The IMIZI brand is rooted in quality and ethics. Crafted from fresh sugarcane from Rwandan soil and infusing them with locally grown botanicals, a flavor you can feel in your bones, a real taste of Rwanda itself. Founded by Pierra Ntayombya and Rohan Shah, IMIZI was born from a radical question: Can rum, traditionally tied
In an episode of the podcast In the Valley, hosted by Ibrahim Sagna, Michaella Rugwizangoga shared a story that captures the spirit of today’s Africa, bold, collaborative, and full of potential. Michaella, Rwanda’s former Chief Tourism Officer, talked about how Rwanda is working to become a top sports tourism
At the 17th Headies Awards, Tanzanian music sensation Juma Jux was crowned “Best East African Artiste of the Year,” a proud moment for East Africa and the continent as a whole. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, Juma emphasized a powerful message: Africa is one. Known for his smooth, soulful voice and
After 64 years of crawling progress, Burkina Faso is racing into the future and it’s all happening under the fearless leadership of President Ibrahim Traoré. The country is undergoing a breathtaking transformation that has captured the attention of the entire African continent. Since independence in 1960, the country managed
Thinking of where to buy luxury African handbags, Anima Iris is the go-to-brand. Authentic handcrafted African fashion pieces that is rewriting the story of African designer bags. A proudly made in Africa brand, rooted in heritage, and innovation, this brand is redefining what luxury looks like by centering
At the 2025 edition of the World Government Summit (#WGS25), the President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), H.E. Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, delivered a bold and optimistic message that repositioned Africa as the global frontier for economic opportunity, innovation, and workforce growth. Speaking to a global audience
I firmly believe young people are the key to building a resilient food system and to drive agricultural development and sustainability in Nigeria and across Africa. Can you introduce yourself and share with us your journey into the agricultural sector My name is Ogbe Samuel Okporubi. I’m a
At the recently held Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, one of Nigeria’s most prestigious honours ceremonies, Sir Dr. Emeka Offor was named Businessman of the Year 2024, a recognition that celebrates decades of visionary leadership, and transformative impact in business and philanthropy. A man of remarkable consistency and diligence, Sir Dr.
In celebration of leadership and national impact, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, Chairman of Pacific Holdings Limited, was honoured as Vanguard Man of the Year 2024 at the 13th edition of the Vanguard Personality of the Year Awards, held 11th April at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Dr. Adeleke was
Rwanda played host to a historic gathering as leaders from across Africa and the globe convened for the first–ever Global AI Summit on Africa. A platform to chart Africa’s future in artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The summit brought together, government ministers, global tech executives, researchers, entrepreneurs, and civil