Named by Forbes Magazine as one of Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac O. Babu-Boateng is a leading voice for the Black millennial generation, driven by a mission to empower Africans to take control of their narrative and image on the global stage.
Isaac immigrated to the United States from Ghana at the age of 13, growing up in the Bronx where he attended middle and high school. He began his undergraduate journey at Temple University before transferring to Lincoln University, the nation’s first HBCU. There, he earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting and became a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.
After graduating, Isaac returned to the Bronx and served as a project manager at West Harlem Group Assistance (WHGA), one of New York City’s leading public housing developers. In this role, he spearheaded multi-billion dollar projects aimed at developing low-income housing.
In 2011, with nothing but his savings and a bold vision, Isaac and his wife, Sandra Babu-Boateng, co-founded Face2face Africa, the first digital media company in the United States focused on Africans. Today, Face2face Africa is the leading voice of the Afro-Diaspora community, reaching millions across the globe.
In 2020, Sandra and Isaac expanded their mission with the creation of PanaGenius, launching two additional platforms—AfrobeatzPlus and BlackStars Online—to further amplify African stories, music, and culture.
Isaac has been recognized as one of the Network Journal’s 40 Under Forty and was named a standout alumnus on Lincoln University’s 40 Under Forty list, highlighting his significant contributions to media, entrepreneurship, and the Black community.
