🇳🇬 Nigeria May 2025: Notes on Cautious Optimism and Quiet Resilience
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and most populous nation, remains a bellwether for how investors, founders, and policymakers interpret risk and opportunity across […]
Hiring in Africa: Five Traits That Matter More Than a CV
In our last post, we challenged the tired idea that Africa lacks talent. The continent is full of builders. But recognizing talent […]
Africa Has Talent. What’s Missing Is Recognition.
The myth that “Africa has no talent” persists in global business circles. But let’s be clear: talent is everywhere. What is unevenly […]
Scalability in Africa: Rethinking What Growth Really Means
It is true that scaling across 54 countries sounds impossible. We would agree with that — and not just in Africa. Try […]
Beyond Roads: Rethinking Infrastructure in African Markets
“If you’re waiting for roads, you’re missing the point.” Of course, we want better roads, bridges, airports, and ports. That’s true across […]
“Is Africa Too Risky” Is the Wrong Question
This article continues our new series on investment and leadership strategy in Africa: a field view of what global decision-makers often overlook, […]
Investment in Africa: Why Waiting for Proof Means Missing the Opportunity
In global investment and strategy, patience is often prized. Leaders and investors wait for traction, for market validation, for proof before committing […]