Sarkodie set to release his first single dubbed ‘BRAG’ meaning “Best Rapper Among Goats”. This becomes first single from his upcoming MixTape THE CHAMPIONSHIP. On May 9 2024 sarkodie wrote on X about dropping the tune midnight. Brag is produced by Fortune Dane who is one of his favourite producer. …

Ghanaian Chef Ebenezer Smith, also known as Millennium Chef, has reached a remarkable milestone of 450 hours in his ongoing Guinness World Record attempt for the longest individual cooking marathon. Supported by Amadia Shopping Center, Chef Smith embarked on this challenging journey on February 1st, 2024. At the Amadia Shopping …

Remoteli, a Ghana-based tech talent startup that connects African tech talents with remote workplace services, has raised £250,000 pre-seed funding (USD 315 K) to scale operations and expand across Africa. The funding round was led by Jeremie Frimpong, a Ghanaian-Dutch professional footballer who plays as a right wing-back for Bundesliga …

Uganda-based electric cooking startup PowerUP has announced the initial close of its seed round to expand to new geographies and products. PowerUP develops and deploys smart-metered PAYGO electric stoves customised for the African markets. With these solutions having so far cleaned up cooking in over 40,000 homes across Kenya. Uganda, …

Applications are open for the fourth edition of Nomfro Technologies’ Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (NTEEP), which will provide another 500 startups with the opportunity to join a community of like-minded entrepreneurs.  NTEEP, launched in 2020, is a comprehensive support programme focused on providing entrepreneurs with the essential tools, skills, and a …

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Côte d’Ivoire 2023 took place from January 13 to February 11, 2024. This is the 34th edition of this competition which brings together the greatest talents of African football. At the end of the qualification phase, which ended in September 2023. 24 teams managed …

In the dynamic landscape of 2024, the triumph of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) lies in embracing digital transformation as an essential strategy. Digitalization is not merely advantageous but a fundamental requirement for sustainable economic growth, emphasizing the urgency for SMEs to make it a top priority. Empowering SME sector …

How Governance Can Empower the Continent’s Youth As Africa navigates its historical legacies and modern challenges, the role of governance in driving development, transparency, and inclusivity remains undeniable, holding the promise of a brighter, prosperous future for all. In the heart of Africa, where diverse cultures, languages, and landscapes intersect, …

Africa is at a digital crossroads. As internet access and tech adoption grow, entrepreneurs face both unprecedented opportunities and tangible challenges. Join the Shared Value Africa Initiative’s upcoming African Entrepreneurship Forum as we tackle “Digitising the Business to Increase Economic and Social Value.” We’ll explore opportunities for harnessing tools like …

Cameroon could not get the better of 10-man Guinea in a rather flat start to their latest Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The five-time winners, beaten as hosts on penalties in the semi-finals last time around, fell behind to an early Mohamed Bayo strike in Monday evening’s second Group C – AKA the …