Mr. Elijah Nyakundi Nyaanga, famously known as Ambassador Scholarman Senior, is a seasoned, multi-award-winning journalist from Kenya with vast experience in both print and digital journalism. He is the Group CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Scholar Media Group Africa (SMEGA), the publisher of The Scholar Africa Magazine and the Pan-African digital platform, https://scholarmedia.africa. Under his leadership, Scholar Media Africa has grown into a respected continental platform dedicated to in-depth features, research-driven storytelling, youth empowerment, leadership development, and socio-economic transformation across Africa and beyond. In addition to his media leadership, Amb. Scholarman Snr is the President of Africa Chamber of Leaders (AFCOL), a high-level platform that brings together visionary African leaders, scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners to foster leadership excellence, strategic dialogue, mentorship, and collaborative solutions for Africa’s sustainable development. He is also the Convener of the Global Network Forum (GLONEF), an international platform designed to connect leaders, professionals, and institutions across continents. GLONEF exists to promote knowledge exchange, partnerships, investment linkages, and global conversations that bridge Africa with the world for shared growth and opportunity. Through Scholar Media Africa, AFCOL, and GLONEF, Amb. Scholarman Snr continues to champion thought leadership, continental collaboration, and transformative storytelling aimed at shaping a more informed, empowered, and prosperous Africa. Contact: escholarman@gmail.com
