Media, Sports & Entertainment

The journey so far: Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder, APO Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 23 May 2019

‘Cemeteries are full of talented entrepreneurs who didn’t meet the right people, who faced bad timing, or who just didn’t have the right kind of support.’

The journey so far: Martin Kiarie, CEO, Bean Interactive

Published by Nelly Murungi on 6 April 2019

‘When you focus on value creation and being true to your [business’s] vision, your ‘competition’ becomes your ability to execute what the market needs.’

The journey so far: Glenn Gillis, MD, Sea Monster

Published by Justin Probyn on 28 February 2019

‘If you plan to succeed, you have to keep backing yourself.’

Startup snapshot: Allowing African artists to sidestep the gallery curator

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 February 2019

Wezart is an art marketplace that helps local African artists sell to the rest of the world.

Meet the Boss: Joseph Hundah, president and CEO, Econet Media Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019

‘Work harder than those around you. They may outsmart you, but they must never outwork you.’

Profit-making idea: Playing in Africa’s e-sports arena

Published by Justin Probyn on 27 December 2018

Moving into Africa’s e-sports space could be a rewarding venture into the continent’s growing digital space.

Kenyan streaming service set to conquer African continent

Published by Vince Matinde on 3 December 2018

Martin Nielsen on the ups and downs of the music distribution industry.

The journey so far: John Kamara, director, Global Gaming Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 29 November 2018

‘The current entrepreneurial market does not wait for you to start small and work your way up. Think big.’

The journey so far: Themba Ndala, director, Ritevac Media

Published by Justin Probyn on 8 November 2018

‘Success is not a one-man show, it’s teamwork.’

The journey so far: Rajiv Mehta, MD, Tangerine Investments

Published by Justin Probyn on 1 November 2018

‘What is business without taking risks?’

The journey so far: Harry Hare, executive director, DEMO Africa

Published by Justin Probyn on 18 October 2018

‘Entrepreneurship is a way of life.’

Cameroon gaming startup trains new generation of business superheroes

Published by Inna Lazareva on 15 October 2018

‘It’s not only a job – you are building a legacy.’

The journey so far: Frederik Obasi, MD, Colour Me Digital

Published by Justin Probyn on 6 September 2018

‘I think there’s something special about taking your time and crafting your company like a piece of artwork.’

Meet the Boss: Trevor Ncube, chairman, Alpha Media Holdings

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 July 2018

‘Many people think that l have a say in what gets published in our newspapers.’