About Us
We help Africans and Americans navigate cultural differences.
Africonexion was founded over thirty years ago with a mission to bridge the cultural gap between Africans and Americans. At a time when globalization was gaining momentum, the company recognized the challenges of cross-cultural interactions and set out to provide guidance. Over the decades, Africonexion has built a reputation for excellence. Through workshops, seminars, and one-on-one counseling, it has helped students, volunteers, professionals, diplomats, and tourists adapt to new cultural environments.
Today, Africonexion is a trusted leader in cultural consulting. With globalization accelerating, its tailored services help clients confidently navigate cultural differences. From study abroad students to diplomats, Africonexion’s workshops and seminars provide practical insights to foster meaningful connections.
The company’s partnerships with esteemed institutions highlight its ongoing commitment to mutual understanding and collaboration.
Africonexion is poised to expand its impact by leveraging technology to reach wider audiences with virtual workshops and resources. It plans to deepen global partnerships and address evolving cross-cultural challenges. Future initiatives will focus on long-term cultural integration and sustainable relationships, ensuring Africonexion continues guiding individuals and organizations in fostering understanding and building bridges across cultures.
Professor Joseph L. Mbele, founder and director of Africonexion, is a celebrated cultural consultant and author who has dedicated his career to bridging cultural divides. His acclaimed works, Africans and Americans: Embracing Cultural Differences and Chickens in the Bus: More Thoughts on Cultural Differences, are widely praised as essential resources for navigating cross-cultural dynamics. In addition, he has developed a popular online course tailored to Black Americans moving to Africa, earning glowing recommendations from users.
Professor Mbele’s expertise and contributions have garnered multiple accolades, including an Excellence in Education award from Planting People Growing Justice. His book, Matengo Folktales, achieved national recognition when featured on the iconic American TV show Jeopardy. As a thought leader and educator, Professor Mbele continues to empower individuals and organizations in fostering understanding and meaningful connections across cultures.
For over 30 years, Africonexion has been bridging the cultural gap between Africans and Americans, empowering them to thrive in diverse environments.