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Historic Photos of Enslaved Africans Freed from Harvard’s Hold in Emotional Legal Victory

Harvard University has agreed to hand over a set of 19th-century daguerreotypes among the earliest known photographs of enslaved people in the United States to the International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina. The move brings to a close…

Published by ttybrandafrica
June 3, 2025

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How Mo Abudu Built a Media Empire At 40

Mo Abudu Gets Candid About Her Journey and Why It’s Never Too Late to Dream Big Media mogul and filmmaker Mo Abudu has opened up about her two-decade journey in media, hospitality, and entertainment in a powerful Instagram post that…

Published by ttybrandafrica
May 28, 2025

Industry News

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Headlines African Business Stories Roundtable on Boosting Africa’s Growth Through Diaspora Investment

At this year’s World Bank Spring Meetings, global leaders and African changemakers came together for a powerful conversation on how to drive Africa’s economic growth by investing in African businesses. The event, hosted by African Business Stories (ABS), featured Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General…

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How Sports and Tourism Are Shaping Africa’s Future

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…

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Africa Will Drive the Future Global Economy: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina

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,…

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Sir Dr Emeka Offor Honoured As Vanguard Businessman of The Year

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…

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Idris Elba to Partner with Ghanian Government on Proposed Film Village

Idris Elba has returned to Ghana to collaborate with the Ghanaian government on an initiative, the establishment of a film village in Accra, where he met with President John Dramani Mahama at Jubilee House to discuss the ambitious plans for…

Africa, Industry News

Beyond Product Thinking-Building Infrastructure for Africa’s Future

Africa’s tech ecosystem, often centers around product development. Entrepreneurs and innovators frequently ask, “How do we build a product for Africa?” While this question is essential, it only scratches the surface of a more profound challenge: “How do we build the…

Published by ttybrandafrica
March 28, 2025

Advocacy, Industry News

Khaby Lame Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Championing Children’s Rights

Khaby Lame, the global content creator and social media sensation, has been appointed as UNICEF’s newest Goodwill Ambassador. This announcement was made during a heartfelt event in his birth country, Senegal, following a transformative four-day visit where he engaged with…

Published by ttybrandafrica
February 24, 2025

Industry News

Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches SEED CAPITAL 2025: Empowering African Entrepreneurs with Upto $5,000 Grants, Training, and Mentorship

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) a leading philanthropic organization is dedicated to empowering African entrepreneurs and fostering economic development across the continent. As part of its ongoing commitment to entrepreneurship, the foundation has launched the SEED CAPITAL 2025 initiative, which…

Published by ttybrandafrica
January 6, 2025