H.E. Wamkele Mene, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, stands at the forefront of a transformative movement aimed at redefining Africa’s economic landscape. With nearly three years of dedicated service as the head of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Mene’s tenure has been marked by a clear vision and unrelenting commitment to fostering cross-border business excellence. […]
Farouk Gumel: Steering and Championing Inclusive Development in Africa’s Economy and Agriculture
Farouk Gumel, the Group Executive Director and Vice Chairman for Africa at Tropical General Investment (TGI) Group, plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s vast operations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. With TGI Group’s involvement in multiple sectors—ranging from food and agribusiness to financial services and pharmaceuticals—Gumel’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning the conglomerate as […]
Serge Ekué: Beninese Visionary Leader at the Helm of the West African Development Bank
On August 28, 2020, Serge Ekué assumed office as the President of the Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (BOAD), marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career. Ekué, a distinguished expert in financial markets and capital markets, brings over two decades of global experience in international finance, structured finance, and market operations. His leadership is poised to drive the […]
Meet Danita Johnson; The First MLS Club Black President Blooming Sports Business World By Her Midas Touch
Danita Johnson‘s groundbreaking appointment as the first Black President of an MLS Club and one of only three women to hold such a prestigious position in league history marks a significant milestone in the realm of sports leadership. With a career spanning 17 years, Johnson has amassed an impressive track record of achievements, characterized by record-breaking sales, innovative marketing […]
Breaking Boundaries: Thabiso Mahlape’s Journey to Empowering Black Voices – South Africa’s Leading Black Female Publisher In White Sea
In the world of literature, where narratives often mirror societal structures, Thabiso Mahlape stands tall as a beacon of change. As one of the pioneering black women to helm an independent publishing house dedicated to amplifying the voices of young black writers, her journey is not just about breaking barriers but reshaping the landscape of South African literature. Mahlape’s […]
Tribute to a True African Matriarch: Iyalode Alaba Lawson
On October 28, 2023. Iyalode Alaba Oluwaseun Lawson, a name synonymous with leadership, philanthropy, and community impact, departed this world leaving behind a legacy that will continue to touch generations yet to come. Today, we pay tribute to a real-life “Akinkanju” of Yorubaland, a true African matriarch, a global business magnate, who meant so much more in the hearts […]
Becoming Big, Bold and Successful Entrepreneur
The world of entrepreneurship is a vast land filled with free flowing opportunity, prosperity, autonomy, creativity, and passion. Yet, in the labyrinth of business ownership, there are moments of solitude, high stakes, and spine-tingling fear. It’s a journey where quitting may seem tempting one day, and triumphing magnificently proves risk can indeed equal reward. Here are some of the […]
From Havard to International Business Mastery: Meet British-Nigerian Roheen Berry, the Visionary Leader Behind Contec Global’s Remarkable Journey
Roheen Berry, a British-Nigerian businessman renowned for his dynamic leadership and visionary pursuits, is the owner and Chief Executive of Wiesmann Automobiles and the Managing Director of Contec Global whose entrepreneurial journey has been marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to fostering technological advancements, particularly in the realm of secure technologies and mobile telecommunications. Roheen […]