Olawumi “Ola” Akinwumi is a dynamic cultural strategist, event producer and community engagement leader whose career has been defined by her commitment to uplifting Black and brown communities through arts, culture and storytelling.

Currently serving as president of the Roxbury Cultural District (RCD), Akinwumi brings visionary leadership to Roxbury’s historic Nubian Square, advancing the district’s mission of celebrating the neighborhood’s rich artistic legacy while expanding opportunities for creatives, entrepreneurs and residents.

As founder and creative director of AfroDesiaCity Productions LLC, Akinwumi has spent more than a decade curating immersive cultural experiences in the Greater Boston area and on the East Coast. AfroDesiaCity specializes in live entertainment, event producti

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