Author Archives: Promise Olupinla

Africa Needs More Authentic Stories Beyond ‘Wakanda’ Narratives, Says Claudine Moore

Africa needs more relatable stories that reflect the realities of life on the continent rather than portrayals that romanticise or oversimplify the African experience, Managing Director for Africa at Allison Worldwide, Claudine Moore, has said. Moore made the remarks at the fourth edition of the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC), held on Friday at the World […]

Akunna Cook points to new opening for African storytelling

African stories are finding an audience in a global market that is becoming less dependent on English-language content, a shift Akunna Cook says presents a significant opportunity for the continent’s creative industry. Cook, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Next Narrative Africa, made the point at Africa Breakfast Convos 2026 at the World Trade Center […]

Leaders at ABC 2026 Say Africa’s Next Chapter Requires Bold Imagination and Open Borders

  The fourth edition of the Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) convened on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the World Trade Center in New York, bringing together senior professionals from business, finance, media, and philanthropy on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Hosted by BHM and Allison Worldwide, the gathering, themed ‘Africa’s Next […]

UNGA81: Youth Boom Is Not Automatic Growth, Experts Say At Africa Breakfast Convos

A clear message emerged from the World Trade Center in New York City on Friday, September 25, 2026, where global business figures gathered for the fourth edition of the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC) on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81).  Addressing a critical panel on where Africa’s next decade of opportunity […]

Stephanie Busari, Afua Hagan, Eden Harris to Moderate ABC 2026 Sessions

Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026 has named Stephanie Busari, Afua Hagan and Eden Harris as moderators for the event on Friday. The three journalists will guide conversations on Africa’s growth opportunities, financing needs, and global investment story at the World Trade Center on Friday, September 25, 2026. ABC will take place on the sidelines of […]

ABC 2026 Names Otunba Bimbola Ashiru As Speaker

Few careers cut across as many sides of the investment conversation as that of Otunba (Dr.) Bimbola Ashiru, whose professional experience spans banking, government and institutional investment. As Chairman of Blackcod Asset Management Group and Director of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Ashiru brings more than three decades of experience to Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026, […]

BHM Holdings CEO Ayeni To Speak on Africa’s Global Economy At ABC 2026

Ayeni Adekunle, CEO of BHM Holdings, will speak on how Africa can turn its growing global visibility into investment and commercial value during a fireside chat at the Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026. Ayeni and Claudine Moore, Managing Director for Africa at Allison Worldwide, will join the fireside chat during the fourth edition of ABC […]

Allison Africa Managing Director Claudine Moore Joins ABC 2026 Fireside Chat

As African businesses expand into new markets and global companies deepen their interest in the continent, the way Africa is represented in international business conversations is becoming increasingly important. Claudine Moore, Managing Director for Africa at Allison Worldwide, will bring her experience in communications, business development and African markets to Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026. […]

ABC 2026 Names Kayode Akintemi As Speaker

BHM, in collaboration with Allison, has announced Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of News Central TV, as a speaker at Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026 in New York. The fourth edition of the event will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the World Trade Center on the sidelines of the 81st United […]

The King’s Trust’s Yasamin Alttahir joins Africa growth talks at ABC 2026

Yasamin Alttahir, Director of Global Marketing, Communications and External Affairs at The King’s Trust International, will speak at Africa Breakfast Convos (ABC) 2026 in New York. With experience spanning government, diplomacy, international advocacy and strategic communications, Alttahir brings a global policy perspective to a gathering focused on Africa’s growth and influence beyond the continent. ABC […]