Maximize Minds. Multiply Impact. Nurture Integrity. Ignite Nations
MMANTI Mentorship Program
For years, Mmanti Umoh has stood at the intersection of leadership, education, public policy, innovation, inclusion, and global development—building bridges across continents and catalyzing transformation across Africa and beyond.
With a rare combination of wisdom, access, credibility, and cross-sector experience, Mmanti has mentored dozens informally through the years. But the time is now, and the need is urgent. The next generation deserves intentional, structured, and legacy-driven mentorship.
About the MMANTI Mentorship Program
The MMANTI Mentorship Program is a one-year, high-impact, cohort-based leadership and mentorship experience curated and led by Mmanti Umoh.
It is designed to be a transformative platform for bold, brilliant, and ethical leaders between the ages of 18–35 who are committed to becoming forces of good, excellence, and influence in their fields.
About Mmanti Umoh
Mmanti Umoh is a respected African voice in education reform, inclusive development, AI for learning, public policy, and leadership. Her work spans across institutions, governments, global development agencies, and grassroots transformation efforts.
She is the founder of PurShe Africa, and a consultant and strategist with experience across five continents. This program is her way of giving back deliberately—one mentee, one movement, one mission at a time.
The MMANTI Model
The name MMANTI is both a tribute and a framework, rooted in values and results:
- M: Maximize Potential
- M: Multiply Impact
- A: Accelerate Purpose
- N: Nurture Integrity
- T: Transfer Wisdom
- I: Inspire Legacy
This program offers mentees rare access to mentorship, connections, capacity building, and an ecosystem that positions them for local and global relevance.
Vision
To raise a generation of courageous, competent, and visionary leaders across sectors—armed with clarity, character, and connection.
Mission
To equip emerging African changemakers with the tools, wisdom, access, and accountability needed to lead well, serve excellently, and multiply impact.
Program Objectives
Equip mentees with strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, purpose discovery, and systems-level leadership tools.
Foster a community of integrity, purpose, collaboration, and collective transformation.
Provide access to Mmanti’s global network of policy-makers, CEOs, creatives, educators, development partners, and nation-builders.
Create pipelines for opportunity, exposure, recommendation, and mentorship continuity.
Entry Model: Nomination-Based
To maintain excellence, accountability, and authenticity, entry into the MMANTI program is strictly by nomination.
Each candidate must be nominated by a credible leader, including:
- A senior academic, professional, employer, community builder, or former mentee
- Someone who can vouch for the nominee’s potential, purpose, and commitment to growth
- Someone willing to sponsor the mentee’s ₦50,000 mentorship fee, as a mark of belief and investment
Mentees are not just chosen—they are watched over.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18–35
- Must be pursuing or have completed undergraduate, master’s, or PhD education
- Must demonstrate clarity of purpose, leadership potential, and a drive for community or system change
- Must be nominated and sponsored by a respected figure or submit a compelling self-nomination with clear references
Cohort Size
50 Participants
Only 50 participants will be admitted into the Pioneer Cohort (2025/2026)
Mentorship Fee
N50,000
₦50,000 per mentee (paid by nominator/sponsor) This fee covers:
- Quarterly fireside mentorship calls with Mmanti Umoh and global leaders
- Monthly leadership and development masterclasses
- Access to a digital, members-only growth and accountability platform
- Referrals, recommendation letters, and opportunity pipelines
- Digital resources, growth templates, and exclusive mentorship content
Program Componets
Mentorship Firesides with Mmanti
Intimate, honest, transformative sessions where wisdom is shared, questions are welcomed, and lives are shaped.
The “More Table”
Conversations with high-level thinkers, global leaders, innovators, and changemakers who share their leadership journeys and insights.
The Access Bridge
Strategic connections to scholarships, internships, jobs, speaking platforms, policy events, and global fellowships through Mmanti’s trusted network.
Accountability Pods
Small peer groups built for goal setting, tracking progress, and collaborative development.
The Watchtower Circle
Nominators and mentors stay informed and engaged with their mentees’ progress, reinforcing a culture of support and shared responsibility.
The MMANTI Mentorship Program is not just mentorship. It is legacy, access, accountability, and preparation for impact.
For any questions or further information about the mentorship programme, please out to us at mentorship@mmanti.com
Follow us on social media for updates and insights.
