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 Africa’s AI Future: Beyond the Kiddie Table
As we consider the broader implications of AI’s deployment across Africa, a session from my recent 30th reunion at Harvard Business School (HBS) serves as
How Europe Can Think Tutti Frutti
“Whatever happened to all the plain vanilla deals?” I was asked this question in my early entrepreneurial days when my co-founder and I were pitching
Hidden Heroes: The Congo in the Shadow of Oppenheimer
As the African proverb goes, “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” Oppenheimer exemplifies this proverb by glorifying one aspect
How Africa is Changing the Tune in the Music Industry
Not too long ago, a very senior executive at one of the most high-profile big tech firms told me bluntly, “Monique, I don’t care about
The intensifying battle for Africa’s burgeoning tech landscape
This article originally appeared in TechCrunch. Long gone are the days when Africa was disparagingly regarded as the White Man’s Burden. Today, Africa is the continent
