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Wealth Without Access is Stranded Wealth – Opiva Capital Chairman
Written by Kamsiyochukwu Mbamalu The Chairman of Optiva Capital Partners, Franklin Nechi, has called on African entrepreneurs, investors and families to move beyond
‘Naija Spirit’ Heads to Birnin Kebbi After UNILAG Outing
Written by Kamsiyochukwu Mbamalu Nigerian poet and theatre maker Dike Chukwumerije has called for renewed civic engagement among young Nigerians as his production,
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Uganda Backs Disputed Tooro Succession as Kijanangoma Takes Throne
Written by Amanze Chinonye Uganda’s government has backed the installation of Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new king of the Tooro Kingdom, reinforcing a succession process challenged by the family of the late monarch, Prime Business Africa reports. Kijanangoma, 56, was crowned on
Ghana’s Traditional Titles Offer New Route to Recognise Foreign Investors
Written by Amanze Chinonye A Chinese investor’s installation as a traditional chief in Ghana is drawing attention to the role customary authorities can play in recognising foreign capital and strengthening ties between businesses and the communities where they operate. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Gerewol Festival: Where Wodaabe Beauty, Courtship and Culture Meet in Niger
Written by Amanze Chinonye At the end of Niger’s rainy season, Wodaabe pastoralists gather around In Gall in the Agadez region for the Cure Salée, an annual meeting associated with the seasonal movement of nomadic communities. For the Wodaabe, the gathering also provides
Ka’el Festival: The Ethiopian Tradition Requiring Men to Gain Weight for Community Prestige
Written by Amanze Chinonye In the remote Lower Omo Valley, an annual ceremony turns body size into a measure of prestige as men spend months preparing for a competition in which physical bulk, rather than athletic ability, determines the winner. Known as Ka’el,
Mau Mau Rebellion: The Uprising That Changed Kenya’s Path to Independence
Written by Amanze Chinonye Deep in the forests surrounding Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Range, a guerrilla movement emerged in the 1950s that became one of the most significant anti-colonial conflicts in Africa’s history. Known globally as the Mau Mau, and referred
