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Shared Roots. Shared Resolve.
Shared Roots. Shared Resolve.
Across oceans and generations, we are men shaped by different histories but similar hardships. From the shadows of colonialism to the scars of Reconstruction and Jim Crow, we carry stories of struggle, survival, and strength. What brings us together is not just where we’ve come from—but where we’re determined to go. In this work, we find common ground in purpose: to restore dignity, open doors, and build something lasting for those who walk behind us.
GodWin Akandu
GodWin Akandu
Founding Board Member
Godwin Akandu is a Voting and Founding Board Member of the Hope & Hustle Africa Foundation, Inc. A Nigerian-born and recently naturalized U.S. citizen, Godwin brings years of hands-on experience in both healthcare and public safety. Having worked as a skilled nursing assistant and now serving as a correctional officer, he is deeply committed to the well-being and dignity of underserved populations. Godwin quietly supports his local church and personal outreach efforts, always guided by his belief in compassionate service. His journey from immigrant to community servant inspires his passion for the foundation's mission of promoting dignity through work and wellness across West Africa and beyond.
JOHN ARTHUR ELLIS
JOHN ARTHUR ELLIS
Secretary and Founding Board Member
John Arthur Ellis brings a lifetime of dedication, diligence, and service to Hope & Hustle Africa Foundation, Inc. as the Secretary and Founding Board Member. Mr. Ellis learned the values of hard work and perseverance early in life, balancing farm duties with school from the age of six. After losing his mother at age fourteen, he pressed forward, graduating high school and earning an Associate of Arts degree in Education. Mr. Ellis relocated to Michigan, where he built a career spanning over 30 years in the automotive industry. Post-retirement, he continued serving others—driving a shuttle bus for seven years and leading transportation ministries at his local church. As Secretary, Mr. Ellis ensures organizational integrity and administrative efficiency, channeling his experience in business and discipline to ensure the Foundation's compliance and operational support are unwavering. He credits God's grace for sustaining his journey and offers his life in service to others through faith, action, and unwavering humility.
tony curtis daniel
tony curtis daniel
President, Treasurer, and Presiding Elder
Tony Curtis Daniel is the President, Treasurer, and Presiding Elder of Hope & Hustle Africa Foundation, Inc. He serves as the strategic leader and the fiduciary anchor of the mission, while providing spiritual guidance as an ordained Minister by the National Association of Christian Ministers. His life's work is driven by the conviction that "no man should suffer in silence." Tony's vision is rooted in his own lived experience as a man in long-term substance abuse recovery, providing him with a unique empathy for men navigating hardship. As President, he guides the foundation's operations, ensuring every initiative—from financial assistance to entrepreneurial development—is aligned with the goal of restoring dignity through work and wellness. As Treasurer, he ensures the foundation maintains the highest standards of financial transparency and accountability to its donors and partners. Tony embodies the foundation's commitment to Christian principles and a spiritual calling, ensuring the foundation's 'Hustle' is always grounded in 'Hope' and compassion.
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