How Akano Diamonds weaves memory into masterpieces
Akunna Nwala-Akano, the founder of Akano Diamonds, is redefining luxury through emotion, memory, and meaning. Moving from a career in law and finance, she founded Akano Diamonds in 2020 to transform intimate feelings into wearable art. Her designs are deeply personal and, sometimes, autobiographical, drawing inspiration from family heirlooms and her Nigerian identity. Akano gives her collections […]
After AGOA: US and Africa seek a new trade playbook
A new chapter is dawning for US-Africa trade as leaders and investors creatively adapt to a changing policy landscape under US President Donald Trump. With the longstanding AGOA trade preference program expiring and new tariffs emerging, the business community is proactively seeking fresh pathways for collaboration. This pivot is fueling a focus on diaspora-led investment and strategic […]
