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Co-Creators, Akanka

About Us

The Ezeks (Ezekwesili) Twins (Chinemelum and Chuba Ezekwesili) are artists, designers, philosophers and coaches…amongst other things.

They’re the founders of Akanka - a design & innovation studio co-creating the future of sustainable innovation with Nature’s philosophy. The interdisciplinary studio focuses on creating products, services, experiences, and ventures that help humans live more purposeful and prosperous lives.

At Akanka, they have co-created with global brands that include Google, The World Economic Forum, Duke University, GIZ, Open Society Foundation and others 💼

They’ve also co-created ventures that include Future Africa, Ekondo, and the School of Politics, Policy, & Governance (SPPG) 👩🏾‍💻

Chine holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Boston University. Chuba holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Claremont McKenna College (CMC) and a Master’s Degree in International and Development Economics from Yale University 🎓

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