Each year, Columbia University's Business School hosts its annual Columbia Africa Conference (CAC), previously known as the Africa Economic Forum (AEF). The 21st CAC is set to take place on October 25th-26th, 2024, at the Columbia University Business School campus, located at 645 West 130th Street, New York.
Dr. Imodoye Abioro stands out as one of the few entrepreneurs in Nigeria's healthcare sector trained in both medicine and technology and he's on a mission to bridge both worlds. As the visionary co-founder of Healthbotics, Abioro spent the past four years revolutionizing Nigeria's healthcare system by connecting hospitals to blood banks, particularly hospitals in remote areas.
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria and now a global sensation, Jonn is set to embark on his first North American tour. The journey begins with three stops: Canada on September 6th, Rhode Island on September 7th, and a triumphant return to Brooklyn, New York, on September 8th.
Dressed in a metallic ensemble and stylish black shades, Yemi Alade turned heads as she unveiled her latest album at an exclusive listening party in Soho, New York on July 12. Her latest work, released to the public on July 26, delves into themes of female empowerment, cultural pride, and social issues, resonating with more audiences across Africa and beyond.
In recent years, an increased number of companies and streaming platforms have turned their attention to the billion-dollar African animation industry. Shows like Cartoon Network’s "Garbage Boy and Trash Can'' released in 2022, "Supa Team 4" released on Netflix in 2023, and "Iwájú'' released on Disney+ in February, exemplify how companies are collaborating with local African creators to produce original stories, fostering a shift toward authentic African storytelling.