Ambassador Nneka Isaac-Moses, Co-founder and Managing Director of Goge Africa Worldwide, has spent over two decades redefining how the world sees Africa not as a continent of struggle, but as one of splendour, strength, and soul.
She has empowered more than 5,000 women and youths across Nigeria and West Africa, using tourism, culture, and creative media as tools for economic and social transformation. through her visionary leadership.
“We use the Goge Africa Creative Academy offers hands-on training in digital storytelling, documentary production, and tourism promotion, equipping participants to tell their own African narratives with pride and professionalism. Many graduates now work in broadcasting, hospitality, and content creation – spreading the Goge philosophy: “See Africa, Love Africa.”
She disclosed that through partnerships with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, and other regional travel boards, Goge Africa has mentored and supported thousands of women entrepreneurs and creative youths across Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Benin Republic, and Côte d’Ivoire- helping them turn creative skills into sustainable livelihoods.
One of her flagship projects, the Destination West Africa Project (DWAP), promotes intra-African travel, trade, and collaboration. It showcases lesser-known destinations and trains young tour guides, travel influencers, and media creators with practical skills to thrive in the tourism economy.
As Goge Africa marks 26 years of cultural excellence, Ambassador Nneka is unveiling new initiatives to expand the brand’s legacy – including the Goge Africa Podcast, the Caribbean Cultural Cruise, and Destination West Africa Phase II, which will explore new cultural frontiers across the continent and diaspora.
In November, the team will tour Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier, while the End-of-Year Cultural Experience will spotlight Nigeria’s vibrant festivals – from the Calabar Carnival to the Odogwu Cultural Experience in Anambra and Enugu Heritage Trails.
Prior to the founding Goge Africa, Nneka had already distinguished herself in Nigeria’s entertainment and media landscape. She began as a model and actress, appearing in popular dramas and commercials in the 1990s, before becoming a respected TV presenter and producer.
However, since its debut on AIT, NTA, and DBN in 1999, and later on MNET Africa Magic, Goge Africa has redefined cultural television. Today, it reaches over 40 million viewers across 30 African countries and the diaspora, celebrating Africa’s diversity, tourism, and creativity.
Ambassador Nneka’s leadership has earned her and the Goge Africa brand numerous honours from the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), African Union (AU), CBAAC, and NCAC. She has also received the African Women Leadership Award, Tourism Excellence Award, and was inducted into the Nigerian Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame by the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA). Despite challenges such as limited funding and institutional neglect, she remains steadfast.
“We started with passion, prayer, and persistence. That’s how we turned a dream into a continental legacy,” she says. For her, culture is not just entertainment; it’s empowerment and identity.
“When people lose touch with their roots, they lose a part of themselves. Through Goge Africa, we are reconnecting Africans to their essence -and reminding the world that Africa has always been beautiful.”
My philosophy remains clear: “Every gift is a divine assignment. I live by faith, gratitude, and service – telling Africa’s story beautifully and truthfully.
