Entrepreneurs

(Video) Tony Elumelu Shares the Impact his Entrepreneurship Program has made on African Entrepeneurs

Often you hear, watch or read about wealthy individuals providing capital and sometimes access to opportunities for entrepreneurs. But often what is missing is providing the expertise and mentorship to help these entrepreneurs become successful. In fact, it is little wonder that the follow up after capital is thrown at these entrepreneurs is usually absent. …

Film, Leadership

Viola Davis Receives THR’s Sherry Lansing Leadership Award: “Don’t Let Anyone Tell You Who You Are”

Actress Viola Davis was the recipient of The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at the 2018 Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 annual Women in Entertainment event, held at the Milk Studios in Los Angeles. And against the backdrop of an ongoing national debate on gender and racial inequality, Davis challenged her audience to strive for a more …

Leadership

My Worst Day in Business: Interview with Akinwumi Adesina, President of AfDB

Known as “Mr. Development,” Akinwumi Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank Group. Adesina has a mission to transform the African continent through initiatives that boost the agriculture sector, one he believes has the ability to transform Africa’s prosperity. Formerly Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development he was elected as the 8th …

Fashion Weeks

BRICS Fashion Designers at SAFW A/W2019: Palesa Mokubung, Helen Rodel, Sergey Sysoev & More (Video)

The inaugural BRICS Fashion show was hosted by the South African government through the Departments of Arts and Culture (DAC), in partnership with South African Fashion Week (SAFW). Below are some of the designers from the BRICS countries who participated in the show. Minister of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa explained the rationale behind the …