ABOUT CBBS

An Overview

CHINA BLACK BUSINESS SUMMIT

The China Black Business Summit (CBBS) is dedicated to empowering, connecting, and celebrating Black excellence.
The first event of its kind in China, it aims to bring together Black business owners, professionals, and allies.
It is a platform to showcase achievements, share stories, and inspire
future success within the Black business community in China.
It offers an opportunity for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and celebration of diversity in the business landscape.
CBBS is a collective effort, a shared vision, and an unwavering dedication
to the growth of our community. Envisioned to be something truly unique, reflecting who we are and the journeys we have each
taken to get here, it emboldens us to claim ownership of our stories and use them to uplift one another. The summit is designed to create a safe space, a place where we can share, learn, and grow as we get to know each other’s businesses and build a community of trust and mutual support.

At the core of the summit’s identity, the word ‘Black’ was intentionally chosen as a statement. It is a celebration of our identity, the contributions and the exceptional achievements Black entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries make each day. Unity is our strength, and our greatest value. Together, we build not only businesses but enduring legacies. These legacies inspire future generations, proving we stood united, uplifted one another, and excelled as a community. We unlock a deep well of knowledge, resources, and support when we walk this journey together.

CBBS IDENTITY

BEHIND THE NAME

WHY THE CHINA BLACK BUSINESS SUMMIT MATTERS

Empowerment
Inspires Black entrepreneurs by sharing successful stories and insights
Networking
Connects like-minded professionals and encourages valuable partnerships.
Celebration
Recognizes the achievements of Black business leaders and builds community pride.
Representation
Creates a platform that highlights Black excellence in the business space in China.

CBBS VALUE SYSTEM

C - Connection

To invest ourselves in community. To co-create. To cultivate kinship and meaning. To respond to the culture of loneliness. Inwardness and outwardness – To orient ourselves within our own depths and extend our selves—breath and bodies—to (the) others, past, present, and future, and the world; to inscribe our Blackness into active conversation.

B - Belief

To pay attention. To tend our lot. To voice our mission Inspiration and expiration – Amidst upheavals, the awareness and assurance that we possess enough and have the capacity to receive, imagine new possibilities, and to fulfil what we are called to, and how we serve others. The faith and wisdom to know when to be still and when to leap.

B - Belonging

Who are we here? In singularity – To traverse the territories of identity and interconnectedness. To enter into the beauty and bravery of belonging – to our personal, to each other, to our community, to place, to songs and stories, traditions, and rituals, to that which is greater than ourselves. And to risk stepping outside all these, for freedom.

S - Solidarity

How does affirming our differences and uniqueness contribute to our diversity and unity? Standing by – To commune in social responsibility and comradely relationship; to commit to carry each other – our losses, legacies, languages, liberations, and dreams. That through interbeing, our engagement, generosity, and hospitality, we discover our own humanity, our essence.

Meet ORGANISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The China Black Business Summit committee is curated from a diverse and vibrant group of professionals within the Black community and other notable figures who support Black people and Black businesses. These individuals have shared values and have demonstrated their commitment to upholding the values and guiding principles of CBBS. Selected through a process of inquiry, invitation, and dialogue, the committee exists to ensure the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of this landmark event, celebrating Black entrepreneurship and innovation in China.

Chairman, CBBS Organising Committee
– President, Quintal Group

Mouhamad Seye is a visionary leader, philanthropist, and strategic architect of global growth, with over 21 years of expertise in the construction industry and a proven record of driving expansion across multiple sectors. As President of Quintal Group, he has transformed the
company from its core construction roots into a diversified multinational, operating in real estate, Internet of Things (IoT), and finance, and serving clients in more than 10 countries.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Seye serves as Chairman of the China-Africa Chamber of E- Commerce, where he champions technical education, fosters cross-border trade, and strengthens economic cooperation between China and Africa. His work builds vital bridges
between businesses, governments, and communities, unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth.
Widely respected as a dedicated philanthropist, Seye’s initiatives in China and Africa focus on education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and community development. His commitment to excellence, strategic partnerships, and social impact aligns powerfully with
the mission of CBBS connecting, empowering, and elevating Black businesses in China and worldwide.

Marketing & Branding Lead, CBBS Organising Committee
– Consultant, Ubuntu Group

Kwame Antwi is an accomplished Brand Strategist, Business Consultant, and Creative Director with over 12 years of experience guiding purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build impactful brands and profitable businesses. As the Creative Director of Dephlex Creatives, he
has helped numerous clients across diverse industries translate their vision into actionable strategies, achieving strong market positioning and measurable growth.
His expertise spans brand development, strategic communications, marketing, sales, and operational planning, enabling him to craft tailored solutions that align with both client values and business objectives. In addition to his consulting work, Kwame serves as a Consultant at
Ubuntu Group, where he supports entrepreneurs in navigating business expansion, crossborder trade, and market entry strategies in China and beyond.
Driven by a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation, Kwame has built a reputation for delivering results through creative problem-solving and strategic insight. His role in CBBS focuses on amplifying the visibility of Black businesses, strengthening their brand presence, and fostering collaborations that connect them to new markets and opportunities globally.

