How Middle East and Africa retailers can accelerate e-commerce: Imperatives for now and the next normal
14-Oct-2020 - source: mckinsey.com
To offset the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, retailers in the Middle East and Africa must act in three key ways: sustain, adapt, and build.
Africa's Hollywood: Nollywood – blockbusters from Nigeria | DW Documentary
09-Aug-2020 - source: youtube.com
UNESCO says the world’s second largest film industry, is based in Lagos. A German technology investor played a part in the success story of Nigeria’s movie business, known as 'Nollywood.'

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Unlocking emerging markets? Not without a map…
November 2019 - source: cinematech.today
A key constraint on growth of cinema in emerging markets is lack of box office data. IHS Markit’s David Hancock explains that, without data, finding a way ahead is tough
The Legal Framework for Movies, Films and Cinema in Nigeria and Africa
February 2021
The movie and cinema industry in Africa has been described as an untapped goldmine. Not only is it the second largest movie producer globally in terms of volume, it is also a great contributor to the African economy.
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September 2020

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African banking in the new reality
25-Mar-2021 - source: mckinsey.com
Swift action and a focus on three imperatives could strengthen African banks and support recovery.
‘We’ Make Movies video launches in West Africa region
22-Mar-2021 - source: mpa-emea.org
A few years ago, the MPA launched its ‘I Make Movies’ (IMM) video series to share the stories of the thousands of not-so-well-known stars, such as crafts people, computer specialists and stunt performers, who make it possible to create the movies we enjoy so much.
African Business Leaders: How to do well by doing good
16-Mar-2021 - source: kinaadvisory.medium.com
The impact of Covid-19 has brought far greater demands on companies to help address social and socio-economic challenges — particularly in African countries, where public finances were already under severe pressure. Lately though, even the most socially conscious business leaders may have turned away from what can be considered purely philanthropic activities.
Africa's Oscar-shortlisted films show an industry spreading across borders
12-Mar-2021 - source: edition.cnn.com
It's an exciting time for filmmakers and movie fans around the world: Academy Awards season is here. And with several African films up for official nominations, people across the continent will be paying close attention when those nominations are announced on Monday.
2020’s sting in the tail: Political instability will rise in 88 countries
11-Mar-2021 - source: maplecroft.com
Political systems across the globe were battered in 2020. But what comes next could shake the foundations of stability in a swathe of countries as the Covid-19 crisis enters its final act.
Black representation in film and TV: The challenges and impact of increasing diversity
11-Mar-2021 - source: mckinsey.com
New research reveals the barriers that Black talent in the film and TV industry faces, the economic fallout, and solutions for creating a more inclusive, equitable workplace.
When it comes to diversity, inclusion and representation, Hollywood is far from where it needs to be, but we are seeing progress. However, there are many blind spots that have been overlooked and cracks in the foundation that are growing bigger and bigger each day.
10-Mar-2021 - source: deadline.com
BrickHouse Talent Launches First Agency Division Dedicated To Cultural Integrity On Set And In Writers’ Rooms
10-Mar-2021 - source: deadline.com
BrickHouse Talent is bolstering diversity and inclusion in the industry by launching the first agency division to represent culture and inclusivity advisors on set and in the writers’ room.
Welcome to Food & Retail West Africa 2021
10-Feb-2021 - source: linkedin.com
In collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and multiple national trade associations, Business Club Africa is proud to organize a virtual exhibition & B2B networking event for the key players of the food & beverage industry.
The Value of Mentorship: Creating Opportunities for People of Color
01-Feb-2021 - source: ampproject.org
Mentoring can play a crucial role in our professional success, and this is especially true for people of color. Due to the disparity in diversity of representation within leadership combined with a lack of access to leadership, people of color often do not have the same professional development opportunities as their White peers.
Africa Investment Conference Videos
30-Jan-2021 - source: events.great.gov.uk
CNN Inside Africa showcases esports and gamers in Africa - with Goliath Gaming players
23-Jan-2021 - source: youtube.com
In this episode of Inside Africa, CNN International showcases the fast-growing world of esports, meeting competitive gamers from Kenya and South Africa and shining the spotlight on gaming in Africa
Sub-Saharan marketers dance to a digital tune
15-Jan-2021 - source: blog-borderlessaccess-com
Covid-19 has turned the world upside down for almost every industry. The marketing industry is no exception. Globally, close to half of marketers have reduced their marketing activities for the meantime, aiming to increase them to full capacity again in the future. .
