Your Strategic Path To Living & Investing In Africa
The 3rd Annual Travel, Move & Do Business Africa Online Conference returns, thoughtfully refined for serious decision-makers.
We’ve created a streamlined experience that delivers actionable strategy, trusted in-country contacts, structured guidance, and clear next steps across key markets including Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Senegal, Tanzania, and beyond.
MARCH 21-22
Saturday & Sunday
@ 9:00AM - 1:00PM EST
100% Online ✓
Join us from anywhere in the world.
We've done the heavy lifting for you; translating two full days of groundbreaking relocation options, market intelligence, legal insights, and on-the-ground strategies into a single, streamlined blueprint.
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THE TIME IS NOW
DON'T JUST DREAM ABOUT YOUR AFRICAN FUTURE—SECURE IT.
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No travel required.
From the comfort of your home, gain everything you need to confidently launch your journey to the continent of Africa.
Here's What You'll Get:
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Gain a concrete financial plan to determine exactly how much capital you need to confidently relocate and establish your life in Africa.
Our masterclasses deliver a step-by-step guide to navigating property purchasing and visa processes directly from industry insiders.
Hit the ground running. Receive exclusive travel guides, presentation decks, and guidebooks that act as your ongoing toolkit for success in Africa.
Don't just listen—connect. Get direct contact information for our speakers and presenters to build your personal dream team of African advisors from across the continent.
Leave with a tailored, step-by-step strategy to immediately take action on your travel, move, or business venture.
This is your direct line. Engage in dedicated networking and Q&A sessions to get personalized answers from those who have successfully made the move.
Get strategic intelligence on key sectors like tourism, agriculture, and tech to make informed investment and business decisions.
Forge lasting relationships with a trusted community of fellow entrepreneurs, local experts, and expats who have made the move—your first and most vital network on the continent of Africa.
Learn at your own pace. Get replay access to all sessions, packing a comprehensive education on traveling, moving, and doing business into one powerful resource.
This is your chance to get proven strategies, expert connections, and the clarity to take action towards living and doing business in Africa.
Hosted By
Ashley Cleveland is a leading Africa Relocation & Wealth Strategist and founder of Ashley in Afrika Media and the Afrika Investors Academy. She empowers visionary leaders with strategic guidance, trusted in-country connections, and the structure needed to successfully relocate, invest, and build in Africa.
Dr. Mmusi Maimane
National Assembly Member & Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA)
Dr. Mmusi Maimane
National Assembly Member & Leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA)
Bio: A former Leader of the Opposition with advanced degrees in Public Administration, Theology, and Economic Development, his career is built at the intersection of policy, business, and community empowerment. His deep academic and practical experience fuels his insight into South Africa's economic landscape.
Talk: Keynote: Economic Mobility and the Global Diaspora
Hayford Budu Darko
Entrepreneur & Founder of Webnation Africa
Hayford Budu Darko
Entrepreneur & Founder of Webnation Africa
Bio: As the founder of Webnation Africa, Hayford Budu-Darko is a content creator and documentary filmmaker driven to correct the negative narratives about Africa. Leveraging experiences from his studies in IT and Mechanical Engineering in India and China, he produces films that portray the continent as it really is.
Talk: Africa’s Growth Narrative: Where Opportunity Is Expanding
Tareian Alexis King, Esq
International Attorney & Founder of Global Esquire Law Firm
Tareian Alexis King, Esq
International Attorney and Founder of Global Esquire Law Firm
Bio: Tareian King, Esq. is an international attorney and Founder of Global Esquire Law Firm, specializing in global immigration, business formation, and cross-border investment. With offices in New York and Senegal, she advises clients across multiple jurisdictions.
Talk: Cross-Border Legal Strategy
Dr. Jacqueline
Martin
Dentist & International Real Estate Investors
Dr.Jacqueline Martin
Dentist & International Real Estate Investors
Bio: Dr. Jacqueline S. Martin is a Howard University and University of Maryland-trained dentist with over 20 years owning a private practice in Washington, D.C. Certified in orthodontics, Invisalign, and therapeutic Botox for TMJ, she is dedicated to compassionate, comprehensive care. Beyond the office, she enjoys biking, the beach, motorcycles, and time with her husband and two sons.
