Building a future of belonging for all.

At Omek, we believe that biculturals are uniquely positioned to shape the future of global culture and economy. Our mission is to help these talented individuals find their purpose, build meaningful connections, and create lasting impact through their work.  

We envision a world where biculturals make decisions that influence culture, innovation, and societal progress. Omek serves as a home where they can align their identity with professional ambitions, empowering them to leverage their cultural fluency as a competitive advantage.   

At the root of it all lies the belief that understanding who you are is essential to where you want to go, and we are here to help biculturals leverage their cultural edge as a superpower.

OUR VALUES

Our story

Being bicultural is more than living between worlds—it’s learning to navigate them, to bridge cultures, and to shape something new. It’s the search for belonging, the tension of in-between spaces, and the power of embracing all that you are. At Omek, we see biculturalism not as a challenge, but as a unique superpower—a lens through which we lead, create, and build a future where identity is not a limitation, but an advantage.

For Kemo Camara, Omek’s founder, this understanding grew over years of living across Africa, the U.S., and Europe. No matter where he went, he met bicultural individuals full of ambition and talent—yet missing a space to gather, collaborate, and thrive. Through conversations with over 300 members of the African diaspora in 2017 and 2018, one truth became clear: biculturals weren’t looking for a single home. They were looking for a shared space where their identities, experiences, and aspirations were understood.

In 2019, Omek was born out of this vision, launching from an accelerator at Impact Hub Amsterdam. When the world shut down in 2020, Omek expanded, hosting a global online summit with nearly 200 speakers and deepening cross-continental partnerships. By July 2021, we welcomed 500 founding members to our platform. In 2022, we had grown to 1,500 members across 70 countries, hosting over 100 events and collaborating with brands like Adidas, Google, Netflix, and Patagonia.

Today, in a world that is more disconnected and divided Omek is a thriving home for bicultural professionals—offering opportunities to find purpose, grow meaningful connections, and create impact through their work.

Our team

KEMO CAMARA

Founder & CEO

With 20 years of leadership across startups, non-profits, and corporate roles in Africa, the U.S., and Europe, Kemo leads partnerships and business development. He believes the best way to serve yourself is to serve others and thrives on bringing diverse people together to create meaningful impact.

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RABI BAH

Creative Community Lead

Supports creatives in the Omek community and fosters partnerships with organizations and collaborators. Part designer, part researcher, Rabi brings a thoughtful approach to every project, drawing from experience across community development, arts, and non-profits.

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SANDRA ROBERTS

Events Lead

Brings ideas to life by crafting immersive experiences that connect, inspire, and engage. From childhood, Sandra loved creating moments where people could come together to play, learn, and share. With a talent for storytelling, experiential marketing, and creative production, she designs events that reflect brand and community values while leaving a lasting impact.

MARYELLA MARIE

Community Lead

Maryella Marie sees community as a living, breathing ecosystem where stories, ideas, and people intertwine to create lasting impact. A social impact multimedia producer, they have spent a decade working with technologists, artists, and innovators to deepen emotional intelligence and amplify underheard voices.

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KES CAMARA

Brand Lead

Leads the creative vision across Omek’s marketing, brand, website, digital platform, and events. With 15 years in design and advertising, she brings deep expertise in storytelling and brand strategy. Passionate about worldbuilding, she designs experiences that co-create with the community, imagining new narratives that challenge perspectives and shape the future.

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BENJAMIN SAM

Community Facilitator

Leads community engagement and events to support Omek’s growth, ensuring meaningful connections and impactful experiences. With expertise in SEO, UX copywriting, and data-driven content strategy, he understands how to optimize engagement and visibility.

The Omek constellation

Our collaborations are built across countries and disciplines, made up of a network of advisors, freelancers, volunteers, and community partners. If you’d like to work with us and your skills lie outside of open roles, send an email to hello@myomek.com

ALBERT STEVENUS
Photographer, Filmmaker

AMAL BARRE
Strategist, Researcher

ANNALISA SWANK
Design Director

AUGUSTINE NTHENGE
Communications & Community Manager

CHARNEZ JACOBS
Impact Investor

HUGO FAUSTINO
Creative Media

KOBI AMPOMA
Head of Talent Acquisition

LAULINDA MASSUNDA
Entrepreneurship & Impact Enthusiast

MARTIJN BOOMSMA
CEO & Founder

MICKAEL MEHALA
Illustrator, Animator

MONIKA JIANG
Community Building, Founder

NYASHA MUGAVAZI
Copywriter & Editor