A tale of five cities vying for London's glory
11-Jan-2021 - source: fdiintelligence.com
Within days of the UK voting to leave the EU in June 2016, cities across the bloc started jostling for the attention of the financial firms that would be forced to move headquarters. Brexit puts an end to London’s passporting rights, which allow firms to service clients across the EU, and to the city’s undisputed reign as the bloc’s leading financial centre.
New cities to change African topography
27-Dec-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
Africa has the world’s fastest urban growth rates; by 2050, its cities will be home to an additional 950 million people, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Nigerian start-up ecosystem comes of age
09-Dec-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
While coronavirus, economic disruption and civil unrest have mired Nigeria in 2020, start-ups and technology companies continue to progress in Africa’s most populous country.
Invest Africa Business Mentoring Programme
07-Dec-2020 - source: sbs.ox.ac.uk
A business mentoring programme with Invest Africa was created to support our African Oxford MBA students as they develop into future business leaders .
CanalOlympia is the leading network of cinema and live performance venues in Africa.
06-Dec-2020 - source: vivendi.com
developing in central and western African countries, as well as in Madagascar, where entertainment and cultural infrastructures are often lacking, appealing to a population with an increasing appetite for cultural content.
NiFSTV
01-Dec-2020 - source: nifsummit.com
Bridging the gap… film biz. | Content Innovation 360
'The crisis the world wasn’t ready for': managing risk through the pandemic with Nick Allan, CEO, Control Risks
23-Nov-2020 - source: investafrica.com
No region has been spared the economic upheaval and public health threat posed by the outbreak, forcing many businesses and investors to overhaul strategies and recalibrate how they approach risk.
It Will Always Be Front Burner For Us': Ken McIntyre On Why CRE Diversity Is So Important
20-Nov-2020 - source: bisnow.com
After widespread protests against racial injustice that swept the nation this summer, many in the industry said they stood in solidarity with movements like Black Lives Matter and vowed to put equality front and center.
Blended finance unlocks a cleaner path for growth in Africa
18-Nov-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
In 2015, we wrote an article in Quartz Africa outlining our intention to raise and deploy a project finance fund for commercial and industrial solar in Africa.
MIDiA expands academia support to gaming community through MetArena partnership
11-Nov-2020 - source: midiaresearch.com
We are pleased to announce that the University of Kentucky is the first to benefit from a new partnership between MIDiA Research and MetArena, which will see students receive access to the MIDiA platform for 12 months, at no additional cost to the universities or students.
APO Group brings together the largest and most influential panel of judges ever assembled for a journalism prize in Africa
02-Nov-2020 - source: einnews.com
APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy, is delighted to announce the jury for the prestigious APO Group African Women in Media Award 2020. The Award recognizes, celebrates and empowers African women in the media who support female entrepreneurship throughout the continent.  
Africa Accelerating: Recordings
27-Oct-2020 - source: canadaafrica.ca
How COVID-19 is Re-Shaping Company Valuations
23-Oct-2020 - source: bothogroup.com
COVID-19 containment methods may have curbed the spread of the virus, but restrictions have hit business operations hard in developed and emerging markets alike. Due to supply chain disruptions and weakened demand, businesses continue to face extended periods of uncertainty in their operational performance and, in some cases, continuity.
How an Australian resources company makes ESG a priority
22-Oct-2020 - source: mckinsey.com
Karen Wood, chair of South32, talks about what makes the company’s purpose and strategy resilient in unpredictable times.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the favourite to lead the WTO
22-Oct-2020 - source: economist.com
The leadership race tells you something about thorny trade issues
Netflix Launches First-Ever HBCU Virtual Tech Boot Camp, Provides Scholarships to Diversify Workforce
22-Oct-2020 - source: afrotech.com
Netflix is about that action when it comes to providing the resources necessary to promote diversity.
Learning from the past to change the future with David Olusoga OBE
22-Oct-2020 - source: linkedin.com
Join Dentons' Black Professionals Network, our UK senior advisor Mary Boakye and partner Paul Holland on Friday 23 October at 12pm – 1pm for an engaging keynote event with David Olusoga OBE.
