Author Archives: BHM UK

African Tech and Banking Leaders Discuss Digital Economy at Semafor Summit

Flutterwave’s GB Agboola, MTN’s Mcebisi Jonas, and Standard Bank’s Sim Tshabalala stole our hearts at Semafor’s 3 billion summit, held at The Pierre, New York City, on September 24, 2024, on the sidelines of UNGA79.    Agboola, who co-founded Flutterwave in 2016 participated in a fireside chat with Briana Wilsey VP & GM, Network Partnerships […]

African Business Leaders Discuss Continent’s Economic Potential at Semafor’s UNGA Summit

Super thanks to Yinka Adegoke and Alexis Akwagyiram for a full day of The Next 3 Billion summit on the sidelines of UNGA79.    Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina (President of the African Development Bank Group), Bosun Tijani (Honourable minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Nigeria), Olugbenga Agboola (CEO, Flutterwave), and Ernest Ndukwe (chairman of MTN […]

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo recounts success story of year of return

In 2019, Ghana commemorated 400 years since the first recorded African slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia.    Giving a truly remarkable acceptance speech at AAI’s 40th Annual Awards GALA, in New York on Tuesday September 24, 2024 The President of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo proudly shared the remarkable success of the country’s Year of […]

African Leaders and Visionaries Honored at AAI’s 40th Annual Gala in NYC

The night of Tuesday September 24  at Cipriani on 42nd street, in New York City, we joined great African leaders for an evening in honour of African and diasporan visionaries in arts and culture. And it was fulfilling to listen to the words of Kofi Appenteng who leads the Africa-America Institute (AAI).    The gala […]

Africa Business Convos: Here’s What To Expect

  As world leaders gather in New York for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79), a significant side event is poised to shine a spotlight on Africa’s economic potential and development opportunities. The “Africa Breakfast Convos,” co-hosted by global communications consultancy Allison and Africa’s leading PR firm BHM, will bring together influential voices from […]

Bridgewater And Global Citizen To Host An Economic Development Assembly In Abidjan, Côte D’ivoire On October 9-10

The inaugural Economic Development Assembly: Advancing Africa’s Future is set to take place on October 9 and 10 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Focused on mobilizing significant financial investments from G20 countries to support the World Bank’s IDA21 replenishment, the timely two-day gathering will convene Heads of State, finance ministers, private sector leaders, Multilateral Development Banks […]

BHM Announces “Africa Breakfast Convos” at UNGA79 In Partnership With Allison

BHM is proud to announce our collaboration with Allison, a global integrated marketing and communications agency, with operations across 50 markets throughout the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa, on a groundbreaking event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York City.    The “Africa Breakfast […]

Bridgewater Associates, Global Citizen and Harith General Partners Unveil New Research on the Economic Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Growing Population

Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s most renowned hedge funds and macroeconomic researchers, together with the international advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the leading Pan-African investor and developer across the continent, Harith General Partners, have partnered to produce brand new research highlighting the economic potential of Sub-Saharan Africa’s rapidly expanding population. The collaboration brings together […]

The Macallan Introduces A Journey of Flavour For Ghana’s Whisky Connoisseurs with Classic Cut

World-renowned single malt Scottish whisky, The Macallan has just introduced its 2024 limited edition of the Classic Cut series. The Macallan Classic Cut 2024 Edition, is a higher-strength single malt created to deliver a full and heightened flavour. This edition, the eighth release in The Macallan’s annual Classic Cut series, celebrates the brand’s ongoing commitment […]

X3M Ideas Reiterates Its Commitment To Nigeria’s Educational System With Groundbreaking Initiative to Equip Students with Tech Skills

    X3M Ideas, a leading Lagos-based creative agency, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Lagos State government in providing high-quality education accessible to all learners with the launch of X3M Tech. This groundbreaking initiative aims to equip Nigerian students, predominantly from less privileged backgrounds, with essential foundational tech training.   The program saw […]