Profile Summary of Dr. Chido Nwangwu
Dr. Chido Nwangwu
“Dr. Chido Nwangwu has taken his strategic vision, professional skills, and investments to greater heights for more than 27 years, telling the story of African communities in Houston and across the American continent. He has also projected the immense contributions Nigerians and Africans are making in the USA,” notes Nigerian Reunion Corporation President Segun Adeyina.
U.S. Congressional Recognition
In July 2017, Dr. Chido Nwangwu was issued a U.S. Congressional Recognition for USAfrica’s 25 years, with the commendation: “Your service is truly worthy of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the United States Congress.”
Background and Achievements
Dr. Chido Nwangwu, the Founder of USAfrica multimedia networks since 1992 in Houston, is a television/print/web/wireless/multimedia executive, cross-cultural business and emerging markets specialist, and an artist. He is the recipient of the Journalism Excellence Award (NABJ 1997) and has appeared as an analyst on CNN, CNN International, SKY News, South Africa Broadcasting Corporation, and affiliates of the U.S. networks KHOU/CBS, KTRK/ABC, KPRC/NBC.
Transformational Leadership
The impact of Dr. Nwangwu’s work on business, news, public policy, international security, and cultural exchanges between Africans and Americans has been transformative. Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of Congress representing the 18th district of Texas, recognized his leadership, stating, “We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference.”
USAfrica
USAfrica has been characterized by CNN and The New York Times as the largest and arguably the most influential African-owned, U.S.-based multimedia network. Dr. Nwangwu is the author of the soon-to-be-released book, MLK, Mandela & Achebe: Power, Leadership and Identity.
Notable Contributions and Recognitions
- Adviser on Africa business to the ex-Mayor of Houston, Dr. Lee P. Brown.
- Analyst on Voice of America/WorldNet and Black Entertainment Television (BET), among other U.S. TV and radio stations.
- The only continental African publisher/reporter who covered U.S. President Bill Clinton’s historic visit to Africa in 1998 and Clinton’s visit to Nigeria in 2000.
- The only Africa/African-American Publisher who reported from inside the joint seating of the U.S Congress during Liberia’s president Dr. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s historic speech in 2006.
- Honored by the Washington-D.C.-based National Immigration Forum for utilizing media to fight authoritarianism and fostering freedom of expression in Africa.
- First continental African admitted to the 100 Black Men of America.
Innovative Media Contributions
Dr. Nwangwu established the 1st African-owned, U.S.-based professional newspaper published on the internet, USAfricaonline.com. USAfrica Inc was established in May 1992, with the first print edition of USAfrica magazine published in August 1993. Other platforms include CLASSmagazine, CLASSmagazine.TV, PhotoWorks.TV, and USAfrica.TV.
Publications and Digital Contributions
The Houston Press voted USAfrica The Newspaper the Number One community newspaper in Houston in 2001. The New York Times noted USAfrica as America’s largest African-owned multimedia company. Dr. Nwangwu has been profiled in numerous prestigious publications, including The Houston Chronicle, The Orlando Sentinel, and Mail and Guardian of South Africa.
Community Engagement and Advisory Roles
He is the convener of the annual inter-denominational USAfrica Prayer Breakfast, held every year since 1999. Dr. Nwangwu also serves on the advisory board of several community-building and international organizations, including EVA (Education as Vaccine against AIDS).
Personal Life
Dr. Chido Nwangwu has two sons, Chido Nwangwu (the 2nd) and Chima Nwangwu, and a wife, Chinwe Nwangwu. He is an avid fan of Apple computer products and writes extensively about them, Steve Jobs, and digital living.