About Us
Akwaaba (Welcome) to our site! We are delighted to have you here and would love for you to get to know us better.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients. We strive to make a difference through our dedication, expertise, and passion for what we do.
Meet the Team
Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, PhD
Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, Nana Kwame Pɛbi Datɛ I, is a world-renowned master linguist, scholar and the architect of Abibitumi the oldest and largest Black social education network on the planet. He completed his PhD in Linguistics at the University of Ghana in 2012, winning the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s award for the Best PhD Thesis in the Humanities. He also won the 2016 and 2024 Provost’s Publications Awards for best published work in the College of Humanities. In 2019 he was the recipient of the [Nana] Marcus Mosiah Garvey Foundation award for excellence in Afrikan Studies and Education. Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon was awarded the 2020/2021 University of Lagos (UNILAG) Lagos Area Cluster Centre (LACC) Fellowship where he contributed significantly to the work of “reconfiguring” Afrikan Studies. He is an Associate Professor and served as Head of the Language, Literature and Drama Section of the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana and also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Journal of Linguistics (2016-2023). He served as Secretary of the African Studies Association of Africa from 2015-2020. He also played an instrumental role in 34 Abibifo ‘Black People’ of the Diaspora receiving Ghanaian citizenship in 2016 and 126 receiving citizenship in 2019. He now assists others interested in repatriation viaRepatriateToGhana.com. His multidisciplinary research interests include Serial Verb Construction Nominalization, Historical Linguistics, sbAyt nt Kmt(yw) ‘Studies of Black People’, & Abibifahodie ‘Black Liberation’.
Kwadwo tokunbo
Kwadwo Tokunbo serves as the Head of Website Operations, Design, and Development for Abibitumi.com’s family of websites. With a deep passion for the history and cultural unity of Km (Black) people, particularly from our perspective, Kwadwo is dedicated to exploring and applying these principles to foster the mental, spiritual, economic, physical, and psychological liberation of all Kmtyw (Black People)
Professionally, Kwadwo has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having held various leadership roles including Network Operations Engineer, Director of Customer Service, Director of Provisioning, Director of Project Management, and currently, Manager of Service Delivery.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kwadwo is a family man, married for nearly 30 years with three adult children. He has a deep appreciation for Kmtyw music, particularly jazz, and enjoys relaxing to its diverse rhythms. He has also pursued studies in Akan Twi and Mdw Ntr at an intermediate level, along with introductory knowledge of Wolof and Yoruba.
Nyshourn “Ama Selase”
Nyshourn (Ama), originally from Los Angeles, settled in Michigan in the late 1990s. She is the eldest daughter of Charlie and Edwina, both of whom have passed away. Her mother, her “shero,” instilled in her a love for people, a passion for community work, and an appreciation for great food, as she was an outstanding cook who fed the neighborhood. Her father imparted a strong work ethic, while both parents shared a loyal stewardship of the land, rooted in their Southern Texas-Louisiana heritage, where farming and gardening were a staple.
As a single mother of three at a young age, Ama pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor’s in Black Studies and Sociology and a Master’s in Social Work. She is a proud grandmother (Nana) to four amazing grandchildren and is affectionately known as Auntie Ama in her Ghanaian community.
Ama is a dedicated community advocate. Advocacy and giving back come naturally to her, and she enjoys sharing her skills and talents, offering kindness, love, and support to others. Her career includes serving diverse populations in the academic arena. During her tenure at a predominantly white institution, she served as an administrator and program manager of the New Leaders in Afrikan Centered Social Work Program (NLACSW), where she focused on decentralizing “whiteness” in the field.
As an Afrikan descendant woman, Ama believes in decentering the dominant narrative and elevating Black voices in research, practice, and the minds of young Black leaders to serve the global Afrikan family. She is committed to helping youth and young adults gain the fundamental skills needed to step into leadership roles without sacrificing their cultural Integrity, humanity, or community values.
After the global shutdown, Ama found herself on an extended stay in Ghana, West Africa, where she is focusing on self-care, healing, organic farming, and cultivating a deeper spiritual innerstanding.
Our Values
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our interactions.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and strive to lead with new ideas and technologies.
- Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and achieving superior results.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We look forward to working with you and achieving great things together!
About Us
Akwaaba (Welcome) to our site! We are delighted to have you here and would love for you to get to know us better.
