NAMC Houston

Hello, June!

Sending the happiest of birthdays to all of our incredible members celebrating this month! Thank you for your unique shine to the NAMC community.

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Please welcome Babatunde Ogunseinde, as NAMC's new Vice President, Education & Mentorship, and Houstonafrifest Project Manager!

Babatunde is a multidisciplinary creative, educator, and project manager whose work sits at the intersection of music, culture, and community engagement. With over a decade of experience, he has led and delivered dynamic arts and cultural projects that bring people together through immersive experiences. As a musician and bandleader, he is known for blending Afro-fusion, soul, and storytelling to create performances that are both vibrant and meaningful.

In his role as a project manager, Babatunde has successfully curated and executed live events, concerts, and community-based programs, overseeing everything from concept development to production and audience engagement. As an educator, he is passionate about using music and the arts as tools for learning, cultural exchange, and personal growth. His work is driven by a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and celebrating the richness of African and diasporic culture.

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During Saturday's Gala, we awarded 3 excellent students as the recipients of our 2026 NAMC Scholarship!

In our High School Category, we have Folajogun Akintade, a first-generation Nigerian high school senior who will be attending Texas State University in the fall to major in nursing. She is committed to supporting low-income communities that are often underserved in healthcare.

Kelsey Onyegbuna came out on top in our Undergraduate Category. She is a rising pre-med senior at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Neuroscience, and is passionate about affecting African American women and underserved communities.

In our Graduate Category, Oluwadamilola Obamehinti was our winning candidate. She holds 15 years of tech experience and is a graduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, studying Information and Cybersecurity. A prominent keynote speaker, her insights on cybersecurity, AI, and leadership have been featured by LinkedIn News, The Wall Street Journal, and other major media outlets.

NAMC is extremely grateful to be able to support them, and we wish them the best as they continue to pursue their education.