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Baba Buntu

Executive Director and Founder of Ebukhosini Solutions, Co-Director of AFURAKA Cultural Community Development, Founder of SHABAKA Empowerment Programme For Young Afrikan Men, Founder of Ukuzimisela Leadership Programme, Development Manager of R.I.S.E. Mzansi, Management Board Member of Lapeng Child and Family Resource Unit


Born in Oslo Norway

Baba Buntu is a social entrepreneur, hailing from Anguilla (Caribbean), specializing in cultural approaches to social development and a Yoruba initiate by faith


Baba Buntu's Professional details

Current Position(s)

Member of Management Board | Lapeng Child and Family Resource Unit
Johannesburg | 2010 - present

Social Development and Community Services

Lapeng is an Early Childhood Development Centre, offering culture-based activities for children, youth and families in Jo'burg Inner City

Co-Director | AFURAKA Cultural Community Development
Johannesburg | 2008 - present

AFURAKA Cultural Community Development is a program engaging communities in educational processes through culture-based activities. Since 2009 it has rolled out a city-wide awareness program on xenophobia/Afriphobia for City of Jo'burg.

Founder/Key Researcher | SHABAKA Empowerment Programme For Young Afrikan Men
Johannesburg | 2007 - present

Social Development and Community Services

SHABAKA is a program for young Afrikan men (primarily 18 to 30 years of age), focusing on Afrikan male identity, transformation, personal growth and social development.

Founder/Key Researcher | Ukuzimisela Leadership Programme
Johannesburg | 2006 - present

Social Development and Community Services

Ukuzimisela is a leadership programme for young, aspiring leaders which fuses awareness of self and community with business acumen and entrepreneurial skills.

Development Manager | R.I.S.E. Mzansi
Johannesburg | 2005 - present

Social Development and Community Services

R.I.S.E. Mzansi is an empowerment program for young artists and entrepreneurs, providing training and opportunities for professional development within arts and culture.

Executive Director | Ebukhosini Solutions
Johannesburg | 2004 - present

Academia, Education and Training

Ebukhosini Solutions is a social entrepreneur company specializing in Afrikan-centred approaches to leadership, community development and empowerment.

Previous Position(s)

Co-Founder, Artistic Director and Manager | Afrikan History Week, Norway
Oslo, Norway | 2005 - 2009

Consulting and Project Management

Annual festival propagating Afrikan history through cultural activities

Founder and Manager | Afrikan Excellence
Oslo, Norway | 1997 - 2000

Consumer Goods, Fashion and Retail

Retail shop and information centre on Afrikan litterature and culture

Founder and Managing Director | Afrikan Youth In Norway
Oslo, Norway | 1995 - 2000

Social Development and Community Services

Educational history

Tertiary

Diakonhjemmet University College

Oslo, Norway | 1997 - 1999

Post-Graduate Diploma - Group Therapy

University of Stavanger

Stavanger, Norway | 1991 - 1994

B.W.S. (Bachelor Degree) - Social Work

Agder College

Kristiansand, Norway | 1990 - 1991

Diploma - Development Studies

University of South Africa

Tshwane, South Africa

MEd (Masters in Philosophy of Education) - Cultural responses to Violence


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