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Chukuka Chukuma reposted thisChukuka Chukuma reposted thisCongratulations to the SEO Africa Class of 2024! 🎓🎉 It is an honour to celebrate this incredible cohort of young professionals who have completed their graduate trainee programme. These individuals have demonstrated excellence, resilience, and a commitment to growth across various industries. Special Recognition to our Award Winners: Best Team Player: Ebenezer Duku Most Improved Intern: Benedicta Arthur Most Promising Intern: Lois Boye Social Contributor: Richard Pudada To our graduates, you’ve put in the work, and now the world is your stage. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll continue to make as you transition into the next phase of your careers. Congratulations!!
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Chukuka Chukuma reposted thisChukuka Chukuma reposted thisThe wait is almost over. Get ready to gain: - World-class training - Professional mentorship - A paid internship at a top company in Ghana The 2026 Ghana Graduate Programme is your chance to level up. Stay tuned Applications open soon!
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Chukuka Chukuma shared thisIt’s rare for SEO Africa to extend a deadline. Perhaps this is the universe giving you a second chance to apply to our 2026 Global Pathways Programme. You never know. Apply today for the kind of internship that feels like a golden ticket to an entirely new world. You just might find yourself spending time in Paris, London, New York or somewhere else…Chukuka Chukuma shared thisThe clock is still ticking, but you’ve got a second chance! SEO Africa has extended the application deadline for the 2026 Global Pathways Programme to March 1, 2026. This is a premier opportunity for African undergraduates to receive world-class training and support for applications to global giants like Bank of America and Goldman Sachs. Don't let this extension pass you by. Take the first step toward a global career today! Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/dRKuk3qG
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Chukuka Chukuma shared thisHere is a great opportunity for the 'right' candidate. Leadership Opportunity | Insurance Sector | Ghana Evaluation and Staffing Africa "ESAfrica" is recruiting for a Executive Director, Technical & Business Operations (Insurance) based in Accra, Ghana (On-site). This role is ideal for a senior insurance professional with strong operational leadership, strategic execution capability, and experience driving business performance at scale. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping technical excellence, operational efficiency, and commercial growth. If you, or someone in your network, are ready for a high-impact executive role in the insurance industry, this is worth a closer look. 📍 Accra, Greater Accra Region 🏢 ESAfrica 🔎 Executive Director – Insurance Operations
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Chukuka Chukuma reposted thisChukuka Chukuma reposted thisThe clock is ticking! You have just 2 DAYS left to apply for the 2026 SEO Africa Nigeria Graduate Programme. If you’re a recent graduate ready for hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world exposure, don’t miss your chance to join the next cohort. Application Deadline: Sunday, 8th February 2026 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dRKuk3qG
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Chukuka Chukuma reposted thisChukuka Chukuma reposted thisGetting the Band together, and building something meaningful starts with alignment, vision, partners, and purpose. ReBAND (Reclaim, Restory, and Reunite Black, African Nations & Diaspora) is a multi-year cultural movement created to amplify and build African creative excellence. Our first major initiative supports the official runway to FESTAC at 50 in 2027, through a series of curated activations across Africa and key diaspora hubs, and building awareness, partnerships, and momentum. ReBAND is led by Racecourse Media (the media & entertainment arm of Racecourse Capital) and is officially endorsed by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), the custodians of FESTAC ’77 and Road to FESTAC. FESTAC ’77 remains one of the most significant global gatherings of Black and African culture, creativity, and cultural diplomacy. As we approach its 50th anniversary, this work is about translating legacy into contemporary opportunity, through storytelling, coalition-building, and creative economy development. We’re building deliberately, and with partners who understand the responsibility of this moment. If you want to partner, collaborate, or stay close to the journey, follow along and drop a 🌍 with where you’re reading from. Read for additional info: https://lnkd.in/e6qDSS27 More to come. Aisha Adamu Augie, Chukuka Chukuma, Emeka Obinna, Oswald Osaretin Guobadia, Adanma Osuagwu, Kelechi Ekugo, Lanre Shasore, Sarah Stephen, Kamil Olufowobi, Wale Adeosun, CFA #reband #FESTAC77 #RoadtoFestac50 #RoadtoFestac #AfricanArt
