Events

ABLA organizes open events and seminars to engage with inspiring African and diaspora experts, thought leaders and practitioners at the forefront of shaping trends and thought leadership that impact commerce, society and brand building in Africa and the world.

BRAND AFRICA 100: AFRICA’S BEST BRANDS

Over the past 10 years, on average only 20% of the leading brands admired by Africans are made in Africa. Which brands will lead in 2021? What are the leading brands across Africa, Francophone Africa, East Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa and North Africa?

Africa Day, 25 May 2021
5h45 GMT – 18h00 GMT

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IS AFRICA READY TO LEAD IN THE DIGITAL AGE?

Thebe Ikalafeng in conversation with Professor Tshilidzi Marwala (South Africa), Kola Olajide (South Africa/Nigeria), Mark Kaigwa (Kenya) and Miranda Nyathi (South Africa) on the 4th Industrial Revolution – Implications and Opportunities for Africa

01 April, 2021
4PM CAT, 2PM GMT, 5PM EAT

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Culture + Creativity

For the inaugural #ABLAMasterclass on 02 March 2021, join ABLA Founder, Thebe Ikalafeng, in conversation with three of the leading proponents of culturally inspired apparel design, Laduma Laduma Ngxokolo (@MaxhosaAfrica, South Africa), Moses (@MosesTurahirwa (@Moshions, Rwanda) and @TundeOwolabiStudios (@Ethnik.Afrika, Nigeria) on the how they’ve leveraged their respective cultures to create distinctive and valuable brands.

01 March, 2021
4PM CAT, 2PM GMT, 5PM EAT

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