Our Mission
At the Abibitumi Conference and Abibifahodie Festival, our mission is to create a vibrant and inclusive platform that celebrates, educates, and empowers the global African diaspora. We are committed to fostering meaningful dialogue, cultural exchange, and community building through a series of dynamic events, workshops, and performances.
Meet the Team
Ɔbenfo (Professor) Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, PhD
Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Bakari Kambon, Nana Kwame Pɛbi Datɛ I, is a world-renowned master linguist, scholar and the architect of Abibitumi the oldest and largest Black social education network on the planet. He completed his PhD in Linguistics at the University of Ghana in 2012, winning the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s award for the Best PhD Thesis in the Humanities. He also won the 2016 and 2024 Provost’s Publications Awards for best published work in the College of Humanities. In 2019 he was the recipient of the [Nana] Marcus Mosiah Garvey Foundation award for excellence in Afrikan Studies and Education. Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé Kambon was awarded the 2020/2021 University of Lagos (UNILAG) Lagos Area Cluster Centre (LACC) Fellowship where he contributed significantly to the work of “reconfiguring” Afrikan Studies. He is an Associate Professor and served as Head of the Language, Literature and Drama Section of the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana and also served as Editor-in-Chief of the Ghana Journal of Linguistics (2016-2023). He served as Secretary of the African Studies Association of Africa from 2015-2020. He also played an instrumental role in 34 Abibifo ‘Black People’ of the Diaspora receiving Ghanaian citizenship in 2016 and 126 receiving citizenship in 2019. He now assists others interested in repatriation viaRepatriateToGhana.com. His multidisciplinary research interests include Serial Verb Construction Nominalization, Historical Linguistics, sbAyt nt Kmt(yw) ‘Studies of Black People’, & Abibifahodie ‘Black Liberation’.
Kwadwo tokunbo
Kwadwo Tokunbo serves as the Head of Website Operations, Design, and Development for Abibitumi.com’s family of websites. With a deep passion for the history and cultural unity of Km (Black) people, particularly from our perspective, Kwadwo is dedicated to exploring and applying these principles to foster the mental, spiritual, economic, physical, and psychological liberation of all Kmtyw (Black People)
Professionally, Kwadwo has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, having held various leadership roles including Network Operations Engineer, Director of Customer Service, Director of Provisioning, Director of Project Management, and currently, Manager of Service Delivery.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kwadwo is a family man, married for nearly 30 years with three adult children. He has a deep appreciation for Kmtyw music, particularly jazz, and enjoys relaxing to its diverse rhythms. He has also pursued studies in Akan Twi and Mdw Ntr at an intermediate level, along with introductory knowledge of Wolof and Yoruba.
Nyshourn “Ama Selase”
Nyshourn (Ama), originally from Los Angeles, settled in Michigan in the late 1990s. She is the eldest daughter of Charlie and Edwina, both of whom have passed away. Her mother, her “shero,” instilled in her a love for people, a passion for community work, and an appreciation for great food, as she was an outstanding cook who fed the neighborhood. Her father imparted a strong work ethic, while both parents shared a loyal stewardship of the land, rooted in their Southern Texas-Louisiana heritage, where farming and gardening were a staple.
As a single mother of three at a young age, Ama pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor’s in Black Studies and Sociology and a Master’s in Social Work. She is a proud grandmother (Nana) to four amazing grandchildren and is affectionately known as Auntie Ama in her Ghanaian community.
Ama is a dedicated community advocate. Advocacy and giving back come naturally to her, and she enjoys sharing her skills and talents, offering kindness, love, and support to others. Her career includes serving diverse populations in the academic arena. During her tenure at a predominantly white institution, she served as an administrator and program manager of the New Leaders in Afrikan Centered Social Work Program (NLACSW), where she focused on decentralizing “whiteness” in the field.
As an Afrikan descendant woman, Ama believes in decentering the dominant narrative and elevating Black voices in research, practice, and the minds of young Black leaders to serve the global Afrikan family. She is committed to helping youth and young adults gain the fundamental skills needed to step into leadership roles without sacrificing their cultural Integrity, humanity, or community values.
After the global shutdown, Ama found herself on an extended stay in Ghana, West Africa, where she is focusing on self-care, healing, organic farming, and cultivating a deeper spiritual innerstanding.
Our Values
- Integrity: We adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our interactions.
- Innovation: We embrace creativity and strive to lead with new ideas and technologies.
- Commitment to Excellence: We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and achieving superior results.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We look forward to working with you and achieving great things together!