Monday, September 8, 2025
24.5 C
Lagos

Facebook Celebrates ‘Icons of Change in sub-Saharan Africa

Facebook has celebrated 40 young leaders, developers, entrepreneurs and change makers from across Sub-Saharan Africa, to a two day event in Accra, Ghana, titled “Celebrating Icons of Change”. The event aims to celebrate Africa’s next generation of leaders and innovators, whilst providing opportunities to network, connect and create positive dialogue.
Kezia Anim-Addo, Facebook Comms Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, commented: “I’m so proud that we’re bringing the first event of its kind for Facebook to the Continent and to Ghana. At Facebook, we see our role as supporting and investing in various communities here on the continent, in particular the youth. This event is about celebrating those people, the amazing talent, innovation and businesses we’re seeing emerge, and the young people who are accelerating this growth, and building an incredible future for the Continent. It’s a privilege for us to be able to bring together 40 icons of change, and we look forward to what the two days will hold.”
Attendees represent countries from the region, including Ghana, Madagascar, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Senegal, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Botswana, DRC, South Africa, Cameroon and Zambia

spot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

Nigeria, Brazil Central Banks Deepen Economic, Financial Co-operation

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has held talks...

Ecobank Nigeria to Host Second Edition of Design & Build, Showcasing Premier Innovators in Design, Construction

Ecobank Nigeria, a subsidiary of the leading pan-African banking...

Expert: Fintech, Financial Inclusion Critical for Sustainable Growth of Nigerian Economy

A renowned economist, Dr. Biodun Adedipe, the Chief Consultant/CEO,...

Sterling Bank Marks One Year of Africa’s Groundbreaking Core Banking System

Number one Best Workplace in Banking in Nigeria and...

Topics

Experts to Discuss Infrastructure Financing at FICAN Conference

The President/Chief Executive of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),...

CBN Hosts FICAN Bi-Monthly Forum on e-Payment

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will be hosting...

World Bank Raises 2016 Oil Price Forecast to $41 Per Barrel

Amid improving market sentiment and a weakening dollar, the...

AMCON Donates to IDPs, Earns Adamawa Gov’s Commendation

Mr. Aliyu Adamu, Mr. Hassan Tanko, Aisha Bello-Tukur all...

Emirates, flydubai Partnership Announce First Codeshare Routes

Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai...

Stanbic IBTC Urges SMEs to Digitise Products, Services

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc, a member of Standard Bank...

Profit Taking in Banking Stocks Drags Market Performance… NSE ASI down 10bps

The negative performance of the local bourse was sustained...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img