The Role of Digital Literacy in Africa’s Transformation
By Dr. Agbu Kefas, Governor of Taraba State, Nigeria As we celebrate International Youth Day and embrace the African Union’s declaration of 2024 as the Year of Education, I wanted to recognise the extraordinary potential of Africa’s youth. Equipping young people with the capacity to harness technology presents an inspiring and long-term solution to our […]
Africa’s Leading Venture Capital Firm Founders Factory Africa Rebrands To 54 Collective
54 Collective establishes a new era of venture capital in Africa, offering up to $500,000 in equity and non-dilutive capital and value-add support for its founders. Today, leading African venture capital firm, Founders Factory Africa (FFA), has announced its rebrand and name change to 54 Collective, evolving its business model to better support transformative technology […]
The Anzisha Prize Entrepreneurship Education In Africa (EEA) Summit: Building Communities To Support Young Entrepreneurs In Africa
The annual Anzisha Prize Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit took place Wednesday 7 August 2024. This crucial gathering brings together educators, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from across the African continent to explore and celebrate excellence and innovative approaches in youth entrepreneurship education and support. “We truly believe that more young people must choose entrepreneurship, […]
Interswitch And ACI Worldwide: A Renewed Partnership Powering Africa’s Real-Time Payment Revolution
As digital technology and innovation continue to push the frontiers of the financial landscape, Africa is witnessing a surge in digital payments, becoming a formidable force in the sector. Fintechs, banks, and other financial institutions are leading the adoption of digital transaction solutions, providing various payment methods to their customers while driving financial inclusion and […]
Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances
By Vera Ng’oma, Country Director, Malawi, British Council Imagine routinely hearing this from young Africans: ‘’I run my own startup. I plan to hire three young people as the business is expanding”, or ‘’I was employed by a good company only three months after I finished school and I’m enjoying my job.’’ Lilongwe, Malawi, 12 August 2024 -/African […]
African Free Trade Area Can Herald $12 Billion Growth For The Continent’s Automotive Industry
Transformative change is underway in the African automotive industry as trade begins under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The continent’s auto industry, valued at $30.44 billion in 2021, is expected to grow to $42.06 billion by 2027 — a nearly 40% increase in value. According to a new report by the World Economic Forum, AfCFTA: A […]
12 Books by African Authors You Need to Read This Summer
Summer vacations are often a great time to catch up on reading, and OkayAfrica has compiled its recommendations for great African titles to put on your list. Focusing on releases within the past 10 years, they have amassed a group that represents a wide range of genres with something for everyone. OKAYAFRICA
Exclusive: Watch the Trailer for Pharrell and Gabriel Moses’ New Short Film
A new short film by Pharrell and Gabriel Moses mines the connection between sports and community in West African culture. Called ‘All Day I Dream About Sport,’ the film was produced in Senegal and features a cast of locals, who explore a range of themes in this unscripted work, whose title derives from an potential […]
Deji Ajetomobi on How the Torsche is Illuminating Africa’s Design Landscape
Attracting attention is often one of the biggest hurdles to advancement for aspiring creatives in Africa. With few established outlets for promotion or recognition, work can languish unnoticed, thereby short-circuiting the creative ecosystem. Seeking to change that dynamic, multi-hyphenate creative Deji Ajetomobi has founded a new magazine, called The Torsche, which aims to shine a […]
A Family Reunion Menu 150 Years in the Making
Family reunions are all about bringing far-flung relatives together, but a recent one in Fayette County, Kentucky was remarkable for its connection to African and American history. The descendents of William D. Coleman, the 13th president of Liberia, gathered for the first time in a place where one of his grandfathers had been enslaved. THE […]
