East African Animated Storytelling 2025: When Anansi Gets a TikTok and Grandma’s Folktales Go Viral
Once upon a time, African folktales lived in the flicker of kerosene lamps, the rustle of banana leaves, and the hushed voices of grandmothers saying, “And that’s why the tortoise has a cracked shell…” In 2025? They’re living on YouTube Kids, Netflix Jr., and Instagram Reels—with slick animation, Swahili voiceovers, and sound effects that’ll make your toddler do a happy...
Afro-Digital Comedy 2025: When Your Aunty’s WhatsApp Forward Becomes a TikTok Skit (And Goes Viral Before Lunch)
Let’s be real: in 2025, your therapist is offline, your data just finished, and your village people are definitely talking about you. But salvation? It’s 47 seconds long, filmed on a cracked iPhone in a Danfo bus, and ends with the punchline: “Madam, this is not your husband’s second wife—it’s just my Wi-Fi name!” Welcome to the golden age of...
How a Splash of Paint Became Her Favorite Weekend Self-Care Ritual
It started with a meltdown, a spilled bowl of egusi soup, and a husband who muttered, “We should just move.” But instead of packing boxes, Adoma Mensah did something unexpected:She bought a can of sunshine-yellow paint. By Saturday morning, her kitchen walls — even the ceiling — were glowing like dawn. No contractors. No Pinterest board. Just a woman reclaiming her...
Inside the Rise of Elite Quiet Retreats
In a world where being “always on” was once worn like a badge of honor, the most powerful shift among high achievers isn’t louder—it’s quieter. The new hallmark of influence? Choosing silence. From tech visionaries to celebrated artists and purpose-driven entrepreneurs, a growing number of top performers are vanishing into escapes designed not for networking or photo ops, but for...
Leadership Grows from Authenticity, Not Titles — Data Shows
In the fast-evolving world of events and hospitality, true leadership is less about hierarchy and more about authenticity, connection, and consistent self-investment—according to Chizoba Atsu, Founder and Managing Director of Elle’s Icebox. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience reshaping Nigeria’s cocktail and experiential design industry, Atsu asserts that influence in the events space isn’t earned through status, but...
Africa Digital Infrastructure Challenges Highlighted as Energy Gaps and Talent Drain Threaten Growth
Senior executives from Africa’s data centre, telecoms, and cloud sectors have issued a stark warning: the continent’s rapid digital expansion could stall unless urgent action is taken to address deepening energy shortages and a growing exodus of skilled professionals. Speaking at the recent Power of Convergence summit—a gathering of global leaders in connectivity and digital infrastructure—industry experts stressed that...
Verto Dubai Expansion Africa Marks Strategic Shift in Cross-Border Trade Infrastructure
London-based fintech Verto has officially launched a new office in Dubai after securing a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) in early 2025, marking a pivotal step in its strategy to transform cross-border payments between Africa and Asia. Processing over $15 billion annually in global transactions for corporate clients, Verto’s Dubai expansion Africa initiative is designed to...
Nigeria Meta Data Dispute Nears Resolution as Talks Reach Advanced Stage
Nigeria and Meta appear to be closing in on a resolution to their protracted data protection conflict, with both parties informing a federal court in Abuja that they are at an advanced stage of negotiations to settle the legal battle. The lawsuit stemmed from a nearly $33 million fine imposed on the tech giant by Nigeria’s National Data Protection...
Naira Volatility Returns as Oil Slump Widens FX Gap Despite Fintech Gains
Naira volatility has resurged in October 2025, with the currency trading at ₦1,582/$ on the official window and ₦1,625/$ in the parallel market, as falling oil output and seasonal dollar demand strain Nigeria’s foreign exchange buffers. After a period of relative calm in early 2025, the naira is under renewed pressure. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirms...
AfCFTA Trade Growth Accelerates as Africa’s Green Industrial Corridors Take Shape
AfCFTA trade growth has entered a new phase in late 2025, driven not just by tariff cuts but by the rise of integrated green industrial corridors—where renewable energy, local content rules, and digital logistics are reshaping intra-African commerce. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is delivering tangible economic transformation. According to the AfCFTA Secretariat’s Q3 Trade Pulse Report, intra-African...
