Kofi Annan
Small Business Owner and activist in 12703 Longleaf Ln, Herndon VA 20170
Kofi Annan is the founder and owner of Soul Rebel, a Caribbean-American fusion restaurant and cultural hub located in Petersburg, Virginia. Soul Rebel is more than just a place to eat—it’s a vibrant community space that blends food, music, art, and activism.
Kofi is also the author of Bull in a China Shop: Evolution of a Racial Justice Activist and Leadership in Action: 5 Key Principles of Effective Racial Justice Work, both of which have earned national recognition.
He previously served two terms as president of the Fairfax County NAACP, during which the branch was honored with the prestigious Thalheimer Award as the best in the nation.
A U.S. Army veteran, Kofi holds a Master’s in International Relations from Troy University and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Tennessee State University, with a minor in Psychology.