In this space I share my perspectives and those of other thought leaders on African business and culture. Read on to learn more about innovation, growth opportunities, and market challenges in Africa.

Shaping the Future of AI: A Global Perspective
This summer, I had the privilege of speaking to 1,000+ brilliant first-generation college students from around the world through the Aspire Institute. It was an

My Time at ZEG: Laughter, Tears, and Acts of Kindness
I had an incredible time at ZEG Tbilisi Storytelling Festival. It was an inspiring event full of laughter, tears, and thought provoking stories that moved

The Fate of Platform Empires
A few weeks ago, the Congolese government issued a stern warning to Apple: stop using blood minerals in the manufacturing of your products. Apple’s ubiquitous

“Soundtrack for a Coup d’Etat” and the Path Forward for Africa
Last week, I had the privilege of attending a screening of Johan Grimonprez’s powerful new documentary “Soundtrack for a Coup d’Etat” at the Berkeley Art

Building Worlds We All See: Africa, AI, and Lessons from Fei-Fei Li’s Memoir
Lately, I’ve been binge-reading on artificial intelligence (AI) and delving even deeper into fiction and non-fiction by African authors, primarily those reflecting on Africa in