Sandra Appiah

Sandra Appiah (born March 30, 1989) is the co-founder of media company Face2face Africa, and its CEO from 2016 to 2020. In 2019, she launched PanaGenius Inc. With Face2face Africa as its flagship brand, PanaGenius reaches over 2 million users each month via its online platforms and engages thousands more via events such as the Pan-African Weekend Conference in New York City and the national 30 Black Stars Conference & Awards.

Early life and education

Appiah was born in eastern Ghana in a small town in 1989, and lived in Milan. She majored in television, radio, and film with a minor in acting, Drawing from their experiences growing up as African immigrants in the United States, the two created an online platform and a print magazine in order to help rebrand the image of Africa within the global community. In 2020, they launched PanaGenius Inc, which will be parent company to Face2face Africa and other digital platforms.

Appiah has also hosted an online talk show, interviewing among others Jesse Jackson, Alek Wek, Femi Kuti, Serge Ibaka, and Lira. She has spoken at conferences and forums on Africa, women empowerment, and other pertinent social issues.