Missouri City teen selected for Disney Dreamers Academy [Video]

MISSOURI CITY, Texas (KTRK) — A Missouri City teen is among just 100 students across the country invited to be part of the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy. The mentorship program at Walt Disney World is aimed at inspiring exceptional young people to follow their biggest dreams.

Sixteen-year-old Nigel Mushambi was accepted into the program out of thousands. He’s an entrepreneur and award-winning author, who created the coloring and activity book “Dear Legacy” with his brother. The book is all about unleashing the vision, confidence and power of African American girls, boys and teens. Nigel has also volunteered over 500 hours in his community and has received the President’s Volunteer Service Award three times.

“For me, it’s important to volunteer because I just love giving back to my community,” said Nigel. “If you say volunteer work, I’ll be there.”

“I think it’s more of a legacy in our family,” said Nigel’s mom, Trinda Mushambi. “My mom …