofit ecosystems, Aly Kaba has served at the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) in various capacities since 2015, including Interim and Deputy Director.
Maame Amoyaw
Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement
The Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement leads the strategic development and management of partnerships to amplify the mission of African Restaurant Week (ARW) in Washington, D.C., and Maryland. This role will serve as a key ambassador, fostering collaborative relationships with restaurants, sponsors, community organizations, and cultural stakeholders to promote African, African American, and Caribbean cuisine and culture.