While it is true that she does not officiate in a local media, it is important to remember that she brings immense pride to the Green – Red – Yellow flag through her prowess. She is Sophy Aiida host event, TV presenter, actress, entrepreneur and promoter of female leadership. A singular career path captured by the radars of #Puissance237.
Sophy Aiida was born in Paris in 1987. From the age of 2, she took drama lessons before moving with her parents to the United States, where she had to learn English to land her first role in 2007 at the Orlando theatre in Florida in the play ‘Mama’s Kicthen’. The experience prompted her to take an acting course with Bill Duke. With a perfect command of the English language, she decided to move to New York to follow her dream of becoming an actress.
As an actress, Sophy dazzled the small screen in 2010 when she played Kenya in the production ‘Jeu de couples’, as well as in the films ‘Unwanted Guest’, ‘Honeysuckle’ and the series ‘Isabelle’, not to mention her appearances in other projects. In 2019 Sophy made a big hit in the series ‘Yelo Pèppè’, where she played the role of Isabelle Kingue. This series will offer her even more opportunities on the African continent.
Sophy began her media adventure in 2009 as a TV host for African Caribbean Television in New York, then worked with Afrotainment before turning to her real passion, event hosting. She quickly became a reference in the media and event industry thanks to her rich career both on the African continent and in the West. She has been at the helm of such high-profile events as the African Union/European Union Summit, the CAF Awards (African Golden Ball), the FELIX HOUPHOUËT-BOIGNY – UNESCO Peace Prize and the Afrima Awards, sharing the stage with such illustrious personalities as Akon and Pearl Thusi, to name but a few. She is also currently the flagship presenter on Côte d’Ivoire’s LIFE TV channel. She co-hosts a daily talk show covering political, social and cultural issues in Côte d’Ivoire and around the world.
As an entrepreneur, Sophy founded UMOJA Media, a platform for promoting black excellence through events and impactful content that motivate her community. Her ultimate goal is to serve as a model of success for the youth of the African continent and its diaspora. She embodies perseverance and excellence, inspiring future generations to achieve great things.
Sophy is the first choice for many internationally renowned institutions, companies and foundations, including the AU/EU Summit, Orange Côte d’Ivoire, the Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Tourism and the Confederation of African Football, to mention just a few examples.
This lioness’s charisma, versatility and intelligence have propelled her onto prestigious stages, where she has had the honour of performing before Heads of State, business leaders, as well as eminent figures in music and sport.
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