Dar es Salaam, Aug. 21 -- AT 28 years old, Kapwani Kavenuke is carrying Tanzanias voice onto the global stage. She is a lawyer, activist, and founder of Mojafam Organization and now, a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow.

Her story reflects the bold spirit of Africas next generation of leaders. Her journey into leadership is a story of resilience, vision, and a determination to ensure that young people, women, and girls are not just seen but heard in decisionmaking spaces.

Kapwanis selection as a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow is not only a personal triumph but also a lesson in persistence. When she first applied in 2023, she made it through the rigorous interview process but was placed on the waitlist.

“Of course, I was a bit sad,...