We make the connections that move African governments, enterprises and leaders forward, and we stay involved so those connections last.
The Africa–U.S. Global Forum delegation, Washington, D.C., August 2026.
Who we are
A foundation for opportunity, across borders and at home.
TBA Foundation is the foundation arm of The Brief Academy in Abuja. We work with state governments, enterprises, investors and leaders who have a clear objective, whether a partner, an investment or a platform, and we design each engagement around it.
Our work takes three forms. We run convenings, led by the Africa–U.S. Global Forum in Washington, D.C. We take delegations into global moments such as UN General Assembly High-Level Week. And we host international companies on the ground in Nigeria, with briefings, roundtables and introductions.
We also invest at home. The AHM Academy Student Sponsorship Initiative keeps more than 300 children in Mubi-North, Adamawa State, enrolled, fed and learning.
What guides us
Relationships with a purpose.
Start with people
A state government, an entrepreneur, a student: every engagement starts by understanding a real ambition and what it will take to move it forward.
Build the right bridge
We bring context to every introduction. Each forum, mission and meeting is designed around the people and institutions who can make a difference.
Stay for the outcome
Our work carries on after the event, through follow-up meetings, due diligence and commercial support that help relationships grow.
Leadership
Farida Yahya
Executive Director, TBA Foundation. Convener, Africa–U.S. Global Forum.
Farida Yahya is a social entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience across the media, community and social development sectors. She served as the 11th President of the Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni Association of Nigeria, a national network of young leaders under the U.S. government's Young African Leaders Initiative, and has been recognized as one of Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women.
2021 Mandela Washington Fellow, U.S. Department of State
11th President, MWFAAN, a network of over 600 alumni leaders
Alongside our international work, we support 303 children at Alhaji Habu Memorial Academy in Mubi-North, Adamawa State, keeping them enrolled, fed and learning from Nursery through Junior Secondary School.
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