Speaker Kit
The Scribe of Many Frequencies
Author · Cultural Strategist · AI Thought Leader
M'Bwebe turns audiences into movements. With 35+ years bridging history, economics, and emerging technology — and a debut novel that confronts the future head-on — he delivers talks that don't just inform. They ignite.
About
M'Bwebe Ishangi is a multidimensional creator, educator, and cultural custodian with over 35 years devoted to the study of history, economics, and identity. His work lives at the intersection of heritage and innovation — where ancient wisdom meets emerging technology.
As the author of nearly ten books spanning cultural critique, historical deep dives, and financial empowerment, M'Bwebe brings rare depth to every stage he steps on. His professional path includes a transformative tenure as a Brand Marketing Strategist for the NBA, and he continues to shape narratives as a Brand Identity Developer, Graphic Artist, and UX/UI Designer.
Rooted in the sustainable living practices of our Ancestors, M'Bwebe blends past and future — what he calls SankofaFuturism — to build a symbiotic lifestyle model that equips communities to thrive in the world ahead.
Latest Release
When Big Brother Merges with A.I.
M'Bwebe's debut novel is a visionary exploration of power, surveillance, and the future of human freedom. Set in a world where AI and state control have merged, 2048 follows a young Brooklyn native who disrupts a sentient AI and becomes the center of a resistance blending ancestral knowledge, cultural memory, and underground technology.
A gripping complement to any event focused on technology, justice, sovereignty, or the Black future. Available for keynote pairings, readings, and signed copies on request.
Speaking Topics
Who controls the algorithm — and who gets erased by it? A provocative exploration of artificial intelligence, surveillance, and what sovereignty truly means in the age of digital control.
From financial therapy to legacy planning — practical, proven frameworks for building and transferring wealth across generations. Rooted in culture, grounded in strategy.
A philosophy and a practice. Blending ancestral wisdom with emerging technology to build a lifestyle model that honors where we come from — and equips us for where we're going.
Drawing on his NBA brand strategy career — how individuals, communities, and organizations craft visual and cultural languages that resonate with clarity, truth, and power.
Audience Takeaways
Reader Voices
"2048 is a gripping, visionary novel that feels both prophetic and deeply human. The story moves with urgency, blending suspense, emotion, and global stakes in a way that makes you question the world we're rapidly becoming."
Baba Amen
San Diego, CA
"What makes this book unforgettable is how it honors ancestral wisdom as living technology. The integration of ritual, memory, and spiritual lineage feels authentic, powerful, and necessary — turning heritage into a form of resistance."
Nana Auset
Baltimore, MD
"I quickly became engaged from the quote on the very first page and 2048 did not disappoint throughout the entire journey. A book you will not want to put down. I can't wait to see the movie version!"
Ominira Camille-Olusola
Brooklyn, NY
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Available for keynotes, book readings, panels, workshops, and cultural events. Every engagement is tailored to your audience and theme.