Today: September 22, 2026
The Recording Academy introduces three new categories, including Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording, for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, while also relocating Producer and Songwriter of the Year categories to the General Field to…
Part 1: Audu Maikori, Abiodun “Bizzle” Osikoya, and Editi Effiong shared their insights on Nigeria's thriving creative economy. Nigeria's success in the creative industry can be attributed to its large population, striving mentality, and deep storytelling roots…
Adkins' challenges the conventional approach to aid and assistance, emphasizing the importance of partnership, collaboration, and self-reliance. He asserts that Africa's future lies in the hands of its own people, who possess the creativity, entrepreneurship, and resilience to shape their own destiny.…
At the Georgetown Africa Business Conference, experts delved into the future of Africa, examining the crucial elements for economic growth, innovation, and sustainability on the continent. Through discussions on investing in human capital, fostering the creative industry, and driving the energy transition,…
Albert Owusu Asare is a compassionate leader who is not afraid to structure unstructured processes. He formed his own company and turned Cadana into a profitable venture. He began his Wall Street career at Goldman Sachs, where he designed essential distributed systems…
Nael Hailemariam, the CEO of Chapa Financial Technologies Share Co, is determined to build a thriving and connected African economy. With his Master’s degree in Data Science and Information Technology and extensive experience in top companies such as Tencent and Asia Innovations…
In today’s rapidly evolving world, strategy has become more important than ever before for businesses and organizations to navigate the myriad of challenges and opportunities. Harvard Business Review describes a good strategy as a clear roadmap that defines the actions people in…
Ibrahim Ibitade is a visionary leader dedicated to finding solutions for the world’s most pressing social and economic challenges. His drive for more equitable financial solutions inspired him to establish Leatherback in 2019. Leatherback offers a single entry point that enables individuals…
MIT MBA candidates Khadija Ba and Tolu Ladele are keen on exploring the African Diaspora fintech business. Khadija witnessed how the financial sector in Senegal evolved from a cash-based economy to the adoption of banks, ATMs, and mobile money services. Meanwhile, Tolu…
The African Fintech Summit took place on April 12 and featured many notable speakers. Eunice Ajim moderated a panel on “Venture Investment Trends in Enabling Sustainable Fintech Development.” Ajim is a tech entrepreneur and investor who is Cameroonian-American and has experience in…
