The (Afro)Beat Goes On: Universal Music Acquires Nigerian Label
March 21st, 2024
Via Semafor, a report on Universal Music Group’s acquisition of Nigerian music label Mavin: Universal Music Group has acquired Nigeria’s Mavin Global, one of Africa’s largest and most successful independent record labels. The deal remains subject to regulatory approval but is expected to close in September, the companies announced in a statement on Monday. The […]
Read more »Start Your Engines: Who’s Winning Africa’s Automotive Industry Race?
February 27th, 2024
Courtesy of The Africa Report, an article on who’s winning Africa’s automotive industry race: While South Africa and Morocco are the undisputed leaders in the production of new vehicles on the continent, newcomers are after a piece of the action in this high-potential market, which is undergoing radical change. Right now, all roads in the […]
Read more »Why Nigeria’s Economy Is Such a Mess
February 27th, 2024
Via BBC, a look at why Nigeria’s economy is in such a mess: Nigeria is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to widespread hardship and anger. The trade union umbrella group, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has organised nationwide protests on Tuesday, calling for more action from the government. A litre […]
Read more »Disney’s Magical Reimagining of Lagos
February 25th, 2024
Via Semafor, a look at Disney’s animated reimagining of Lagos: Iwaju/screenshot Iwaju, a limited animated series, will become Disney’s first feature set in Nigeria when it airs this week on the Disney+ streaming service. Imagining a Lagos where flying cars zoom over today’s crowded street markets, the project is co-produced by Disney and Kugali media, […]
Read more »Growth, Returns and Aid Shift Investor Focus to West of Africa
February 23rd, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on increasing investment interest in West Africa: West Africa eurobonds on average saw better returns than peers China investment to region has surpassed East, Southern Africa Investors in West African countries are enjoying the best returns on the continent, and are shifting money flows to a region that’s performed well despite […]
Read more »On Track: Nigerian Rail Projects Drive Home China’s BRI Commitment To African Infrastructure
February 21st, 2024
Via South China Morning Post, a look at Chinas BRI commitment to African infrastructure: Senior diplomat Wu Peng’s support of projects in Nigeria has reinforced China’s commitment to helping African growth But experts say a switch of banks financing a Nigerian rail project points to Beijing’s shift in focus from concessional to commercial lending Building […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.