Creation Botswana Coordination Team
Angélique Saverino
Director, Alliance Française de Gaborone
Angélique Saverino is a seasoned cultural manager with over 15 years of experience in international cultural programming, education, and cross-cultural collaboration. As Director of the Alliance Française de Gaborone since 2021, she leads on strategic planning, fundraising, and curating initiatives that promote cultural dialogue and artistic exchange. Her global career spans France, South Africa, and Colombia, bringing valuable insight to the development and delivery of Création Botswana’s international programming.
Nature Inger
Co-founder, Happy Human Productions
Nature Inger is a creative industries project and production manager with over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and media. Known for her work in campaign strategy and community organizing, she specializes in managing large-scale creative projects that blend storytelling with measurable impact. At Création Botswana, she serves as the project manager overseeing the logistical execution of the program, content, and events to ensure an impactful experience for all participants.
Obenne Mbaakanyi
Director, Creative & Cultural Sector Development, National Arts Council of Botswana
Obenne Mbaakanyi brings over two decades of experience in brand strategy, marketing, and stakeholder engagement to her role at the National Arts Council of Botswana. Her work in sector promotion includes leading international marketing teams during her 12-year tenure at Botswana Tourism Organisation. With a background in both corporate and nonprofit communications, she plays a critical role in guiding Création Botswana’s national positioning and public sector engagement.
Yoann Talhouarne
Technical Advisor, National Arts Council of Botswana
Yoann Talhouarne is an expert in cultural policy and creative sector development, currently serving as Technical Advisor at the National Arts Council of Botswana. With a career spanning Africa, Canada, and Europe, he has coordinated high-impact cultural programs for French Embassies in Nigeria and Burundi, as well as global institutions including Canal France International and the French Agency for Development. He brings strategic expertise to Création Botswana.
Tumelo Nkwe
Founder, Nkwe Productions
Tumelo Nkwe is a fashion producer and creative director with nearly a decade of experience in fashion media, show production, and cultural programming. He has produced campaigns and fashion events across Southern Africa for brands such as Forbes Africa, De Beers Group, and Africa Fashion International. In Création Botswana, Tumelo leads all production elements—bringing creative vision, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to cultural authenticity.