Rabby Slo is a Beninese singer, songwriter, performer, producer and entrepreneur who has returned to his native country after 20 years in the United States to reclaim the Beninese music scene. AfroTchink is a style inspired by Benin's traditional rhythms and originates in Tchinkounmè.
Roobens Fils, born in Paris, has developed a passion for travelling and discovering different cultures. His blog "Been around the globe" and his book "Être Noir et voyager" led him to set up his travel agency dedicated to tourism in Africa. This experience has enabled him to achieve his goal of advising black travellers worldwide.
Located in Abomey-Calavi in Benin, this educational and entertainment zoo was inaugurated in 2021 and now boasts 150 endemic and non-endemic species. The AgouaLand zoological research centre has laboratories available for students and researchers and welcomes groups from Benin's schools and universities every weekend. These educational outings enable students and their parents to learn and recharge their batteries in a setting where they can appreciate and discover the country's flora and fauna for the first time.
Miten Power Sarl, founded in October 2018 by Congolese entrepreneur Frank Kika, has a biodegradable packaging and bag production plant based in Goma. With a daily production capacity of between 6 and 8 tonnes, it can meet the environmental and social challenges of the North Kivu region by helping to reduce unemployment and boost economic development in the DRC.
Three young women from the Mpaka district of Pointe-Noire in the Congo have managed to emancipate themselves from their social status through kick-boxing. Thanks to their exemplary determination, they are breaking down gender stereotypes and paving the way for other women.
Esther Kariuki, head of agribusiness at the Co-operative Bank of Kenya, has just won the prestigious African Banker of the Year award. This advocate for the cause of farmers and supporter of women's autonomy in the sector also brings to the bank her expertise in converting farms into profitable businesses.
In the village of Madenkene, Cameroon, small-scale extraction and sale of sand are the inhabitants' primary income sources. It's one of the cogs in a very active construction sector propelled by galloping urbanisation. Men, women and children take part in this arduous work, which they see as essential to the development of their community.
Serge Noukoué is a Franco-Beninois, executive director and co-founder of the NollywoodWeek festival, which has become a reference point for Nigerian cinema in France and Europe. He is a cinema and media cultural attaché at the French Embassy in Kenya. Thanks to his commitment and vision, he is essential in promoting Nigerian cinema and creating lasting links between the African and French film industries. Passionate about African cinema, he has set the goal of changing the image of the seventh art on the continent, giving pride of place to the Nigerian film industry, renowned for its high productivity.
Originating in Lagos in the early '90s, Nollywood has evolved into the world's 2nd largest film industry, producing nearly 2,500 films annually. It has emerged as a major economic force in Africa, with its influence reaching far and wide. This year, the Nollywood 10th Anniversary celebration took place in Paris, entering a new era of cinematographic excellence. Over the past fifteen years, Nollywood has experienced a remarkable rise in quality, with increased resources, better production values, and exceptional performances.