MIPCOM: Tyler Perry Talks Production and Representation in 2020
12-Oct-2020 - source: hollywoodreporter.com
Perry, who was honored with MIPCOM's World Screen Trendsetter Award, detailed how he has shot 82 episodes of his shows amid the pandemic and how important TV has been to the racial justice movement.
kweliTV Showcases Global Black Cinema
09-Oct-2020 - source: .bloomberg.com
To see more Black-centered stories on screen, DeShuna Spencer created kweliTV to distribute more of the content she wanted.
20 best African films – ranked!
01-Oct-2020 - source: theguardian.com
As the UK’s leading African film festivals showcase the past decade’s classics online, we pick 20 great landmarks from the continent’s dazzling movie-making history.
AfroLandTV: the ‘new Netflix’ for Africa?
29-Sep-2020 - source: africanbusinessmagazine.com
A new US-based streaming service has burst onto the scene, with a mission to bring pan-African stories to the world and explode stereotypes of Africa seen on mainstream TV shows, writes Adaora Oramah.
Africa’s rising tech sector bucks investment slump
25-Sep-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
While global FDI has plummeted as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, investment in software and IT services projects in Africa remains buoyant, reflecting the wider growth of the African technology sector, with powerhouses of the likes of Facebook increasing their footprint in the region.
Africa CEO Survey 2020: ‘60% of business leaders predict a swift recovery’
23-Sep-2020 - source: theafricaceoforum.com
For the second year in a row, the AFRICA CEO FORUM and Deloitte have published their Africa CEO Survey. Carried out in unusual circumstances brought on by the health crisis, this survey of more than 150 CEOs provides us with insights on the climate, situation and outlook of the African private sector.
Anti-Piracy and Intellectual Property Enforcement: Unlocking Growth and Innovation Across Africa
22-Sep-2020 - source: attglobalpolicy.com
The Gates Foundation reported that economic stimulus funding as a percent of GDP is around 22 percent in G-20 countries, and only around 3 percent in sub-Saharan Africa.
Facebook to open Lagos office as part of Africa push
22-Sep-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
US tech giant’s second office in region after Johannesburg will host in-house engineers
Rwanda Investment Session
18-Sep-2020 - source: canadaafrica.ca
On Friday 18 September at 10:00 ET/ 16:00 CAT we explored investment opportunities in a range of sectors in the Republic of Rwanda – which is open for business.
Russia’s ongoing charm offensive in Africa
15-Sep-2020 - source: fdiintelligence.com
Moscow's ambitions across the continent are on the rise, causing political unease in some quarters
Africa Accelerating 2020: The Template for Success from October 27-29, 2020
14-Sep-2020 - source: canadaafrica.ca
Africa Accelerating 2020 is nearing! In addition to our in-person components, our virtual participation program is set to welcome thousands of participants. We are pleased to partner for viewing parties at destinations in Canada and across Africa for our members, in line with locally applicable COVID measures.
Macro TV Studios Adds Five Execs Amid Expansion Into Scripted, Alternative
09-Sep-2020 - source: variety.com
Macro Television Studios, a division of Charles D. King’s multiplatform media company Macro, is bringing on board five new executives amid greater efforts to broaden its focus.
Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit
01-Sep-2020 - source: bbc.co.uk
Drive-in cinemas have been booming, for obvious reasons. But this one in New Jersey is also responding to the other big story of the year, by showcasing the work of black filmmakers like Jordan Peele and Spike Lee.
Chadwick Boseman: Why did Black Panther have such a huge impact?
29-Aug-2020 - source: news.sky.com
The film - the 12th highest-grossing ever - has been recognised by critics and writers as a watershed moment for Hollywood.
Steve McQueen’s Mangrove to open the 64th BFI London Film Festival
24-Aug-2020 - source: bfi.org.uk
The European premiere of Mangrove, one of 5 films from the Small Axe anthology, will play for free to audiences at BFI Southbank and in selected cinemas across the UK.
African property investor eyes FTSE inclusion
18-Aug-2020 - source: egi.co.uk
A pan-African real estate investor hopes a focus on its London stock listing will give it greater access to new capital.
Irish team wins international competition with dementia app
14-Aug-2020 - source: irishtimes-com
Memory Haven, by Rachael Akano, Margaret Akano and Joy Njekwe, wins senior girls’ division at 2020 virtual Technovation World Summit
Unlocking the Potential of the Creative and Cultural Industries in Africa
12-Aug-2020 - source: bothogroup.com
Emerging markets, particularly those in Africa, are home to vibrant creative and cultural industries (CCI) with massive investment potential. From the Yoruba to the Kongo, African civilizations have shaped the aesthetics, music, sculpture, textiles, and architecture of regions from North America to Latin America and Europe for centuries.
