Business of sport: why the NBA wants to grow basketball in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 March 2013 The National Basketball Association (NBA) has upped its efforts to grow the popularity of the sport in Africa.
Kenya is ready for new things, say founders of Nairobi yoga studio Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 8 February 2013 “Kenyans are not closed minded; they are always looking for opportunities to experience new things.”
Meet the Boss: Carolyn Carew, CEO, Born Free Media Published by Kate Douglas on 31 January 2013 “Believe in what you want to achieve, work hard, do lots of research, find the gaps, and then take the plunge.”
Kenya’s outdoor advertising industry is booming, thanks to brand competition and elections Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 30 January 2013 It is a season of good business for outdoor advertising companies in Kenya.
Nigerian online movie and music company iROKO Partners enters South Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 22 January 2013 iROKO Partners has opened their second African office in Johannesburg.
Demand for African content could boost music business, says Tim Rimbui Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 22 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Tim Rimbui, the founder of Ennovator Music, a Nairobi-based recording studio and production company.
Video games – Kenya’s new emerging industry with ‘huge scope’ Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 16 January 2013 How we made it in Africa talks to Nathan Masyoku of Kenyan gaming outfit NexGen.
Tinsel actress Lizz Njagah talks about Kenya’s film and TV industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 January 2013 “Right now, the industry needs people who are brave enough to make films, not for short term gain, but with long term thinking.”
Why resilience is key to making it in the film and TV business in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 18 December 2012 With over 25 years experience, Carolyn Carew tells How we made it in Africa what it takes to make it in the film and TV business.
A busy year for producers of British-Nigerian sitcom ‘Meet the Adebanjos’ Published by Jaco Maritz on 29 October 2012 The past year has been a busy one for the small team behind ‘Meet the Adebanjos’. Numerous television deals have been signed and the show has also been adapted for the stage.
Battle of the brands about to begin in Africa Published by Dianna Games on 1 October 2012 “Some of the world’s fastest-growing economies are here and international brands want a piece of the action.”
Why traditional marketing is not yet dead in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Kwesi Sakyi-Gyinae on 1 October 2012 “Yes, scheme to harness online opportunities for your brand; but no, don’t get drenched in its thickest waters just yet.”
Proposed Nigerian reality show looking to lure the youth back to farming Published by Jaco Maritz on 28 September 2012 A Nigerian company, Hayzee Mind Concept, is planning to launch a reality show where contestants will have to demonstrate their farming skills.
‘Many entrepreneurs spend too much time planning, and not enough doing’ Published by Kate Douglas on 13 August 2012 Serial entrepreneur Mike Eilertsen talks to How we made it in Africa’s Kate Douglas.
