Issa Rae
Issa Rae is a pioneer in black entertainement. She has an infectious sense of humor and is an original talent from Inglewood, California. She first garnered attention from her award-winning YouTube series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl and went on to create and star in the hit HBO television show Insecure. Issa Rae is heralded for her characters' relatability and the plot's alignment with real-life topics such as mental health struggles and navigating compicated relationships. She celebrates black culture and creativity in everything that touches her hands which is an inspiration to black women. I would love to have dinner with her to ask her about how she stays motivated and inspired to create work that is so moving for our community.
Our menu would consist of the follow items:
- Drinks: Agua Frescas
- Appetizer: Elotes
- Main Course: Mexican Street Tacos
- Dessert: Tres Leches Cake
Mariam Braimah
Mariam Braimah is a product designer at Netflix and CEO of design program Kimoyo Fellowship, a program helping Africa's next generation of product designers find their seats at the tech table. o date, 100% of fellows have successfully transitioned into Full Time design roles. Previously she headed a cross functional research and design team at public data tech startup, Inflection, and studied History of Art & Architecture at Harvard University. Mariam has spent multiple years at Netflix as a lead product designer on the TV & Growth teams. She’s developed features from Top 10 to product offerings that helped shape and drive customer acquisition in key international markets. I would love to have dinner with her because she is giving back to her community and fostering an environment that appreciates the value of technical skills to enhance one's livlihood. She is creating opportunities for others selflessly and forging a better world.
Our menu would consist of the follow items:
- Drinks: Zoborodo (Hibiscus tea)
- Appetizer: Suya (Smoked spiced meat skewers)
- Main Course: Jollof Rice and Stewed Goat with Plantains
- Dessert: Roasted Corn and Coconut
Samm Henshaw
Samm Henshaw is an English R&B singer/songwriter whose powerful voice and organic retro-soul approach earned him a major-label contract and endorsements from artists like James Bay and Chance the Rapper. A first-generation Londoner, he was born Iniabasi Samuel Henshaw to Nigerian parents. Although no one else in his family played an instrument, Henshaw began to nurture his musical talents at the church where his father was a pastor. He recently released his debut album Untidy Soul and I actually had the opportunity to attend a concert on his tour! I would have dinner with him to discuss the meaning and inspiration of a song that he performed on the infamous COLORS YouTube channel,Thoughts and Prayers. His performance of that song truly moved me and it began my love for his music.
Our menu would consist of the follow items:
- Drinks: Malt
- Appetizer: Coconut Lime Chicken Soup
- Main Course: Oven Roasted Tilapia and Coconut Rice
- Dessert: Puff Puff (Fried Doughnuts)