America’s Black brain drain: Why African-American professionals are moving abroad—and staying there
10-Aug-2020 - source: fortune-com
It was 2013, and Najoh Tita-Reid, then an executive at pharmaceutical giant Merck, was in the midst of the interview process for a job that would send her on her first international assignment
Beyonce’s Black Identity Music Video, Already, Sparks Mixed Reactions
08-Aug-2020 - source: thisdaylive.com
Taken off the 'Black is King' visual album, the song 'Already'’ by the American singer Beyonce and Ghanaian King of Dancehall, Shatta Wale leaves some steam in its trail.
How Nollywood box office data is driving investment
27-Jul-2020 - source: .stearsng.com
The growth of cinemas has helped with film distribution & securing investment
Canada-Africa Mobility: Insights into the post COVID-19 market
02-Jul-2020 - source: canadaafrica.ca
With the uncertainty around the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are wondering about the state of Canadian-African affairs. How are supply chains affected? What will trade look like once all quarantines are lifted?
Coronavirus: Now is the time to invest in Africa’s creative industries
25-Jun-2020 - source: theafricareport.com
Despite the effects of COVID-19, Africa’s young creative industries remain ripe for investment opportunities. African music, film, and fashion continue to gain global popularity, with companies like Netflix and Universal Music Group expanding their presence on the continent.
Inside Jack Dorsey’s radical experiment for billionaires to give away their money
11-Jun-2020 - source: vox.com
In the pantheon of the ultra-rich, Jack Dorsey, as the world’s 410th-wealthiest person, is hardly the stingiest offender.
How will architecture change in the post-pandemic future?
05-Jun-2020 - source: auditoria-magazine.com
As the impact and constraints of the architecture industry become increasingly clear, thoughtful design is more essential than ever. Two architects from Henning Larsen ponder what that will look like, especially as our world undergoes a seismic shift.
African Champions by Francis Wood
28-May-2020 - source: kinaadvisory.com
In business: poor distribution results in a poor bottom line, which helps to explain the dearth of African business champions.
Future Vision: Streaming services and the role of telcos
27-Mar-2020 - source: technology.informa.com
In this Future Vision presentation, Maria Rua Aguete, executive director - media, service providers and platforms, Omdia, talks about the importance of strong relationships between streaming video service providers and the telcos.
Africa – New Horizons for Growth
23-Mar-2020 - source: rli.uk.com
With a rapidly developing economy, emerging technologies and a booming population, Africa’s retail landscape is changing for the better. Here, RLI takes a look at some of the emerging trends that are shaping the future of African retail and highlights some of the major projects recently completed and some of the major developments due to finish in the coming months.
This was amazing. @chadwickboseman surprises #BlackPanther fans while they say what the movie means to them.
01-Mar-2018 - source: twitter.com
Cinema in Africa makes a ‘third-reel comeback’
03-Nov-2017 - source: mg.co.za
Like the plot of an old-fashioned movie, cinemas in Africa are making a third-reel comeback after years of worrying decline.
Sub-Saharan Africa shopping centre development growth increases
15-Mar-2016 - source: bizconnect.standardbank.co.za
A relatively new phenomenon to the region, retail malls have only recently been developed across Africa. But the subsequent success of these few modern shopping centres is attracting regional and international developers, particularly within Sub-Saharan Africa.
Does Hollywood use the same movie release pattern every year?
14-Mar-2016 - source: stephenfollows.com/
Last week I looked into the theory that January and February are Hollywood ‘dump months’ when the studios rush out all the films they have to release but don’t really want to. The article led to a number of people asking me about the cyclical nature of movie release patterns, and so I thought I would take a look today.
Is Western Sahara a no-go for trademark protection?
01-Jan-1970 - source: inventa.com
Western Sahara is an Atlantic-coastal desert area of 266,000km2, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco, Algeria and Mauritania. A former Spanish colony, it has been on the the United Nations (UN) list of non-self-governing territories since 1965 along with 17 other territories.

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Will Cinemas survive the second wave of Covid-19?
17-Mar-2021 - source: themediaonline.co.za
Lockdowns and social distancing measures kept cinemas, concert halls, exhibition centres and stadiums around the world closed for much of 2020. Shifting performances and other events online has been the order of the day for all sectors.

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