Africonexion: Cultural Consultants
Connecting Cultures, Navigating Differences & Building Global Understanding.
We are a cultural consulting powerhouse, dedicated to helping Africans and Americans bridge cultural divides, foster understanding, and thrive together in a globalized world.
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30+ Years of Bridging Cultures
We have spent over 30 years empowering organizations, colleges and universities, companies and individuals to successfully navigate cultural differences. Through customized workshops, engaging seminars, and one-on-one counseling, we support people from various walks of life—whether they’re studying abroad, volunteering, pursuing business opportunities, or engaging in diplomatic efforts. Our goal is to help participants build meaningful, effective cross-cultural connections that lead to greater understanding and success in a globalized world.
Leadership Rooted in Knowledge
Under the expert guidance of Professor Joseph L. Mbele, our programs are enriched by his extensive experience and deep cultural insights. Professor Mbele has created innovative tools and resources that form the core of our work, ensuring that every participant receives practical, valuable knowledge for navigating and thriving in diverse cultural environments.
Special Mention in "Jeopardy"
“Jeopardy” show, November 23, 2017
“Jeopardy”, the iconic American quiz show, featured Joseph Mbele’s book Matengo Folktales in a 2017 episode. One of the questions highlighted a story from the book about a long-eared animal cleverly outsmarting a lion. This recognition brought attention to the unique African storytelling tradition captured in Mbele’s work, emphasizing its cultural richness and universal appeal.
Bestseller Books
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Africans and Americans: Embracing Cultural Differences $18.00
Book Type: Paperback
This book discusses differences between African and American culture, to help prevent cultural miscommunications which might poison or ruin relationships between Africans and Americans. Americans who go to Africa highly recommend this book, and so do Africans who live in the U.S.A. Americans and Africans in relationships of any kind, whether business or personal, find this book indispensable.
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Chickens in the Bus: More Thoughts on Cultural Differences $18.00
This is a sequel to my, Africans and Americans: Embracing Cultural Differences. The latter is widely read and also featured in college and university programs from the USA to China. With additional insights into issues raised in the earlier book, Chickens in the Bus addresses new topics, such as child raising and the cultural dimension of business between Africans and Americans. Readers treasure this book.
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Matengo Folktales $18.00
Book Type: Paperback
This book presents English translations of ten Matengo folktales from Southern Tanzania, which the author recorded in the mid-1970s. Matengo is the author’s mother tongue. In addition to the tales, some of which include songs presented in both Matengo and English, there are commentaries on each tale and a concluding essay on the folktale. Accessible to the ordinary reader, this book is also used in college courses. On November 23, 2017 this book hit the limelight when it was featured on “Jeopardy,” the famous American TV show.
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WAAFRIKA, WAMAREKANI, NA KUSTAHIMILIANA KIUTAMADUNI $18.00
Book Type: Paperback
Kitabu hiki ni tafsiri ya kitabu kiitwacho “Africans and Americans: Embracing Cultural Differences” ambacho kimekuwa maarufu tangu kilipochapishwa mwaka 2005. Lengo la kitabu lilikuwa kuwawezesha waAfrika na waMarekani kuelewana na kuepuka kutoelewana na migogoro inayotokana na tofauti za tamaduni. Wasomaji waTanzania na waMarekani walinihimiza kukitafsiri. Hatimaye, mwaka 2023 Mwafrika Merinyo aliamua kukitafsiri. Nami naona amefanya kazi nzuri sana.
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Upcoming Events
May 8th, 2025
Dialogues between Africa and Latin America
- Bogota, Distrito Capital, CO
June 25th - 28th, 2025
African Literature Association Conference
Prof.Joseph Mbele will be participating in the conference to discuss gender issues in precolonial Africa as reflected in folklore.
- University of Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
November 20th - 22nd, 2025
African Studies Association Annual Conference
The ASA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of Africanist scholars in the world and is the flagship event of the association.
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA
For over 30 years, Africonexion has been bridging the cultural gap between Africans and Americans, empowering them to thrive in diverse environments.