Zain Verjee is a media entrepreneur, communications strategist, and former CNN anchor with a career spanning global journalism, digital media, and strategic advisory. As Founder and CEO of theZVG, a boutique media firm, she specialises in developing innovative communication products for emerging markets. Key Achievements Executive Producer for major global events, including Unstoppable Africa (Global […]
Funke Akindele is Nigeria’s most commercially successful actress, film producer, and director. A graduate of the University of Lagos (LL.B) and Ogun State Polytechnic (Mass Communication), she launched her career in 1997 with the United Nations-sponsored sitcom I Need to Know. Since then, she has remained a dominant force in Nollywood, producing and starring in
Eloïne Barry is the Founder & CEO of African Media Agency (AMA), an award-winning strategic communications firm with offices in New York, Abidjan, Durban, and a local presence in 28 African countries. AMA helps multinationals, NGOs, and international organizations connect with audiences across Africa through impactful storytelling and media engagement. The agency has successfully designed
Chichi Nwoko is a visionary leader in the African media and entertainment industry, dedicated to elevating the continent’s creative landscape. As the founder and CEO of WHAT Media Group, she has over three decades of experience in film, television, and broadcasting, positioning herself as a key player in amplifying African stories globally. Key Achievements Founder
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Betty Irabor is a pioneering media entrepreneur, author, and mental health advocate with over 35 years of experience in publishing, communications, and wellness advocacy. She is best known as the founder of Genevieve Magazine, Nigeria’s leading lifestyle publication, which has shaped conversations on fashion, beauty, and women’s empowerment for over two decades. Key Achievements Founded
