“Ladies and gentlemen, This is your Captain speaking. Welcome onboard Flight IT24 with service from Novice to Professional. The weather looks great and we are expected to land on Intern Street at 10:07 AM. Until then, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the flight”. Alongside many other interns who were on a trip […]
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Naima’s story in Journey To Bloom is one that many teens can relate to. She’s a budding producer, juggling school, family, and her love for music. Sound familiar? SKY Girls NG, which encourages teenage girls to stay true to themselves and make positive choices, brings characters like Naima to life—highlighting the highs and lows of […]
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Everyone’s at UNGA79 or so it seems. And we’ve lost count of the Africa-focused events happening all through the week and all around the city. From Semafor’s The Next 3 Billion Summit, to the 4th International Trade and Investment Forum, as well as the Foundation for Africa’s Future and so many more. And of […]
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We are big fans of Lagos Times Square Gardens in New York City, and no trip to The Big Apple is complete without a revisit. The queues are growing, the meals are getting even better; and the parties, larger. If you’re in the city for UNGA79 and haven’t yet been, you might want to adjust […]
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Flutterwave’s GB Agboola, MTN’s Mcebisi Jonas, and Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala stole our hearts at Semafor’s 3 billion summit, held at The Pierre, New York City, on September 24, 2024, on the sidelines of UNGA79. Agboola, who co-founded Flutterwave in 2016 participated in a fireside chat with Briana Wilsey VP & GM, Network Partnerships […]
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Super thanks to Yinka Adegoke and Alexis Akwagyiram for a full day of The Next 3 Billion summit on the sidelines of UNGA79. Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina (President of the African Development Bank Group), Bosun Tijani (Honourable minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria), Olugbenga Agboola (CEO, Flutterwave), and Ernest Ndukwe (chairman of MTN […]
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Ghana’s President Hails “Year of Return” Success at AAI Gala, Highlighting Diaspora Reconnection
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In 2019, Ghana commemorated 400 years since the first recorded African slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia. Giving a truly remarkable acceptance speech at AAI’s 40th Annual Awards GALA, in New York on Tuesday September 24, 2024 The President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo proudly shared the remarkable success of the country’s Year of […]
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Gala Celebrates African Leadership and Culture, Honoring Visionaries at AAI’s 40th Annual Awards
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The night of Tuesday September 24 at Cipriani on 42nd street, in New York City, we joined great African leaders for an evening in honour of African and diasporan visionaries in arts and culture. And it was fulfilling to listen to the words of Kofi Appenteng who leads the Africa-America Institute (AAI). The gala […]
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As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), a significant side event is poised to shine a spotlight on Africa’s economic potential and development opportunities. The “Africa Breakfast Convos,” co-hosted by global communications consultancy Allison and Africa’s leading PR firm BHM, will bring together influential voices from […]
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Tales of The Macallan Volume II Set to Launch in Nigeria as The Macallan Celebrates 200 Years of Whisky Mastery
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In celebration of The Macallan’s rich heritage and craftsmanship, The Tales of The Macallan Volume II is set to make a grand debut in Nigeria. This rare single malt whisky, dating back to 1949 and bottled in 2022, will be unveiled in honour of The Macallan’s founder, Alexander Reid, as part of the brand’s 200th […]