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This Senegalese woman knows what it takes to be a success. She’s so successful, in fact, that she runs the biggest poultry production company in Africa. Face2Face Africa features the story of Anta Babacar Ngom, who inherited Sedima from her father, Babacar, when he retired from work. Sedima is Senegal’s biggest poultry producer, and it is, in fact, one of the largest poultry producers on the continent. Ngom oversees the company’s production, distribution, and development. According to her LinkedIn page, Ngom is also the General Director of KFC Senegal, where she has been for three years. But the Senegalese woman isn’t just about the chicken. In fact, under her tutelage, Sedima actually diversified its portfolio. In 2014, Ngom oversaw the company’s expansion into flour mills. Two years later, Ngom oversaw the company’s expansion into two new factories. Both expansions required an investment of nearly $30 million, which Ngom was able to secure without a problem. According to Face2Face...
Akon’s $6 billion plan for a real-life Wakanda on Senegal’s Atlantic Coast “no longer exists,” said Serigne Mamadou Mboup, head of Sapco-Senegal, the state agency overseeing coastal and tourism development. The country has reclaimed most of the land allocated for “Akon City” after the Senegalese-American singer missed payments, according to Bloomberg. As Senegal faces a debt crisis following a state audit under former President Macky Sall, the government will move forward with a scaled-down, privately funded $1.2 billion tourism development featuring hotels, apartments, a marina, and a promenade, the outlet reported. “May this resort serve as a model for success in Senegal, a hub for tourism and a source of economic opportunity,” Mayor Alpha Samb said at a ceremony, according to Bloomberg. In 2020, Senegal granted Akon 136 acres of land for a 10-year project to transform the farming village of Mbodiène into a solar-powered city that would run on the singer’s cryptocurrency and...
Content creators are taking over. Entertainment is entering a new era as attention shifts away from traditional cable TV, streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, and Peacock, and even movie theaters. More people are seeking fresh, innovative ways to engage their time and dollars. And the creators are certainly delivering with engaging content that circulates the web and is also attracting countless celebrities and companies who are looking to capitalize in a new territory. Forbes notes the creator economy is currently valued at $250 billion, and that number is projected to nearly double by 2027. Three top Black creators are not just participating in this revolution — they’re leading it. Kai Cenat Kai Cenat currently holds the crown as Twitch’s most-subscribed streamer, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. The New Yorker, who once lived in a shelter, recently concluded his month-long November 2024 “Mafiathon 2.” Users tuned in to his 24/7 Twitch livestream throughout the month,...
Well, he did it. At 22-years-old, Senegalese-born comedian, Khabane Lame, has become the most-followed content creator on TikTok. Posting under the name @khaby.lame, he recently surpassed American-based content creator Charli D’Amelio, who previously held the top spot. @khaby.lame Happy Sunday: My friend’s mood 🤣 🥺how many times it happened to you❓ #learnfromkhaby #learnontiktok @tiktok ♬ suono originale – Khabane lame
Issa Rae is about to gear up for the final season of her breakthrough series, “ Insecure, ” and her impact on the industry cannot be overstated. Born Jo-Issa Rae Diop in Los Angeles, CA, Rae is the product of a Senegalese father who met her native Louisianian mother in Paris, France, and raised them in Senegal for a brief period of time. This worldly, diverse background led Rae to provide a unique perspective on Black life in the United States — which also drove her rise to super-stardom. But just because “Insecure” won’t be on HBO after this season, doesn’t mean that Issa Rae is necessarily ready to retire. On the contrary: with eight-figure deals from WarnerMedia and various sponsorships and endorsements, Rae’s reign in Hollywood is just getting started. And with a $4 million net worth — according to Celebrity Net Worth — Rae’s star is only just beginning to shine. As she famously stated in 2017, she’s rooting for everybody Black — and frankly, so are we. Let’s take a look at how...
TikTok’s second most followed creator Khaby Lame is known for putting things plainly, but his recent candid social media posts have reportedly lost him followers. According to Dexerto, Lame posted the hashtag #notoracism on his TikTok in September. He later followed up on his sentiments on Oct. 6 by posting “Say no to racism” on his Instagram story. The outlet reports that screenshots of the influencer’s story suggest that people unfollowed him for those posts. “I don’t mind guys,” Lame shared in a now deleted post. “We are almost in 2022 and people still use racism because they have nothing to do in their life. Be happy, follow your dream and try to save the planet. You can also unfollow me. I don’t care about the numbers, I care about your hearts! If you do think of something new, do it right and in a positive way!” The Senegalese-Italian TikToker took his act of spreading love a step further by linking a charity fundraiser — gogetfunding.com — on his story for his followers to...
When TikTok star Khaby Lame first got started on the social media app in March 2020, he was working at a factory in Chivasso, Italy, a small town located in the Turn district. Then, without warning, he was fired, forcing him to return to his family’s “modest home.” But, as the Senegalese sensation told The New York Times, he chose to pivot his attention to TikTok on a full-time basis instead of getting a so-called “real job,” and it was the best decision he’d ever made. “It’s my face and my expressions which make people laugh,” he said to the outlet, while adding that his muted expressions are a “universal language.” Whether you understand what he’s saying or not, Lame definitely found a winning formula. He’s almost at 100 million followers on the micro-video app, and one site reports that someone like him can charge anywhere from $1 million to $2 million per post thanks to his dedicated, engaged following. @khaby.lame I have to read and you disturb me.🤨(Ps: Guys don’t try this at...
