Today: June 1, 2023
Empowering women in business has become an essential aspect of promoting gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. However, women often face significant barriers to accessing resources, capital, and support for their business ventures. In response to these challenges, organizations like Empowering Initiatives…
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Africa’s development, with many individuals and organizations discussing ways to help the continent. However, as Amlaz Negash, founder of the African Diaspora Network, points out, these discussions often lack the voices, ideas,…
As an avid history enthusiast, I have always found it to be a way to understand where we came from. History class, whether American, Global, or Art history, has always been intriguing to me. However, as I got older, the history class…
A closer look into the life of a Nigerian-born filmmaker, cinematographer, and creative director, Oluyinka David, and the evolution of building his career, as an immigrant, and upcoming series Prim and Proper. “My passion lies in telling African stories that resonate with…
Rock 'n' Roll legend Tina Turner, known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Her powerful vocals and electrifying performances made her an iconic figure in the music industry, leaving…
US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben E. Brigety II, sparked a diplomatic crisis by accusing the South African government of supplying weapons to Russia, causing a decline in the South African Rand and affecting neighboring Namibia's currency. The opposition party, Democratic Alliance,…
Nollywood veteran Zach Orji will engage in an exclusive fireside chat at Èkó House in Rockville, MD, offering insights into his longevity in the African creative industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to watch a special trailer of his latest movie,…
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,…
A business has opened with the mission of promoting artists of color. Puzzles of Color has a mission towards promoting artists of color works through the use of selling them as puzzles. Puzzles of color is a Black owned Family Business run…
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…
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…
Kupanda Capital’s Bobby Pittman recently spoke at the Georgetown Africa Business Conference, where he discussed the future of Africa and the opportunities for growth in the creative and entertainment industry on the continent. As the Founding Partner at Kupanda Capital, which advises,…
