About – Sukume Consulting

Purpose

For the past 10 years and onward, our purpose is to develop African brands, businesses and economies for global competitiveness and socio-economic transformation. As such, we work exclusively with clients and partners whose mandate or project goals are that of transformative economic development.

We believe in co-building with and sharing prosperity with the communities in which we operate. We galvanize and support our clients and partners to do the same.

Vision

To see prosperous African economies and businesses rooted in their unique purpose.

Mission

To develop African brands, businesses and economies for global competitiveness and socio-economic transformation.

Values

Excellence

Integrity

Relationships

Leadership

Authenticity

Our Clients

We serve global-minded organisations seeking local, pan-African and international growth, recognition and market expansion while promoting Africa’s advancement.

Our Team

We are seasoned strategists, market researchers, brand marketers, economic developers, business administrators, etc. who are passionate to bring innovative solutions to Africa’s problems. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa and with presence in Lagos, Nigeria, our consultants come from diverse African backgrounds including Botswana, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Lesotho and the USA. We leverage our varied expertise, experiences and footprint to deliver tailored strategies, projects and training programs.

Client Segments

Economic Development Agencies
Businesses
Multinational Organizations
Governments and SOEs
Brands
Places/Nations

Leadership

Vuyelwa Nyakaza

Managing Director

Vuyelwa Nyakaza

Managing Director

Professional Background

Founder and Managing Director of Sukume Consulting, Vuyelwa Nyakaza works in the Economic Development space across Africa. With significant experience in Place/Nation Branding, SME Development and Intra-African Trade, she advises high-ranking leaders and organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors. Vuyelwa is passionate about developing African brands, businesses and economies for global competitiveness and socio-economic transformation.

As a thought leader and advocate of the Buy African concept, Vuyelwa is in the process of creating platforms to promote Made-by-African brands through building awareness, facilitating and providing market access for them.

As the Global Brand Strategist for the MTN Group, she worked across 22 countries in Africa and the Middle East. Vuyelwa built robust classical marketing experience managing Unilever brands in local (South Africa), regional (Africa & Middle East, Turkey) as well as international (Brazil) roles.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (candidate), University of South Africa, South Africa

Master of Arts in Social Anthropology, University of London, UK

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Molapokatse Fanana

Director: Trade & Investment

Molapokatse Fanana

Director: Trade & Investment

Professional Background

Molapokatse Fanana consults in brand strategy and creativity in areas pertaining to the economy, nation and SME development. He is passionate about “Proudly African” concepts for which he advocates. With a successful background as a dynamic businessman and intrepid entrepreneur, Fanana brings with him vast business and branding experience spanning over 15 years. With an uncanny knack for new ideas and a pioneering spirit, Fanana is a founding member of two successful companies: Moving Ads South Africa and Channel Communications Lesotho.

Before the advent of Moving Ads and ChannelCom, Fanana was a marketing professional in SA where he plied his trade for reputable international advertising agency networks like Ogilvy and BBDO. His portfolio includes award-winning work for blue chip brands like Levis, Virgin Atlantic, KFC and DSTv. His work as a communication specialist, brand strategist and a seasoned copy writer garnered recognition that earned him a British D&AD for writing, Cannes Award and New York One Show.

Fanana is currently executing capital projects in areas of Management Consulting including Training Consulting, Capacity Building & Project Management.

Education

Master of Business Administration University of Reading, UK

Mandela Washington 2015 Fellow Clark-Atlanta University USA

Purity Kariuku

Director: Brand Marketing

Purity Kariuku

Director: Brand Marketing

Professional Background

Purity is a highly effective senior marketing professional with over 19 years of diverse and broad marketing, branding, research, and communications experience. She has strong expertise in marketing strategy formulation, planning and execution, market research, customer planning and insights management, and go-to-market strategies across diverse industries.

Purity has delivered projects in brand and portfolio architecture, brand positioning, segmentation, and customer experience for well-known brands across Africa and the Middle East.