Move over white TikTokers! According to Insider, Khabane Lame has officially surpassed Addison Rae to become the second-most-followed TikToker in the world. The 21-year-old is also expected to pass Charli D’Amelio to become the most popular TikToker of all time. Lame is known for his comic expression and reaction videos to people doing things that don’t really make sense. His videos usually include him staring into the camera before sarcastically proving that there’s a simpler way to do whatever task is at hand. His latest reaction is to a clip of someone using scissors to open a container of milk. In the video, the Senegalese-Italian creator simply peels a milk carton open before pouring the liquid into a glass while smirking at the camera. “It’s my face and my facial expressions that make people laugh,” said Lame in an interview with The Times. @khaby.lame Let’s eat ? But I don’t like seeing you make your life harder. Mangiamo ? ma non mi piace che ti complichi la vita....
When Eric Coly founded AYANA Therapy, he knew that there would, initially, be some resistance to the concept. As a Black man originally from the country of Senegal, Africa, he understood that there would be cultural resistance from the Black men both from his country of origin and his adopted country. “There are a number of reasons why, of course,” Coly told AfroTech. “But no matter where in the diaspora you’re from, the resistance to therapy can be summed up in one word: culture.” Coly said he was inspired to start the company after having a chat with a longtime friend, who told him of the struggles he was having with his mental health. The friend, according to Coly, recognized that he was in need of mental health services, but he struggled with finding a therapist that was sensitive to his cultural needs. And thus, AYANA Therapy was born. Billing itself as an online platform that offers access to mental health services to minorities and marginalized communities with an emphasis on...
Award-winning Senegalese-American recording artist and entrepreneur Akon has been known to dabble in Africa’s business dealings for years, and now his wife is gearing up to do the same. Rozina Negusei — President and CEO of Zanar Entertainment, Entreeg Records, and Entreeg Entertainment Group — recently announced that she plans to invest a total of $12 million in the Ugandan entertainment industry to explore a plethora of available business opportunities worth backing, according to local outlet Sqoop. “We are here to explore new opportunities in Uganda, we are focused on investing in Agriculture, solar, and real estate,” she said. “Our main focus is to see how we can bridge the gap between East Africa and West Africa in terms of business and trade.” Negusei was reportedly invited to Uganda by East African Partners (EAP) managing director, Isaac Kigozi. Along with her came a group of Turkish investors, who are set to visit a few government departments, agencies, and private sector...
Celebrities are cashing in on the cryptocurrency world, and thanks to their global audiences they have the power to spread knowledge about blockchain to the masses. Cryptocurrency has become a hot button topic this year as the general public starts to catch on to the digitized money trend. Therefore, we’re seeing more and more celebrities express their interest in this booming market. At the 2014 Milken Institute’s Global Conference, rapper and entrepreneur Akon said, “[Bitcoin] is going to change the world from a money transactional standpoint not just for Africa, but for everywhere.” His and other celebrity endorsements from some of the industry’s biggest names are all helping our society shift into a more tech-friendly future where digital currency is a trusted source. As cryptocurrency grows in popularity among public figures, we’re sure to see an uptick in people seeking it out for business ventures and other affairs next year and onward. Check out the below list of celebrities...
It’s official, “Akon City” is still on its way! R&B sensation, Akon announced that construction for his futuristic pan-African city will begin next year, AP News reports. The $6 billion project will still proceed despite global tourism’s uncertain future due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Inspired by the hit film, “Black Panther,” Akon first set his sights on creating a utopian city back in 2018 and has described it as a “real-life Wakanda,” much like the technologically advanced fictional African place portrayed in the film. Akon hopes his city will serve as a “home back home” for Black Americans and others facing racial injustices. His aim is also to provide much-needed jobs for Senegalese. “The system back home treats them unfairly in so many different ways that you can never imagine. And they only go through it because they feel there is no other way,” Akon said, according to AP News. Born in the United States — to Senegalese parents — the “Lonely” singer spent the majority of his...
Senegalese-American musician and rapper Akon, outside of music, is known for his dedication to moving Africa into the age of cryptocurrency. Now, he’s looking to build his own self-named futuristic city powered by his accompanying cryptocurrency, Akoin. His pitch for the development plans, which will take about ten years, includes making the city the first LEED-certified project in Africa and tourism city co-developed by SAPCO, Archpaper reports . The futuristic “Akon City” is expected to have sculptural, interlocking towers, a large manmade lake, and promenade, in addition to residential and commercial areas built. According to Business Insider , Akon has hopes of transforming his native country and restoring power by introducing cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Back in January, he announced that he finalized a deal to build 2,000-acre “Akon City,” which he also referenced as “Wakanda.” Just finalized the agreement for AKON CITY in Senegal. Looking forward to hosting you...