RICKY MUSANA
Founder + Consultant
Ricky founded Lengoafrika because he is passionate about using his experience and connections to bring economic growth to communities. Ricky is a first generation Congolese American, relocating to Tennessee as a refugee in 2013. Since moving to the states, he has been able to expand his networks across different sectors and fields, catalyzing the inception of Lengoafrika.
He has strategically compiled a diverse premier team of experienced consultants with expertise in Agribusiness, Tourism, Banking & Fintech, Law, and Community Advocacy so that you can have the most streamlined experience with expanding your business into Africa.
EDUCATION
B.S. Economics
The National University of Rwanda
OUR PARTNERS
The integral leadership of Lengoafrika
PATRICK EKANGA
Partner + Consultant
Patrick is a versatile consultant with extensive experience in Technologies, Cloud Computing, Financial Services, Corporate Advisor and Digital Transformation Advisory. His focus has been in leading transformation strategies and business development for multi-geo and multi-cultural organizations.
Patrick has a proven track record of locking down multimillion-dollar financial gains and savings for his clients through efficient and effective savings business solutions and positive organizational changes.
In that regard, Patrick is a sought-out resource in emerging technologies, Fintech development, strategic development, financial management, digital transformation and change management.
EDUCATION
ROBERT BWIMBA
Partner + Consultant
Robert Bwimba is a Belgo-Rwandan entrepreneur. He was born in Bukavu, DR Congo. He arrived in Belgium as a young adult to pursue his education. His entrepreneurship career started in the 90’s after meeting with a British-Indian textile investor. Under the investor’s mentorship, Robert got the opportunity to immerse himself in the world of clothing + textiles. After two years of acting as Chief Manager Overseeing the set-up of all of the brand’s clothing outlets in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France, Robert decided to open his own denim boutiques in Brussels, called Denim Palace. His new business was met with great success, and soon two more boutiques were opened where he sold his brand of jeans, R.B. Jeans
EXPERIENCE
Textile Business
Agri-Business
Restaurants/Tourism
Night Club Owner
Education
GILBERT MAKELELE
Partner + Consultant
Gilbert Makelele is a community leader, entrepreneur and founder of the Cooperative Society of Innovative Coffee Producers in Kivu (SCPNCK). He is integrated in creating peace, economic stability, sustainable development, and fair wages around African exports of coffee and cacao. He is also integrated in programs that help create conservation methods in Africa for cacao in protected areas and national parks.
EDUCATION
LALANIRINA ANDRIAMIARISOA
Partner + Consultant
With over 25 years consulting in both public and private sectors, Lala has worked in Rwanda, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of Congo, Botswana, and South Africa. She is extremely passionate about connecting African individuals with jobs related to the Food Security and Mining Sector. She is particularly interested in women empowerment and pours a lot of her time in combating gender based violence. Through consulting and job implementation, she is able to help bring healing and economic stability to Africans who went through suffering and stressful experiences.
EXPERIENCE
Masters in Humanitarian + Economic Geography
Madagascar University
