Vardeep Edwards is a brand specialist who works with individuals and businesses to help them come up with their unique identity and brand story. Whether you’re looking to refine your personal brand or scale your business, it’s having a clear brand strategy that connects, and here are ways you can do that. Hi Vardeep. To […]
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Muloongo Muchelemba is a Zambian-born, UK-based entrepreneur and the founder of ONGOLO, a Pan-African advisory firm and media platform committed to redefining the African narrative. A Rhodes Scholar and University of Oxford graduate, Muloongo’s built a career in oil and gas, management consulting, corporate banking, and philanthropy, working across international markets. Her experiences living and
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Check out my guest blog post on ONGOLO. On this Pan-African media platform, I delve into how to spend the perfect three days in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital. From genocide memorials to art centres, local cuisine, and hilltop cafes. View the full blog here.
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Samm Avis is a marketer turned travel business owner. She leaned into her passion for visiting new places and planning bespoke experiences to set up a business for corporate and leisure clients. We’ve all heard the phrase ‘work hard, play hard’, and that’s because we all need to balance work with time to recharge. It’s
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I met Jane (not her real name as she wanted to remain anonymous, which I’ll honour) through a friend and was touched by her story. We were of similar age, and she had recently battled cancer. During that time, I had family members also fighting their own cancer battles. Seeking advice, I contacted Jane, and
Sharon Missah is a media, communications and marketing expert based in Dubai with 16 years of experience leading efforts for international and regional firms across the UK, Middle East, and Africa. She’s also the founder and host of the podcast and communications platform – Let’s Talk DXB, which offers diverse and educational content for the
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Christopher Muwanguzi is the CEO of Child’s i Foundation, a non-profit organisation committed to making sure that every child in Uganda, East Africa, and around the world grows up in a safe and loving family, rather than in an orphanage. Their teams are based in the UK and Uganda. Christopher has over 20 years of
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Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) is a two-day event held every October during UK Black History Month. Now in its 13th year, AFWL has become one of Europe’s largest African fashion and creativity showcases. The event, which attracts a diverse mix of fashion enthusiasts, designers, and industry experts, features catwalk shows, panel discussions, a bustling
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Rupa Bharadva is a freelance copywriter, PR and communications expert. We used to work together. After 20 years in the corporate world, she started her own business. Rupa now works with business owners to help them stand out online. She shares her journey from the corporate sector to entrepreneurship. Rupa, it’s great to reconnect! What
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Amelia Kyazze is a published author, photographer, editor and writing mentor. After an 18-year career working for humanitarian organisations, she set a new path for herself as a fiction writer. She’s about to release her third novel, which was picked up by HarperCollins, one of the world’s largest publishing houses. Amelia tells us what it’s
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