Talk: Executing in Real Time
Dr. Simone & Luke Burroughs
International Real Estate Investors
Dr. Simone Mays and Luke Burroughs
International Real Estate Investors
Bio: Dr. Simone Mays and Luke Burroughs are real estate investors building a short-term rental portfolio across South Africa’s major markets. After discovering South Africa’s unique combination of natural beauty, economic growth potential, and robust financial infrastructure during a 2024 real estate tour, they immediately began acquiring properties. They currently have two apartments under construction in Johannesburg’s Rosebank and Sandton neighborhoods and are actively expanding their portfolio in Durban, strategically positioning themselves in both South Africa’s economic hub and its premier coastal tourism destination.
Beyond real estate, Simone brings her expertise as a board-certified breast surgical oncologist to improve breast cancer screening access for South African women, while Luke develops afterschool programs and holiday camps focused on youth wellness and fitness. For them, investing in South Africa isn’t just about financial returns—it’s about building roots in a country that felt like home from day one.
Talk: Client Case Studies: What Changed When We Stopped Guessing
Kea Wakesho Simmons
Founder & CEO of Traverze Culture LLC and Traverze Culture Africa
Kea Wakesho Simmons
Founder & CEO of Traverze Culture LLC and Traverze Culture Africa
Bio: Kea Wakesho Simmons is a Gullah Geechee veteran and Founder of Traverze Culture, relocating U.S. families to Kenya. She made history as the first African-American stakeholder in Kenya’s National Immigration mechanism, partnering with top hospitals and the Aga Khan. Her firm has moved over 20 families in 15 months.
Talk: Relocation Done Right: Investigative Tours and Smart Decision-Making
Tim & Chavon Ford
Ambassadors, Clinical Herbal Practitioners, and Real Estate Agents
Tim & Chavon Ford
Ambassadors, Clinical Herbal Practitioners, and Real Estate Agents
Bio: Tim and Chavon Ford are African Union Ambassadors helping the diaspora relocate and invest in Africa. Tim, founder of T3 & Me, documents real-life relocation and real estate in Tanzania. Chavon is a Clinical Herbal Practitioner and CEO of Fords Herbal Wellness Center. Together, they guide families on building sustainable futures in Africa.
Talk: Building a Life in Tanzania: From Idea to Integration
Ki'ree Carter
Founder, KMC International
Ki'ree Carter
Founder, KMC International
Bio: KMC is a real estate development and agriculture company founded by Ki'ree Carter, a U.S. Army veteran and logistics specialist. With properties across the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, the firm focuses on sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Talk: Client Spotlight: From Hesitation to Results
Ashley-Marie Weston
Owner of The Box by Ashley.Maybe
Ashley-Marie Weston
Owner of The Box by Ashley.Maybe
Bio: Ashley Marie brings elevated Afro-fusion comfort food to Zanzibar, blending the flavors of the island with the soul of New Orleans. Founded by Philadelphia-born, trained chef Ashley-Marie Weston, this eclectic hotspot also serves up live music, DJ nights, and vibrant events.
Talk: Launching and Operating Profitably in Africa
Thulisa Sikolpati
Founder & Community Architect, BitcoinLoxion
Thulisa Sikolpati
Founder & Community Architect, BitcoinLoxion
Bio: BitcoinLoxion is a community-driven initiative building a Bitcoin circular economy in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Founded by Thulisa Sikolpati, it empowers residents through Bitcoin education, financial literacy, tech training, and sustainable gardening—where people can earn and spend Bitcoin. The mission is to promote financial freedom and self-reliance by integrating Bitcoin into everyday life.
Talk: Capital Without Borders: Bitcoin as Infrastructure in African Markets
LaWanda & Rodney Davis
Founders of The Davis Leap
LaWanda and Rodney Davis
Founders of The Davis Leap
Bio: LaWanda and Rodney Davis are the founders of The Davis Leap and empty nesters who relocated from Atlanta to South Africa. LaWanda brings over two decades of real estate and leadership experience, while Rodney has a background in corporate operations and coaching.
Together, they share the real-world lessons behind making bold life transitions and what it takes to start over with purpose and clarity in a new season of life.
"Hearing the opportunities directly from the source was invaluable. As we all know and you have reiterated a number of times, Africa is not the future…Africa is now!!!"
- Jae
"Extremely friendly, professional and full of knowledge, I would love to attend again!"
- Chaleta W.
"This is my third conference with Ashley, and each one leaves me more enlightened and equipped to take real, decisive action. A phenomenal return on investment!"
- Jason T.
"I got to listen to experts who I otherwise wouldn’t have direct access too. These online conferences really are providing a wealth of knowledge that are saving attendees immense time & money."
- Naila B.
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