Education

BA Economics, Moi University, Kenya

Leadership Develop Program, Wharton Business School, USA

Consumer Business Management, Unilever Marketing Academy, UK

Olumide David

Director: Food and Agriculture

Olumide David

Director: Food and Agriculture

Professional Background

Olumide David is a regenerative agriculturist, a third-generation farmer whose 30 years' experience spans agronomy, animal husbandry, food processing and storage, agricultural mechanization, and agricultural economics. His passion to eradicate hunger through food production inspired him to launch an agribusiness in 2007 that has evolved into Farm Naturale—an integrated organic farm—which he directs as Managing Director. Farm Naturale occupies about 100 acres of land in Arawa, near Epe, a border town between Ogun and Lagos states. Its operations cover the entire agricultural value chain, from farm to table, and it offers farm management services, training, and farm equipment manufacturing.

Known as a Corporate Farmer because of his expertise in running profitable agricultural ventures, Olumide is a seasoned Consultant who has set up multiple commercial-size farms for other farmers. This journey into agricultural entrepreneurship began on his father’s farm, where he was actively engaged and managed aspects of the business. Further, in junior secondary, he successfully raised birds during agriculture practical class. This led him to start a poultry farm that grew to include cattle. He followed through by attending the University of Agriculture in Makurdi, in 2003. While there, he served for 5 years as National President of Global Leadership Initiative founded by Dr Noel Woodroffe, a role that informed his participation in youth advancement in future.

Amanuel Mengistu

Director: Content & Creative

Amanuel Mengistu

Director: Content & Creative

Professional Background

Amanuel Mengistu is an experienced strategic communications consultant with a focus on content marketing, international trade and investment marketing. He is able to advise leaders at the most senior level in corporate, government and non- profit settings. Amanuel is adept at managing complex, multi-faceted projects and working in multi-stakeholder environments. He specializes in helping clients reach their strategic goals through effective communication and sales strategies.

With experience as a Managing Director of C62 Media Group, a custom content and marketing agency, Aman has overseen projects for a wide variety of clients in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Dubai, US, and UK.

As an editor and copywriter, he has produced numerous articles, publications, and speeches. As an art director, he has overseen the design and production of magazines, websites, corporate brand identities and packaging designs. He also is experienced in social media marketing and the implementation of customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Education

Master of Arts in International Commerce and Policy, George Mason University, USA

Bachelor of Science in Management, Oral Roberts University, USA

Certificate in International Trade Studies, Oxford University, UK

Support Team

Tuduetso Mokgosi

Senior Consultant: Research

Tuduetso Mokgosi

Senior Consultant: Research

Professional Background

Tuduetso Mokgosi consults in market research, strategy and creative direction for brand development. Passionate about culture and people insights, her work is rooted in cultural relevance and social impact.

She has over 12 years experience in branding, working with various state- owned and private sector entities in banking, economic development, Telco, Food & Beverage industry, mining and place branding. Her work in research goes beyond brand development, and into informing policy-making processes. Tuduetso's recent impact-driven work is the development of Botswana's Natlon Brand strategy.

Education

Master of Research & Public Policy, University of Botswana

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, Curtin University of Techn, Malaysia

Tomi Adejorooluwa

Senior Consultant: Strategy

Tomi Adejorooluwa

Senior Consultant: Strategy

Professional Background

As a marketing manager with over 7 years of experience, Tomi has successfully developed and implemented marketing strategies that have led to increased brand awareness, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. Tomi has a proven track record of delivering excellent results and exceeding sales goals. His expertise includes digital marketing, marketing strategy, project management, and effective communication.

He is skilled in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and has experience in budget management and design. Tomi has a strong ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and excel in leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams. With his strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities, he is confident in his ability to drive success as a marketing manager.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Management, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Masters International Business and Marketing, Heriot Watt University, U.A.E

Bachelor of Science in Economics, Babcock University, Nigeria

Victor Udoh-Nsek

Executive Assistant

Kelebogile Magubela

Strategy Consultant

Ifeoma Egbeonu

Branding Consultant

Portia Makume

Business Administrator

Vuyisile Phika

Strategy Consultant

Tina Twala

Economic Development Consultant

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