How do you feel about being nominated? At first, I was like No! Don’t have me there, but to be honest, it is an honor to be nominated by my boss Eric Nzeribe. I have been working with Mr. Eric for years and it is great to have an amazing mentor who believes in you and your abilities, even when you don’t see those things in yourself. Mr. Eric is always giving me the opportunity to fly and helps me in the process. I am more than super grateful.

What is your inspiration? I believe there is still so much to accomplish but I also believe in recognizing small beginnings. I plan on doing my best where God places me and am hopeful that my work and my persona have an impact on others.

What are you engaged in?
I am currently working on FunTimes, constantly making the magazine the best it can be content wise, expanding and connecting the magazine, website and online presence. It is a work in progress, but praise be to God. I’m also active in my church, Dominion Christian Fellowship Center, and a member of Sunday Praise, anew gospel group in Philadelphia.

What are your plans?
I was super inspired to create a blog on photographing and capturing people, especially Africans in the U.S., creating more positive imagery of our people. I look forward to expanding the cultural conversations we have in the magazine to other media outlets like radio and television and bringing those issues to life.

What does being African Diaspora mean to you? It means a lot being a part of African Diaspora and representing my culture in the U.S. and worldwide.

Nominated by Eric Nzeribe, publisher of FunTimes Magazine