Sep 12, 2017Rahama Wright’s 5 tips to being a successful entrepreneurRahama Wright, founder and president of Shea Yeleen Rahama Wright is a successful social entrepreneur, supporter of business development on the continent and in the diaspora, and founder of Shea Yeleen, a company that promotes sustainable economic development in rural sub-Saharan Africa while empowering and training women-owned shea butter cooperatives…Entrepreneurship3 min readEntrepreneurship3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Okayafrica CEO says he wants a, ‘seat at the table’Okayafrica’s CEO Abiola Oke Photo Courtesy: Okayafrica Okayafrica calls itself, ‘the largest online destination for new African content’ and since its launch in 2010, has become a go-to platform for the latest on music, film, culture and entertainment from throughout the diaspora. When Abiola Oke (@abiolatweets) left his career in…Africa3 min readAfrica3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Sex, love, and life are all found in, An African CityIf you’re someone who’s lived abroad and then returned home, even if just ‘for a visit’, you’ve no doubt had to deal with scrutiny from family members, friends and even local strangers who think you’ve “changed”. …Africa3 min readAfrica3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Experience #theafricathemedianevershowsyou with Tastemakers AfricaWhen Africans from across the continent and throughout the diaspora took over Twitter with #theAfricathemedianevershowsyou, it was to debunk the many myths about what their lives are really like. Cherae Robinson (@sasyrae) wanted to continue to give people ‘a different taste’ of Africa and breakdown the negative stereotypes shown too…Africa2 min readAfrica2 min read
Sep 12, 2017Startups focused on ‘home grown’ innovations are big winners at #HBSABC2016dotLearn’s Sam Bhattacharyya and Tunde Alawode were winners at this year’s new venture competition Harvard University hosted its 18th annual Africa Business Conference and over the 3-day event, #HBSABC2016 trended as key note speakers, panelists, and startup teams all shared their passion for investing in the future of Africa. The…Africa2 min readAfrica2 min read
Sep 12, 2017Thione Niang and the Lighting Africa movementFor many people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking access to electricity, it means more than not being able to charge a phone, go online, or watch TV. …Africa3 min readAfrica3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Meet Rahama Wright, entrepreneur for social good in the diasporaRahama Wright, founder and president of Shea Yeleen Shea Yeleen “It takes more than an idea to make it as an entrepreneur, you have to be prepared to deal with the challenges along the way.” — Rahama Wright, founder of Shea YeleenAfrica4 min readAfrica4 min read
Sep 12, 2017Akon brings his energy to #PAS16At this year’s Powering Africa Summit, American-Senegalese rapper and social-entrepreneur, Akon took to the stage to talk about Akon lighting Africa and his goal of improving quality of life across the continent by providing electricity to millions of Africans using solar energy. …Africa4 min readAfrica4 min read
Sep 12, 2017Celebrating Black Cinema at ADIFF with unforgettable experiencesThought provoking movies, insightful conversations with filmmakers, and appearances by iconic figures were all part of the experience at this year’s African diaspora film festival celebrating Black cinema in New York City. Many of this year’s films looked at the lives of women and children in developing countries and the…Film3 min readFilm3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Diaspora film fest’s opening focuses on DRC’s rape crisis“When a woman is raped, it is not just a non-consensual sexual act. I would even go further, rape is not a sexual act. It is not a sexual act, it is denial of a woman’s humanity. It is a refusal to allow a woman ownership of her body, her…Feminism4 min readFeminism4 min read
