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Chapter 03 | YESUBET | Umholi We Africa Docuseries

Yesubet works through a long to-do list at The African Union as he shares his insights on returning to Ethiopia to play a role in Africa’s future. ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS UKAIRO UKAIRO (Director-Cinematographer-Editor) Born and raised in a small commercial city called Aba in South Eastern Nigeria, Ukairo grew up surrounded by law and social impact through his parents, with his father being a civil rights activist. Initially dreaming of a career in law or politics, his perspective shifted while on the ALA campus during the Arab Spring where he saw the power of youth driven stories. Right after his time at ALA, at The University of Texas at Austin, and went on to bag an MFA in Film from The University of Southern California where he followed an editing track while exploring writing narrative fiction. His work has been featured on BET, IndieWire, NOWNESS, etc. A doc filmmaker for over 7 years, Ukairo has worked with a wide spectrum of clients to produce compelling, narrative-driven visual content that fosters meaningful connections between businesses, institutions, programs, and independent entrepreneurs and the communities they serve. He is currently in pre-production for a documentary about food, nostalgia and the Nigerian diaspora while looking to make meaningful films grounded in African narratives whether on the continent or the diaspora. NATALIA MARIA-SIKOMBE (Producer, Production Coordinator) Maria Natalia Sikombe is a vibrant creative, entrepreneurship educator, and coach with a deep passion for empowering African creatives, entrepreneurs and innovators. A proud pan-Africanist and third-culture kid from Zambia and Tanzania, Natalia leverages her diverse background in mass communications, public relations, and theater to blend storytelling and strategy, driving growth and innovation. She has worn many hats, from leading entrepreneurial leadership programs at the African Leadership Academy to coordinating film productions across Africa as a first assistant director. A dedicated advocate for the African film industry, Natalia is committed to uplifting creatives by equipping them with the tools to succeed. When she’s not coaching entrepreneurial leaders or managing film sets, she immerses herself in design thinking, agriculture, and the breathtaking landscapes and cultures of the African continent.