Overcoming the Odds: Highlights his journey as an immigrant entrepreneur from Africa.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

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Comedy, Society & Culture

4.5 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 October 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dami Kujembola.

CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa.

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

Highlight Dami Kujembola’s journey as an immigrant entrepreneur.
Showcase the mission and impact of Amplify Africa.
Promote the upcoming Africon event and its cultural significance.
Address stereotypes about Africa and advocate for accurate representation.
Inspire listeners to connect with their heritage and pursue entrepreneurial goals.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Amplify Africa’s Mission

Amplify Africa is a media and entertainment company focused on bridging the gap between the African continent and the global Black diaspora.
It promotes African culture through events, media, and partnerships, reaching 12 million people monthly across the US, UK, Brazil, and Africa.

2. Combatting Stereotypes

Dami emphasizes the need to correct misconceptions about Africa, especially those perpetuated by Western media.
He uses media as a tool to educate and reshape narratives about African life, culture, and innovation.

3. Africon Festival

A multi-day cultural and business event in Atlanta featuring:
- A marketplace with 100+ businesses.
- Pitch competitions for startups and short films.
- Music, fashion, food, and film experiences.
- Support from the Atlanta Mayor’s Office.
Designed to make attendees feel immersed in African culture, especially Lagos, Nigeria.

4. Nollywood’s Global Rise

Nollywood is the third-largest film industry globally.
Netflix and other platforms have helped elevate African stories and talent.
Dami’s company partnered with Regal Cinemas for a nationwide Nollywood release.

5. Afro Ball Gala

An annual gala honoring successful individuals of African descent.
Aims to inspire others by showcasing excellence and validating dreams regardless of skin color.

6. Challenges & Resilience

Dami discusses immigration challenges, funding cuts, and political shifts affecting cultural events.
Despite setbacks, he remains optimistic and committed to fostering global connections.

💬 Notable Quotes

“The event is purely geared towards access.” – On the purpose of Africon.
“I’ve probably never seen a lion in my entire life.” – On the absurdity of stereotypes about Africa.
“Our goal is to make our world smaller.” – On creating immersive cultural experiences.
“I didn’t know where to find successful people who looked like me.” – On the inspiration behind Afro Ball.
“I’m actually not special… it’s really representative of the need of people right now.” – On the growth of Amplify Africa.

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0:28.7	Now, let's get this show started. My guest is the CEO and co-founder of Amplify Africa, Inc.,
0:34.8	a leading African entertainment and media company in the U.S. Under his leadership, Amplify Africa Inc., a leading African entertainment and media company in the U.S.
0:39.6	Under his leadership, Amplify Africa has averaged a digital reach of 12 million people monthly
0:46.0	across the U.S., United Kingdom, and Brazil.
0:49.4	Notably, the company has organized over 200 events worldwide, including his acclaim, Afrikan and Afroball. He's on the show to discuss who he is. We need to know who his brother is. Please welcome to money making conversations, Dami Kujimbola. How you done, Dami? I'm very well, thank you, man. I used to take you around everywhere I go so you can make intros for me, but that's dope. Yeah. I appreciate, first of all, thank you for coming on the show. I heard about your event. It's Afrikan. Yes, sir. Talk to us about that, and we're going to get in detail about you, but I want to really highlight that at the start of our conversation. So, yeah, it's super exciting. We're bringing together a cultural event, a cultural moment,
1:30.3	where, you know, we want to unite the global black diaspora with the continent.
1:34.3	The event essentially started out of the needs to, again, bring together the diaspora and create
1:41.3	access to resources that we feel like is lacking.
1:45.0	And as far as the diaspora is concerned,
1:49.0	one of the things I feel strongly about is that we need more information.
1:54.0	And there are a lot of people who have that information
1:57.0	and they don't purposefully want to get keep.
1:59.0	They just don't have the means to be able to share that information.
2:02.6	So for me, the events is purely geared towards access.
2:06.6	Well, you know, one of the major reasons I wanted to join the show, Dami, is that the lack of education about Africa, a lack of education about, because people, the motherland, you know, all the cold words,
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