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/ 23 Jun 2022
Why the VC model has not worked well in Africa with Ndubuisi Kejeh,… north_east
In this Nairametrics interview with Ndubuisi Kejeh, the founding partner at Mustard, an Africa-focused venture agency, he explained how his company is trying to change the narrative and model of VC in Africa. He also…
/ 24 May 2022
Mustard launches its idea-stage investment vehicle to build global… north_east
Mustard has announced the launch of a £4m investment vehicle to build narrative-led technology ventures from the very start, with like-minded founders and investors. Through this investment model, Mustard will play…
/ 21 Aug 2020
GQ calls Quip one of the best toothbrushes for under $100 north_east
We’ve really liked the Quip electric toothbrush since we first tested it back in 2017. The main differentiating factor, immediately evident when first see…
/ 5 Jun 2020
Mpumelelo Mhlongo feature article by New Frame north_east
The para-athlete who broke his own sprint record in Dubai last year is working to transform South Africa’s healthcare system while targeting a storming…
/ 19 Oct 2019
CapeTalk Radio speak with Mpumi about changing Africa’s… north_east
Mpumelelo Mhlongo talks about the Mpumi2020 campaign, which documents his journey to the next Paralympic Games. His Mpumi2020 campaign is aimed not only at…
/ 16 Oct 2019
SuperSport’s special feature on Mpumi2020 north_east
As part of their 'Road To Tokyo' series leading up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic games, Supersport are highlighting South Africa's hopeful…
/ 2 Aug 2019
Mail & Guardian’s feature on Mpumi the accidental… north_east
One of South Africa’s best athletes is making waves internationally and is targeting a third world record. You’ve probably never heard of him. Mpumelelo…
/ 27 Nov 2018
Quip raises another $40 million for dental care products and… north_east
Quip, the dental care startup that got its start selling electric toothbrushes directly to consumers, has raised $40 million. The money comes in the form of…
/ 30 May 2018
Speaking with the BBC about ‘Rebranding Africa’ north_east
81 of Africa’s favourite 100 brands are not African! Why? We spoke about the importance of narratives with the BBC when they asked why “African companies…
/ 7 Dec 2017
Quip raises millions from singer Demi Lovato and others for its… north_east
Simon Enever and Bill May think they’ve figured out a way to get Americans to actually brush their teeth twice a day. But the Brooklyn, New York-based…
/ 27 Aug 2017
Film Africa OD launch praised and reviewed by The Guardian north_east
Even in the home entertainment market, African cinema still gets such short shrift from UK distributors that the announcement of an on-demand service from…
/ 7 Aug 2017
Press release | Film Africa embraces Video on demand
Film Africa, London’s annual celebration of African cinema, is working with VOD platform Okiki to bring the best of contemporary African titles to global…
/ 17 Nov 2016
Quip names one of the 25 best inventions of 2016 by Time Magazine north_east
Every year, TIME selects the best inventions that are making the world better, smarter and—in some cases—a little more fun. In the past, they have…
/ 3 Aug 2013
Huffpost asks whether fashion designer Ozwald Boateng can transform… north_east
What does a Savile Row fashion designer have in common with Africa’s forthcoming industrial revolution? Well, in Ozwald Boateng’s case, a lot. Boateng -…
/ 7 Jun 2013
CNN discusses the ‘My Future Africa’ event and the wind… north_east
A moment as sudden as British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's realization that there was a "wind of change blowing through this continent, whether we like…
/ 30 May 2013
Event film: Our Future, Made in Africa north_east
We worked with Made in Africa Foundation to build the mission, story and digital platforms for their 'Our Future Made in Africa' event. The narrative and…
/ 30 May 2013
The Guardian covers Ozwald Boateng’s biggest project yet north_east
"Wake up, everybody, no more sleeping in bed!" The soulful acoustics of Grammy-award-winning R&B singer John Legend may be unfamiliar to the large group of…
/ 18 May 2013
Ozwald Boateng: Why our future should be made in Africa north_east
From my motherland, Ghana to the rolling plains of the Serengeti, from the Cape of Good Hope to Tunis, the birthplace of Hannibal besieging the Mediterranean…