The outstanding leaders will travel to the U.S. this June with over 470 other young African leaders for a six-week program at prestigious U.S. universities.
Nyamande is one of the 30 Mandela Washington Fellows from Zimbabwe who are currently in various universities.
His organization, Jibikila Dance Trust, founded in 2007 promotes popular youth culture for engagement and development.
Makoni, Nyanhi and Dodo said from experiencing the city, to meeting progressive African Americans and linking with their fellow Africans on the program, the first few weeks have been beyond measure.
Participants of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI) say they are all set for the coveted exchange and ready for the long flight to USA.
Mutize is the co-founder of TV Yangu an online video platform and volunteer for Champions of Life a psychosocial support system for families living with HIV/AIDS.
Kelvin Mutize is a 2015 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders Initiative participant representing Zimbabwe reflects on his first week in the United States.
The Mandela Washington fellowship, launched by U.S President Barack Obama in 2010 under the banner Young African Leaders Initiative.
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