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Face2Face Africa Invites All African Professionals: Introducing The “I AM A PROFESSIONAL AFRICAN” Networking Mixer- Inaugural Edition

New York, NY- From the producers of the F.A.C.E. List Awards, celebrating Africans committed to excellence, comes another exciting and refreshing initiative that seeks to promote collaboration within the Diaspora. Face2Face Africa, the fastest growing African focused online magazine, announced today that they are launching a new initiative called “I Am a Professional African,” a series of networking mixers that will further enhance the company’s mission of restoring Africa’s image.


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The “I Am a Professional African” events are a series of mixers targeting professionals and are designed with the goal of bringing Africans of all professional backgrounds, friends of Africa, and leaders within the community together for the opportunity to network, mix and mingle, and find common ways of working together for the betterment of the continent of Africa.

The event will be hosted quarterly in different parts of the country and each will feature specific professional fields ranging from medicine and health related professions, education, media and entertainment, to fashion, law, business and entrepreneurship, hospitality, non-profit, and many more.

The inaugural “I Am a Professional African” event will take place at the famed Marquee in New York City on Friday, July 29th, from 6pm-11:00pm, and will feature all professional backgrounds.

The networking mixer will be an ideal place to discover new opportunities, and build strong professional relationships. A variety of professional associations and organizations as well as prominent entrepreneurs and leaders will be available for consultation and to share their experiences and success stories.

Advance tickets are $15 per person (more at the door).  Individuals who wish to purchase advance tickets may do so online at www.Face2FAceAfrica.com. Free entry and discounted bottle service is available for advanced table reservations of 4 or more until 9pm, contact Sonya at 917-940-9243. Drink specials include: $5 beers and $8 well drinks. Enter our $15 raffle for a chance to win 2 round trip tickets to West Africa compliments of Arik Air.

Need to relax a little before the weekend? Kemetic Mobile Day Spa will be on site to take care of your aches and pains providing 10min. chair massages for $10, special offers and discounts for guests at  “I Am a Professional African” will apply. 

The event is generously sponsored by Arik Airlines and Rapid Solutions. To become a sponsor, a partner, or an affiliate, please contact sappiah@f2fafrica.com or call 888-505-1299.

If you are a professional African, or believe in the potential of the continent of Africa, then join us on Friday, July 29, and lets make history again. This is a 21 and older event.

Sandra Appiah

Sandra Appiah is co-founder of PanaGenius and host of the "Make Your Mark" podcast where she interviews and spotlights Afro-Diaspora leaders, entertainers, and innovators. Check out the podcast here: https://panagenius.tv/make-your-mark?episode=show-introduction

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