Meet Mohombi, a multi-talented Congolese artist using his musical gifts to inspire youth and build creative infrastructure in Africa. Born in Kinshasa, Mohombi began sharing his passion for singing, dancing, and writing at a young age. Despite his humble beginnings, he’s awed by the impact his music has created worldwide, winning Grammy awards and nominations for his international collaborations.

Beyond fame, Mohombi strives to empower other artists. He co-founded a Kinshasa-based urban radio station, UFM 94.7, to engage Congolese youth through music and media. Mohombi also stresses the urgent need for investment in infrastructure and for tools to nurture Africa’s creative potential.

With over 50 percent of Africans under twenty years old, investing in the next generation of talent is key.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) invests in companies and projects in lower and middle income countries, including emerging economies in Africa, to address critical global and regional challenges. Mr. Terry Kier, Mr. Ziad Oueslati, and Ms. Sheeba Philip joined Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby to share about their companies, their models, and how the DFC’s support has impacted their companies’ growth. Watch their interviews below to learn more about SA Taxi, AfricInvest, and Akola.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) invests in companies and projects in lower and middle income countries, including emerging economies in Africa, to address critical global and regional challenges. Mr. Terry Kier, Mr. Ziad Oueslati, and Ms. Sheeba Philip joined Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby to share about their companies, their models, and how the DFC’s support has impacted their companies’ growth. Watch their interviews below to learn more about SA Taxi, AfricInvest, and Akola.

Meet Mohombi, a multi-talented Congolese artist using his musical gifts to inspire youth and build creative infrastructure in Africa. Born in Kinshasa, Mohombi began sharing his passion for singing, dancing, and writing at a young age. Despite his humble beginnings, he’s awed by the impact his music has created worldwide, winning Grammy awards and nominations for his international collaborations.

Beyond fame, Mohombi strives to empower other artists. He co-founded a Kinshasa-based urban radio station, UFM 94.7, to engage Congolese youth through music and media. Mohombi also stresses the urgent need for investment in infrastructure and for tools to nurture Africa’s creative potential.

With over 50 percent of Africans under twenty years old, investing in the next generation of talent is key.