Carlos Boakye is a dynamic leader and innovator who is passionate about empowering and advocating for the youth in Africa. He is the President/Executive Director of Africa Youth Forum International (AYFI), an organization that provides training, mentorship, and opportunities for young Africans to participate in social and economic development. He is also the Managing Director of Go Help Africa NGO, a non-profit that supports humanitarian and environmental projects in the continent.

With a background in business administration, Boakye is also a co-founder and chief operations officer of Midas, a fintech start-up that offers digital solutions for financial inclusion and literacy. He is also a youth ambassador,where he contributes to global citizenship, human rights, climate action, and good governance initiatives. He has been nominated for the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Excellence Awards and the National Youth Ambassador for the Year.