Author Archives: Harriet Gbiaye

Soft Power As Africa’s Differentiator in the Global AI Race by Funso Aina

In looking at AI disruptions, it is clear that two countries are dominating the AI race – US and China, which naturally gives them the power to set the standards that the rest of us will have to abide with.  The question now is, where does that leave Africa, which is generally disadvantaged in all […]

AI’s Promise and the ‘More with Less’ Paradox: The Leadership Choice We Must Make by Dr. Dotun Ayeni

Something remarkable is happening across Africa. Business people who once needed entire engineering teams can now build platforms using Gen-AI tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT, and agentic tools like Lovable, Base 24 and Bolt. I’m not talking about simple websites – I refer to the creation of sophisticated business solutions. The democratisation is real: […]

BHM Launches Africa’s First Comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for Media and Communications Industry

BHM, the African communications services company today published a groundbreaking white paper that establishes Africa’s first comprehensive AI Ethics Readiness Framework specifically designed for the continent’s marketing, media, and communications sectors. Titled “AI Ethics in Africa’s Media and Communications Landscape: A Readiness Framework for 2026 & Beyond,” the white paper addresses the urgent need for […]

BHM Mourns the Passing of Live Music Icon, Akinloye “Akiin Shuga” Tofowomo

We’re sending our prayers and deepest condolences to the family of the great Nigerian musician and live-band legend, Akinloye “Akiin Shuga” Tofowomo, who passed away on Thursday, 30 October 2025. Akiin Shuga was a long-time supporter of the BHM. He was a visionary leader who loved his craft, his audience, and inspired millions of  people […]

The most important day in African Entertainment is here, and you are invited

Registration has now opened for NECLive 2025, West Africa’s premier entertainment conference. Mark your calendars for: Friday, November 28 2025, at Landmark Event Centre in Lagos.  African entertainment is having its main character moment. Nigerian artists are headlining major festivals, our films are trending globally, and Afrobeats is the world’s soundtrack. But while the vibes […]