Head Logistics CBBS Organising Committee

Muwonge Joseph is a distinguished business leader and community advocate with a multifaceted career dedicated to enhancing economic and cultural bridges between Africa and China. As a Business Consultant at Ubuntu Hub, he provides strategic advisory services to businesses navigating the complexities of Africa-China commerce, leveraging deep market
insights and cross-cultural expertise. He is also a Co-Founder of WEIHU Trucks, a
pioneering venture focused on supplying cars, machinery, and industrial equipment to the African market, with a core mission to play a pivotal role in advancing Africa’s
industrialization. Demonstrating further entrepreneurial vision, he founded Millennial Logistics, driving innovation within the supply chain sector to address critical demands in the Africa-China trade corridor.
In a key institutional capacity, Muwonge Joseph serves as Secretary General of the China Africa Chamber of E-commerce. Here, he spearheads initiatives to promote and facilitate digital trade between China and African nations, fostering collaboration, overcoming trade
barriers, and unlocking e-commerce opportunities for mutual economic growth.
Complementing this, he applies his operational expertise as the current Head of Logistics for the China Black Business Summit, ensuring the seamless execution of this vital platform that connects and empowers Black entrepreneurs across China and globally.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Muwonge Joseph provides dedicated leadership as Chairman of the Ugandan Community in Guangzhou. In this role, he fosters unity, supports member welfare, and serves as a vital representative and cultural bridge for Ugandans within
one of China’s foremost commercial hubs. His work consistently integrates business strategy, trade facilitation, industrial development, and community empowerment, positioning him as a
transformative connector driving tangible progress in China-Africa relations.

Logistics Operations Coordinator
– PhD Candidate in International Trade | Founder of Eureka Educational Consultants & Eureka Intercontinental Trade 

Mitchell is a PhD candidate in International Trade, deeply passionate about leveraging education and trade to foster global opportunities, particularly
for Africans. As the founder of Eureka Educational Consultants, she empowers
African students to pursue higher education in China, facilitating access to
transformative academic experiences.
Her commitment to education extends to
promoting Pan-Africanism and advocating for accessible, quality
learning for all.

In parallel, she leads Eureka Intercontinental Trade, an import-export consultancy that bridges markets and drives economic empowerment through strategic trade solutions. Her work is fueled by a vision of Pan-African unity and progress, combining rigorous academic
research with practical, impact-driven initiatives.

Secretary, CBBS Organising Committee
– Strategist & Storyteller | Keio Procure, Wine Matrone

A mythmaker, international bestselling author, scholareducator, and entrepreneur, Christina Forbes-Thomas lives a life walking in two worlds. In the daytime world, she is the visionary strategist and storyteller engrossed in creative directing at Guangzhou Keio Import and Export Co., a procurement consultancy, connecting
China to the Caribbean.
By sundown, she retreats into her role in the inner reaches to care for soulful matters, where she writes and creates programs for modern women through her
lifelong project, Wine Matrone. Concerned with the mythic imagination, feminine mysteries, and rites of initiation, her work explores processes of psychological maturity and the territories and movements of the psyche.

Christina is an imaginative thinker and writer who brings to the CBBS organising committee the same enriching perspective in her work that underscores advocacy for feminine voice and expression, and our belonging to people, place, and stories. In her role as secretary, where she diligently manages communication, documentation, and meetings, her warm personality, gentle leadership, and ability to connect both people and ideas are invaluable. What results is a poetic portrait of interconnectedness that mirrors the heart of CBBS. A proud Jamaican, her presence and connections within the Caribbean community afford rich diversity, inviting the vibrant charm and valor that characterizes the Caribbean culture and experience.

Treasurer / Finance & Sponsorship Lead
– Founder & CEO, Tilapia Solutions

Lara Netherlands is a dynamic international business consultant with a proven track record of forging cross-border partnerships between Africa, China, and beyond.
As Founder & CEO of Tilapia Solutions, a consultancy operating at the epicenter of the Hainan Free Trade Port, Lara leads a company which empowers African and Chinese markets to capitalise on emerging opportunities through tailored solutions and strategic pathways.
As a former award-winning presenter, Lara has reported from the frontlines of major political and economic events including the Boao Forum for Asia, the Hainan Provincial Two Sessions, and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. Her work has been featured on CCTV, CGTN and Xinhua News Agency. During her tenure at Hainan International Media Center, her media career—marked by high-profile interviews, state-level recognition, and
international communications leadership—has positioned her as a trusted voice in ChinaAfrica business discourse.
Lara brings to the CBBS Organising Committee expertise and cultural fluency which is conducive to her role in sponsorship acquisition, financial oversight, and strategic communications. Her dual experience in high-level media and international business makes
her uniquely suited to cultivate partnerships, unlock resources, and elevate the summit’s impact and visibility across global networks.

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BUILDING BLACK EMPIRES

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