A First Youth is a visionary young African who revives authentic leadership by confronting trauma, uplifting communities, and boldly steering the continent’s destiny through innovation, empathy, and purposeful action
An Africa where empowered youths unite technology, tradition, and collective spirit to protect childhoods, heal communities, and build a future rooted in shared well-being
We empower youths to tackle violence and trauma through digital storytelling, mobile safe-hubs, creative festivals, and peer mentorship. From community radio to gamified policy labs, our scalable, youth-led innovations protect childhoods and spark healing across local communities.
Some First Youths, supported by Suburbancares and the Brave Movement, commemorated the Day of the African Child with engaging, educational sessions on children’s rights, hygiene, and anti-bullying in Maryland, Lagos, and Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria.
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Uchechi Amudipe is the Dean of Students at Mount Pleasant High School with over 20 years of experience in public education. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University in Pennsylvania and a dual Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from The American University in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Amudipe is the 2023 Brandywine School District Teacher of the Year. She sees education as the great equalizer when it is delivered through an equity lens, empowering students in their learning experiences.
Prof. Mobolanle Ogunlewe is the first female oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Nigeria and a professor at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of dentistry and oral surgery, and has published several papers on topics such as cleft lip and palate, oral cancer, and dental implants. She is also a member of various professional associations, such as the Nigerian Dental Association, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the West African College of Surgeons. Prof. Ogunlewe is passionate about improving the oral health and quality of life of people in Nigeria and beyond, especially those affected by congenital or acquired facial deformities. She is also involved in community outreach and advocacy programs to raise awareness and prevent sexual violence in rural areas.
Dr. Ogunkua earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed a residency in Anesthesiology at UT Southwestern and received advanced training through a fellowship in Obstetric Anesthesiology. Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, he joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2017. Dr. Ogunkua conducts clinical and translational research in obstetric anesthesiology. He has developed clinical expertise in caring for high-risk women while in charge of the anesthetic care for a level IV maternal care unit.
Dr. Ogunkua obtained a master’s degree in clinical science and underwent research training, leadership, and career development. He is the proud recipient of the Dennis F. Landers M.D., Ph.D. Teaching Award, Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship Faculty of the Year, UTSW Anesthesiology Chairman’s Recognition Award, Physician of the Year Runner Up at Parkland Health, and The Cary Council “DocStars” Award.