Mouhamed Takhilah Gaye, from KHALIS MONEY TRANSFERT, Canada, received the 2008 Diaspora ICON, during the International Diaspora Business Symposium, on October 15, 2008, in Montreal, Canada. Mouhamed is the promoter of the S3I Group.

The S3I Group, which he founded in 2007, is a one-stop shop for the ethnic community in Canada. The S3I Group, has a turnover of more than $1,250,000 CAN, has several activities, Money transfer (Khalis Money Transfer), Africa Cargo, Kaolack Market, Organization of special events, real estate. With agencies across Canada.