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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is the Africa Startup Space Ripe for Investment?
This episode of Bloomberg Next Africa offers a deep dive into the African startup scene as Bloomberg launches its inaugural 25 African Startups to Watch list. From United Nations initiatives like 'Timbuktoo' to the role of private equity in supporting entrepreneurs, this is a pivotal moment for business innovation in Africa. UNDP's Ahunna Eziakonwa and Alterra Capital Partner's Genevive Sangudi speak to Jennifer Zabasajja. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
04-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Nigeria's Nollywood Producer Plans to Showcase Africa to the World
Nollywood producer Mo Abudu, Ebonylife Group CEO, plans to significantly expand her company's reach to Europe, building a presence in London to showcase Nigeria's film-making industry outside Africa. She believes the sector will continue its upward trajectory and will provide a strong basis for investments and creativity. Abudu speaks to Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja on the latest episode of Bloomberg Next Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
26-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Tariff Costs; Nollywood's Investment Moment
US President Donald Trump's tariff announcements have rattled markets and the new levies are forcing a reconsideration of trade relations, including among African nations. Plus, Lagos hosts one of the world's largest movie industries, Nollywood. But with the naira in flux, streamers are pulling back from initial plans to invest in local productions. Instead, local fund managers and investors are stepping in to plug the gap and reap the rewards. On this episode of Bloomberg Next Africa, we speak to some of these investors and hear from one of the country's biggest producers, Mo Abudu. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
09-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Ghana's President Mahama Says US Could Lose Soft Power
Ghanaian President John Mahama says the US decision to freeze international aid will likely cause "blowback" for the world's largest economy. He also discusses the anti-LGBTQ bill, a proposed law that would make it illegal to be anything but heterosexual in Ghana. He speaks with Jennifer Zabasajja on Bloomberg Next Africa. (Source: Bloomberg)
