IN THE NEWS

From the capital of Madagascar to Paris and Milan, Eileen Akbaraly tells us how a clear vision and unwavering commitment can redefine the standards of contemporary luxury.

For over a decade, Nollywood Week has established itself as the essential showcase for African cinema in Paris. At its helm is Serge Noukoué, a visionary cultural entrepreneur who has transformed a passion for cinema into a multi-faceted production and distribution structure.

Nono Mayindombé, co-founder of Manosa and Asonam, is an expert in influence strategy and cultural storytelling. His agency currently manages some twenty creators representing over 32 million subscribers worldwide.

Nicknamed “the Harvard go who sells soap”, Linda Dempah is shaking up the codes of beauty with Laboratoires Adeba. By fusing mathematical rigor, pharmaceutical expertise and ancestral knowledge, the brand transforms natural resources into a world-class cosmetics industry.

Mame Dorine Gueye, a former program director with the Canal+ group and a key figure in pan-African broadcasting, has swapped the comforts of the big networks for an entrepreneurial adventure. By launching the magazine Étoile Africaine, she has made it her mission to shine the spotlight on those “invisible talents” who make the heart of the continent beat faster.

Art historian, founder of the Musée d’Ouidah and first woman to preside over the Villa Médicis, Marie-Cécile Zinsou doesn’t just show works of art. She is leading a cultural battle to ensure that Africa regains possession of its own narrative.