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Nmadili Okwumabua is a cultural designer, urbanist educator, and visiting faculty member specializing in African architecture and community planning. He is the founder of Southern Sahara USA, an international consultancy focused on developing new architectural languages while preserving cultural heritage in a sustainable manner. Okwumabua has a master's degree in African American Studies from Clark Atlanta University, emphasizing the evolution of modern vernacular architecture in Nigeria. His initiatives include the Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa, which aims to foster new African architectural languages and engage the community in the design process. He has presented research at over sixty international conferences and has contributed to the understanding of African black culture and architecture worldwide. Okwumabua is also involved in education through the Global Studio African Centered Architecture, which provides a platform for teaching this innovative architectural pedagogy. His work emphasizes the importance of collaboration with community members and aims to empower the African Diaspora in the development of their built environments. With 27 years of experience in the built environment, he also holds licenses in real estate and property management, offering consultancy services in urban design, hospitality, and real estate management across various countries, including his residences in Atlanta and Abuja.
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