Networking—creating a fabric of personal contacts who will provide support, feedback, insight, resources, and information—is simultaneously one of the most self-evident and one of the most dreaded developmental challenges that aspiring leaders must address. Typically, managers rise through the ranks by dint of a strong command of the technical elements of their jobs and a laser focus on accomplishing their teams’ objectives. When challenged to move beyond their functional specialties and address strategic issues facing the overall business, many managers do not immediately grasp that this will involve relational—not analytical—tasks. Nor do they easily grasp that exchanges and interactions with…
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🎥 Ope Farms When Nigeria’s foremost organic farmer, Olusola Sowemimo (aka Sisimi, and Founder of Ope Farms) stopped by to visit Adejumoke Olowookere (Founder of The Waste Museum), the warm welcome Sisimi received was smile-inducing. Sisimi remarked: “If you choose to make a road trip [to] Ibadan Oyo State, please include a visit to the Waste Museum”. Adejumoke Olowookere (L) on World Cleanup Day 2023 Here’s why. Winner of a 2022 Start-up of the Year Award, Olowookere’s Waste Museum (which she describes as the first of its kind in Africa) recycles and upcycles a range of waste materials (car tyres,…
A total of 11 African startups have just joined the new Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program, an immersive 10-week accelerator that will scale their AI solutions globally and across Africa. The startups, who will leverage up to $350k in Google Cloud Credits and gain access to Google’s AI expertise and support, include:
We choose to highlight the awesome work done by Funlayo Alabi (Founder, Shea Radiance – a natural skincare product line). Over many years, we have watched this entrepreneur, wittingly or unwittingly, grow her business exponentially by pursuing the progress principle, which says in summary: whether executing a huge project or simply producing a high-quality product or service, everyday progress – even the smallest wins – can make all the positive difference in how the workforce feels and performs. The more frequently people experience a sense of progress, the more likely they are to be creatively productive in the long…
Prolific film director and TV Producer, Tolulope Olamide Ajayi is set to premiere his first-time feature ‘Over the Bridge’ on October 18, 2023 – in the UK. Set in Lagos-Nigeria, Over the Bridge trails investment banker Folarin (Ozzy Agu) who is mired in secrets. Plagued by an alcohol problem and intermittent panic attacks, his life
Shalom Lloyd (Founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare), has got to be one of the most creative people. Hear her: “So, when you order any Naturally Tiwa Skincare product, your order is fulfilled by the learners at MK SNAP (Milton Keynes Special Needs Advancement Project) 🥰” Angela Novell (CEO, MK SNAP) was delighted to have her Naturally Tiwa
Chef Uchay (Uche Annie Uzoka), Founder of GourmetTwist, left Nigeria for the US with little or no plans to replicate her baking business abroad. However, loaf by loaf, backed by an incredible amount of hard work, consistent quality, attention to detail and great customer service Chef Uchay has found herself scrambling to fulfill large orders from across the country. Her self-recorded video says it all – she’s literally eating her cake and having it! Find Uche Annie Uzoka on Instagram (Gourmet Twist USA | GourmetTwist Lagos | Chefchuchay) and online
Dr. Ibilola Amao (Founder & Principal Consultant, Lonadek Inc.) On Monday, October 2, 2023 the team at Lonadek Inc. & The Cedar STEM and Entrepreneurship Hub (CSEH) officially began Cohort 2 of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) re/Start Program – a 12-week full-time skills development program that prepares learners for careers in the cloud. Gbemisola Esho (R)- AWS Certified Instructor Under the tutelage of AWS Certified Instructor, Gbemisola Esho, the 40 graduating learners will be ready for roles in areas such as Data Centre Technicians performing configurations, Technical Support, Automation of tasks through Python scripting, Basic Networking configurations and debugging,…
Ifeoma Dike – Founder IddUK (R) The second edition of Frieze Seoul (September 06-09,2023) saw Ifeoma Dike (Art connoisseur and Consultant, and Founder of IDDUK) back in South Korea – her second visit after 10 years. The fair ran apace with Kiaf SEOUL. While in the country, Ifeoma quotes Juno Lee (a businessman who lived between Nairobi & Seoul, and one of a new wave of international art buyers acquiring art from Africa) as saying: “African art is now getting more attention from Korean & Japanese collectors.” Read Ms. Dike’s detailed musings while in South Korea. Also read more about…