PASSPORT TO AFRICA GALA - The Bridge

Join us at the PASSPORT TO AFRICA GALA - The bridge, where culture meets connection in one epic night!

This month, SAiD joins Global Africa in Celebrating Africa Day, commemorating the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union. Created in 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Organization of African Unity (OAU) - now the African Union (AU) - has always celebrated “Africa Day” on the 25th of May, in recognition of the vision and milestones achieved towards “An Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.” This, in remembrance of its founding members, whose dream was to strive for a united Africa, at peace with itself, and representing a dynamic force in the world arena, especially in the fight against colonialism.

Join us in person to celebrate culture, connection, and community. "The bridge" isn’t just a theme—it’s about building strong ties and sharing incredible experiences together. Expect great vibes, inspiring stories, and a night full of energy. Don't miss out on this amazing gathering where Africa meets the world. Come be part of the magic!

Let’s keep building, dreaming, and creating—together.

Africa Day + Passport To Africa Gala
📍 Bougainvilleas 12126 Westheimer Rd. Houston.
🗓️ May 24th, 2026 | Cocktail Reception 6:00 PM / Dinner Discussion 7:00 p.m
DRESS CODE: African Royalty + Black Tie

Meet Our Keynote Speaker!

Ezinne Okoro is The Bridge - An award-winning leader, and this is the kind of voice we need in a divided world.

We are honored to once again have the brilliant and trailblazing Ezinne Okoro as our keynote speaker at Passport to Africa Gala on May 24th. Ezinne Okoro is a global executive, fractional people leader, and cultural strategist with more than 20 years of experience guiding organizations through large-scale transformation across media, fashion, technology, and advertising. She currently serves as Global Chief Client Inclusion & Culture Strategy Officer at VML, advising Fortune 100 brands—including Unilever, Microsoft, Amazon, IKEA, and ADT—on culturally informed business strategy, organizational effectiveness, and brand impact.

Previously, Ezinne served as Global Chief Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Officer at Wunderman Thompson, where she led global teams across five countries and developed enterprise frameworks that strengthened culture, talent systems, and leadership alignment. Her earlier roles at H&M, MTV Networks/Paramount, and PwC span change management, people transformation, and strategic operations across international markets. A respected thought leader and executive advisor, her insights appear in TEDx, CNBC, Forbes, Adweek, MSNBC, Campaign, and more. Ezinne also serves as a Board Member Girl Rising and The Marcus Graham Project.