World PR Day (WPRD) has officially unveiled its theme for 2026: “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” positioning the profession as the essential “Human OS” for global trust in an increasingly automated world. The 2026 campaign marks a shift from industry defense to a proactive assertion of value. As AI commoditises content creation, WPRD […]
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From hustle to infrastructure: the blueprint for Africa’s creative economy – by Steve Babaeko at NECLive 2025
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Honesty is our default setting in Africa. When I say Africa, let me use it loosely to mean Nigeria, which is the one we’re most familiar with. We’ve seen so many things happen. But it never stops us. We keep going as a people. You see people perform all kinds of miracles. When I see […]
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“Creativity is more than entertainment; it is a catalyst for national development,” said Ayeni Adekunle, founder of BlackHouse Media and convener of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), during the opening session of NECLive 2025. In a conversation titled “The Power to Create” with CNN Africa journalist Lamide Akintobi, Ayeni highlighted the role of storytelling, culture, […]
JNECLive 2025, concluded on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Landmark Events Centre in Lagos, marking another milestone in its 13-year history of shaping Africa’s entertainment landscape. Under the theme “Powering Africa Through Creative Enterprise,” the conference hosted by Tee A and Bolanle Olukanni brought together over 50 participants, including Steve Babaeko, A’isha Umar Mumuni, […]
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As someone who has spent a decade building bridges between global brands and African audiences, I’ve witnessed firsthand how technology can either amplify or erase cultural nuance. This white paper represents what I believe is our industry’s most critical moment: the chance to ensure AI doesn’t just happen to Africa, but is shaped by African […]
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In looking at AI disruptions, it is clear that two countries are dominating the AI race – US and China, which naturally gives them the power to set the standards that the rest of us will have to abide with. The question now is, where does that leave Africa, which is generally disadvantaged in all […]
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AI’s Promise and the ‘More with Less’ Paradox: The Leadership Choice We Must Make
By Dr. Dotun Ayeni
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Something remarkable is happening across Africa. Business people who once needed entire engineering teams can now build platforms using Gen-AI tools like Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT, and agentic tools like Lovable, Base 24 and Bolt. I’m not talking about simple websites – I refer to the creation of sophisticated business solutions. The democratisation is real: […]
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The worlds of business influence and creative leadership converged as BHM and The Macallan hosted an elite mix of executives, creatives, and cultural tastemakers for an exclusive whisky tasting. The event took place on Friday, November 7, 2025, at The Macallan Lounge, Kaly Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos in celebration of BHM, the communications services company […]
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BHM Launches Africa’s First Comprehensive AI Ethics Framework for Media and Communications Industry
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BHM, the African communications services company today published a groundbreaking white paper that establishes Africa's first comprehensive AI Ethics Readiness Framework specifically designed for the continent's marketing, media, and communications sectors. Titled “AI Ethics in Africa's Media and Communications Landscape: A Readiness Framework for 2026 & Beyond,” the white paper addresses the urgent need for [...]
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As Africa’s creative economy continues to experience unprecedented growth and global recognition, industry leaders are preparing to gather in Lagos, the home of Nollywood and Afrobeats, to chart the course for sustainable growth and economic transformation. The Nigerian Entertainment Conference, West Africa’s largest gathering of the creative industry, returns to Lagos on Friday, November 28, […]