Tag Archives: AFRICA

How 12 Million People in 12 Countries Discussed How Entertainment Can Save Nigeria’s Economy in 12 Hours

On April 20, 2016, Nigerians came together for the fourth edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive 4) to discuss how entertainment can rebuild Nigeria’s wavering economy. #NECLive4 featured an interesting line-up of professionals not only from the entertainment industry but from all works of life to serve as panelists and moderators who gave insights from the business […]

Using Our Own Medicine – My speech at the Public Presentation of Nigeria PR Report

  Something happened in 2015.   A poor 72-year-old, unpopular, retired army-general ran to be president of Nigeria, an oil-rich West African country with population of about 200 million people.   His opponent, the incumbent, was a 57-year-old Ph.D. who, three years earlier while he was VP, was so popular and favoured that influential citizens […]

I Will Be Speaking At 2015 Success Stories Africa Conference

I’m speaking at Success Stories Africa Conference 2015 holding on Saturday 12 September 2015 in Lagos.  “It gives me joy to share stories and ideas that can possibly make the journey easier for people trying to find their way.” Aimed at empowering African youths to enable them change their lives for the better, the conference themed ‘Buy The Future’, […]

Interview: Media Consumers Now Have More Power Than Before – Ayeni

By Funsho Arogundade (The News Nigeria)   In this interview with FUNSHO AROGUNDADE, the young media entrepreneur fondly called “Ayeni The Great” gives a rare peek into digital marketing agency ID Africa, his latest business venture, which will see a spread of the BHM Group’s clientele and content across more nations on the African continent […]

African Businesses are late to Digital marketing, says Ayeni

By Goddie Ofose (The Niche Newspaper)   Genesis of BHM Group BHM Group started in 2006 from my two-bedroom flat in Akute, Lagos while I was a reporter. My wife and I had no furniture so I bought a small chair and table, and could only afford to pay someone to assemble a computer. We […]

The Business of Creativity

Had fun speaking with creative professionals from diverse backgrounds two weeks ago in Lagos.   Always appreciate an opportunity to chat with brilliant minds, especially young people keen to challenge the status quo.

Viacom Africa To Debut New Nickelodeon Channels On DSTV

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa has broadened its entertainment offering on DStv across Africa with the launch of two new 24-hour family channels from Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Nicktoons.With both channels premiering on September 30, VIMN Africa now delivers more TV channels than any other international media company with a total of eight distinct entertainment brands including MTV, MTVBase, […]

President Jonathan Must Take Responsibility For Nigeria’s Ebola Disaster

Yorubas say it well: “Ehinkule l’ota wa. Inu’le ni aseni ngbe”.   Nigeria and Nigerians are losing on all fronts because of leaders we didn’t prepare for the assignments we are giving them. Every child should be trained please. Everyone should be prepared with the right formal and informal education. We never know what we […]

MTV Base Hosts 2Face At The Ascension Album Launch

Africa’s favourite music channel, MTV Base hosted Africa’s biggest artiste, 2Face at the launch of his sixth album, The Ascension. The event which was in conjunction with Industry Nite had the biggest names in the Nigerian entertainment industry celebrate with the talented singer on the release of his latest album at the recently opened Spice […]

Amstel Malta Emerges First Ever African Brand To Win International Taste Quality Institute Superior Taste Award

Nigeria’s No 1 premium low sugar malt brand, Amstel Malta, is once again being recognized as an international high quality and prestigious brand with its recent quality awards from both the International Taste and Quality Institute (iTQi) in Brussels, Belgium and the Monde Selection Quality Award in Bordeaux, France making it a rare accomplishment in the Nigerian […]