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Under its Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) platform, Fidelity Bank is hosting an exhibition in Houston, where entrepreneurs coming all the way from Nigeria get to showcase their products and connect with the world. đŸŽ„ HookedByLade on IG Lade (Founder, HookedByLade) was definitely a bright spot on Day 01 of the event, displaying her renown crochet hand-crafted bags, made with eco-friendly yarns. She says: “Are you in Houston-Texas? Hurry now to pick up your Hookedbylade handbag with exciting discounts, and get the chance to win another bag!😃” Lade’s bags are renown for being uniquely hancrafted from eco-friendly material…

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đŸŽ„ @FunkeBucknor IG Founder of Zaphaire Events, Funke Bucknor-Obruthe, needs no introduction. And on October 13, 2023, her knack for producing the most exquisite events was again on full display at the obsequies for Dolapo Balogun, mother of Afrobeat star, Wizkid Ayo Balogun. Event planning and execution can be a very expensive and untidy process because the relevant information is fragmented, difficult to assemble, and the “database” is often a pile of raw contacts. But Ms. Bucknor-Obruthe counters this, and has gained a reputation for careful thinking and planning that deliver breathtaking beauty and cost-effectiveness at the same time. Qatar…

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HerVest – pioneers of inclusive finance for the African woman – have achieved a historical milestone by becoming the first African start-up to feature in Google’s #WeArePlay campaign. đŸŽ„ Solape Akinpelu Every month, over 2.5 billion people visit Google Play to discover millions of apps and games. Behind each of these apps is an entrepreneur (or two
 or three) with a unique story to tell. No matter how different their backgrounds are, these creators all have one thing in common — the passion to turn an idea into a growing business. #WeArePlay celebrates and shares their stories. Says HerVest co-founder & CEO, Solape…

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Brand Strategist, Chinelo Okoye, is Founder of Crena, an AI-success suite for African freelancers and creatives, which merges lead generation, eLearning, CRM, and payments to make gig-searching smoother and far more result-oriented. Says Chinelo: “Imagine this: A system that finds job opportunities for you. It’s like having someone who knows what you’re good at and gets you the best jobs. It figures out what clients need and connects you with them—even when you’re asleep.”But there’s more. When you start getting 10-50 job offers every day, Crena makes sure you’re ready. With lots of tools and courses, you’re not just meeting…

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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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In partnership with the British Consulate, 1000 Black Voices recently led Trade Missions to Los Angeles and San Francisco (USA), in Q2 2023. These missions connect Black Tech startups to high investor-concentrated cities in the US, along with potential business partners in North America and around the world – to help Founders build deep relationships and gain access to the funding they need to scale.  Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (R) and the 1000 Black 1000 Black Voices team hosted by Vanessa Di Frances (Silicon Valley Bank) Joshua Di Frances (LG Nova) hosts 1000 Black Voices, British Consulate Hosted by the British Consulate with Ivy Arias (Brand LA)…

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