Media, Sports & Entertainment

African gaming startups draw big investment deals

Published by Conrad Onyango on 1 February 2023

With African mobile gamers growing from an estimated 77 million in 2015 to 186 million in 2022, gaming startups across the continent are pulling in multimillion-dollar investments.

Dakar establishing itself as a global destination for the creative industries

Published by bird story agency on 9 January 2023

Dakar’s fashion, art, and heritage scenes have attracted attention from both domestic and international brands.

This NBA agent moved back to Nigeria to build a sportswear brand

Published by James Torvaney on 11 August 2022

Founder of AFA Sports talks about market dynamics in the local sports and athleisure wear industry, and the company’s marketing strategy.

South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise

Published by Jaco Maritz on 7 June 2022

The founder of Fitness Junction discovered most of her members were there for much more than exercise.

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

Published by Conrad Onyango on 26 May 2022

Increased investments in undersea cables, the proliferation of mobile services and fast-growing demand are all helping to boost internet speeds on the continent.

Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon

Published by Jaco Maritz on 9 May 2022

How YouScribe is able to compete against the likes of Amazon in Africa through an innovative business model focused on affordable pricing and a viable payment method.

After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams

Published by Jeanette Clark on 15 February 2022

Tumi Phake built a successful business that sets up and manages in-house health clubs at the offices of large companies. Then Covid-19 hit.

NBA shoots for Africa’s smartphone users

Published by Seth Onyango on 2 February 2022

Africa’s smartphone user base is fast becoming a prime target for multinational entities looking for global expansion.

Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition

Published by Jason Hopps on 19 November 2021

Investors are recognising the growing strength – and future promise – of Africa’s creative industries.

Africa’s film industry: Growing interest from American and Chinese companies

Published by UNESCO on 2 November 2021

As African stories become more globally appealing, African producers are attracting the interest of new, non-historical partners such as the United States and China.

Netflix and Showmax are pumping money into locally-produced African movies

Published by Seth Onyango on 24 August 2021

African films strike a chord with movie fans on streaming services.

‘Made in Africa’ music streaming services look to take on Spotify

Published by Seth Onyango on 12 August 2021

The controversy surrounding Spotify’s royalty payout model is providing fertile ground for Africa-based startups looking to challenge the streaming behemoth’s dominance.

A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness

Published by Jeanette Clark on 19 April 2021

Foluso Ogunwale reveals how he built iFitness from scratch to 11 branches.

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Published by Anulika Agina on 8 January 2021

In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.

Media, Sports & Entertainment

African gaming startups draw big investment deals

Dakar establishing itself as a global destination for the creative industries

This NBA agent moved back to Nigeria to build a sportswear brand

South African gym boss: Only 25% of members come primarily for exercise

As internet speeds rise, Africans are spending more time streaming

Books in Africa. How this French company competes with Amazon

After a tough Covid period, South African gym operator eyes new revenue streams

NBA shoots for Africa’s smartphone users

Africa’s creative industries becoming a more attractive investment proposition

Africa’s film industry: Growing interest from American and Chinese companies

Netflix and Showmax are pumping money into locally-produced African movies

‘Made in Africa’ music streaming services look to take on Spotify

A chain of gyms in Nigeria: Interview with the entrepreneur behind iFitness

Going to the cinema in Lagos isn’t just about the movie that’s showing

Sierra Leone: Seeing an opportunity in onion farming

Nigeria: Entrepreneur turns 960 naira (less than $1) into national food business

A business approach to healthcare delivery in Nigeria

It’s tough out there: Nigerian entrepreneur adapting to a difficult business environment

Changing how Zambia cooks – and building a business around it

Nigeria: How to sell cookies in Lagos

Zambia: Three entrepreneurs building agriculture and food businesses

Nigeria: Entrepreneur aims to take traditional combat sport global

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