Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity – 2023 winners (L-R): Cécile Bibiane Ndjebet (activist and agronomist – Cameroon); Bandi “Apai Janggut” ( customary community leader – Indonesia); Lélia Wanick Salgado (environmentalist, designer, and scenographer – Brazil) 📸 Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation The 5th edition of the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity is now open to nominations in recognition of individuals and organisations leading society’s efforts to tackle the single biggest challenge facing humanity today: climate change. Applauding outstanding contributions to climate action and climate solutions that inspire hope and possibility, the Prize has, since inception, awarded €4 million to different approaches to tackling climate…
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At #10: Olajide Olatunji (Boxer and content creator) earned US$24 million In 2023, the world’s Top 50 content creators earned an eye-watering $700 million in total through platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Here are the Top 10, and the impressive numbers scored: 10. Olajide Olatunji (KSI): The Multi-Talented Star Earnings: $24.0M Followers: 112M Engaging in music and boxing, KSI showcased his diverse talents with an impressive 112 million followers across platforms, and $24 million in earnings. 9. Matt Rife: Comedic Virtuoso Earnings: $25.0M Followers: 28.4M Matt Rife, a comedian, amused 28.4 million followers and earned $25 million in 2023. 8. Sean McLoughlin: Gaming…
MNT-Halan secured the largest amount of funding in Africa for 2023. Co-Founders (L-R): Ahmed Mohsen and Mounir Nakhla (CEO) Despite the funding slowdown experienced by startups across Africa in 2023 (compared to the record-breaking years of 2021 and 2022), Africa still witnessed over $5 billion in startup funding in 2023. These are the top 10 most-funded startups in Africa for the year 2023: 1. MNT-Halan – $400 million: Egypt’s largest and fastest growing lender to the unbanked and underbanked, MNT-Halan was the most funded startup after it raised $400 million in equity and debt financing from local and global investors…
📸 @TonyElumelu The current rate of change working its way across the world is making it hard for individuals and organisations to sustain their resilience. But not so for super-entrepreneur, Tony Elumelu – Chairman at Heirs Holdings, at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, at The Tony Elumelu Foundation, and at the Transcorp Group. In a LinkedIn message today, he writes: “Today in Benin Republic🎏 meeting with President Patrice Talon and his lovely wife Claudine Talon, also featuring Gogo Lee 💕.” Responding to Elumelu’s post, environmental health specialist, Simeon Ubelejit,had this to say: “In the realm of leadership, transcending boundaries…
Adenike Adeyemi (Executive Director, FATE Foundation) In 2023, the FATE Foundation – Nigeria’s foremost business support organisation for entrepreneurs – supported over 700 Nigerian entrepreneurs and their businesses in their quest to start, grow and scale. The Foundation also achieved other key milestones, all of which are recorded in its 2023 Impact Report. Download a free copy of the FATE 2023 Impact Report, and get detailed insights on the impactful work being done at FATE Foundation.
Dare Odumade (Founder, Chekkit) Chekkit Technologies Corp. has joined forces with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and GS1 in an attempt to safeguard the food and drug supply chain across Africa and the Middle East. Says Chekkit founder & CEO, Dare Odumade: “Our labels with blockchain secured QR/ PIN are visible on several products today for you to scan the Quick Response code (QR) or dial the PIN on USSD to verify product authenticity. Verify 5 products, get N100 airtime instantly!” 🎥 Chekkit Chekkit’s plan to launch a Track & Trace SaaS platform early in Q1 2024 will ensure…
Serial entrepreneur, Muyiwa Familoni Muyiwa Familoni (Founder & CEO, TasteDNA) is excited to announce the launch of his new venture, African Art Canvas – an online marketplace for unique and authentic African art. After several months of meticulously sourcing art from local markets and galleries, cataloguing and curating a diverse collection for the diaspora, African Art Canvas was introduced to the public a few weeks ago at a vibrant beach event that showcased the extraordinary pieces. 🎥 @MuyiwaFamiloni Says Familoni: “It’s been fulfilling to witness new connections between art enthusiasts and the rise of new art collectors. This platform isn’t…
At the Kendor Consulting 11th HR Bootcamp (L-R): Adora Ikwuemesi (Founder, Kendor Consultig); Sharon Ekeoma (HR professional) On the 12th of December, 2023, Kendor Consulting hosted Human Resource professionals to its 11th Human Resources Bootcamp Conference – a platform dedicated to reinventing People Management practices. The two-day event – tagged ‘Unleash. Advancing Human Capability for a Borderless Future’ – took place at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, with Kendor Consulting Founder, Adora Ikwuemesi, widely thought to have pulled off yet another innovative conference. Participant, Sharon Ekeoma, corroborates: “This conference was a lighthouse for HR experts and beginners, offering an in-depth look…
Odogwu ‘Dozy’ Mmobuosi Banye, tech entrepreneur and co-CEO at Tingo (an African-focused agritech startup listed on the US stock exchange), has temporarily stepped down following fraud charges filed against him by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company publicly announced this decision on Thursday, December 21, 2023. According to statement released by Tingo: “By mutual agreement with the Company’s Board of Directors, Mmobuosi will remain stood down until cleared of the allegations made against him.” Tingo’s other co-CEO, Ken Denos, will serve as its interim group CEO until further notice. Mmobuosi, in addition to three other US-based entities…
Anchor, a Banking-as-a-Service company that provides the complete infrastructure and tools needed for African businesses to build, embed and launch compliant financial products in minutes. has released an end-of-year review highlighting its key achievements over a year after its launch. In 2023, Anchor processed over ₦400 Billion ($450 million) in transaction volume enabling 60+ live customers who depend on Anchor’s APIs to power services across fintech, HR, logistics, e-commerce and many more industries Segun Adeyemi (Founder & CEO, Anchor) Currently, Anchor offers several APIs for fintechs allowing them to operate virtual accounts, conduct seamless KYC/KYB, issue virtual cards, set up savings & credit services,…