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Chukuka Chukuma shared thisExcited to share that I was recently interviewed by Wole Famurewa of the U.S. - Africa Exchange on a thesis that's quietly reshaping portfolios in 2026: African Creativity could track the same trajectory as early 1990s Internet Stocks once investors understand the asset class. The conversation unpacked four critical insights: 🎬 Distribution Innovation — Moving beyond traditional models (the Church revenue window is 32x more profitable than Cinemas) 💰 Capturing Value — Fixing the revenue leakage by funding the value chain which keeps more value on the continent 🏛️ Institutionalization — IP as collateral due to Nigeria’s IP Policy means lenders can deploy capital while enabling creators to leverage their IP instead of pledging land 🌍 Road to FESTAC ‘77 — A geopolitical soft-power strategy aggregating investment opportunities ahead of 2027 The real insight? We don't need more talent or content creation. We need structured finance and better investment grade storytelling. The market is shifting from curiosity to capital deployment, and the race to build the infrastructure of African culture is on. Watch the full breakdown and join the conversation. See below… US Africa Exchange #Africa #CreativeEconomy #AfricanInvestment #FESTAC2027 #StrategicCapital #IPRights #ReBAND #ReclaimRestoryReuniteChukuka Chukuma shared thisFrom Wall Street to Africa’s Creative Economy. In this conversation, US Africa Exchange sits down with Chukuka Chukuma, Partner at Racecourse Media, to examine how Africa’s creative industries are evolving into a serious economic and investment frontier. Drawing on his background as an investment banker and his experience investing across film, media, and culture, Chukuka brings a disciplined lens to a sector often discussed through hype rather than structure. We explore what it takes to make intellectual property in Africa bankable, why value capture depends on investing across the entire creative pipeline, from content creation to distribution and infrastructure, and how innovative deal structuring can unlock new commercial pathways. The conversation also looks ahead. Chukuka shares insight into Road to FESTAC ’77, a global series of cultural and commercial activations leading up to a major event planned for 2027 in Nigeria, marking 50 years since the original FESTAC ’77. The ambition is not only cultural celebration, but the creation of new platforms for investment, partnership, and global engagement. #USAfrica #CreativeEconomy #FESTAC77 #AfricanIP #DiasporaCapital
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Chukuka Chukuma reposted thisChukuka Chukuma reposted thisElevate your career with the 2026 SEO Africa Global Pathways Programme! Are you an ambitious African undergraduate dreaming of a career in global finance, law, or technology? This is your bridge to the world’s most prestigious institutions. SEO Africa is now accepting applications for the 2026 Global Pathways Programme, offering roles in: Engineering & Technology, Investment Banking & Research, Global Operations & Risk Management, and many more! Don't miss the chance to launch your global career. 🚀 Apply here: https://wkf.ms/46dYt17
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Chukuka Chukuma shared thisThis is my first post of 2026. My year is off to a roaring start, hope yours is too. When risks are properly structured and trust is built, capital follows. I recently spoke with BusinessDay about why I see my work not as sitting between capital and creativity, but at the intersection of capital and culture. From structuring the Lekki toll road financing during the 2008 crisis, to faith‑based film, to ReBAND and the Road to FESTAC ’77, the lesson is consistent. When you respect risk, build trust, and treat creativity as an asset class, you stop funding one‑off projects and start building ecosystems. We covered: - Why culture, not just creativity, gives ideas durability and scale - How disciplined risk allocation unlocks capital, even in tough markets - The economics behind projects like God Calling and the Road to FESTAC ’77 - Why Nigeria’s creative industries need structured, institutional‑grade capital Grateful to BusinessDay and Athekame kenneth for the thoughtful conversation. Read the full interview here: When risks are properly structured and trust is built, capital follows – Chukuma https://lnkd.in/g67fz-fS Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) #CapitalAndCulture #CreativeEconomy #AfricaInvestment #StructuredFinance #FESTAC77 #FESTAC50 #RoadToFESTAC #ReBAND #AfricaToTheWorldWhen risks are properly structured and trust is built, capital follows - Chukuma - Businessday NGWhen risks are properly structured and trust is built, capital follows - Chukuma - Businessday NG
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisOsamede has received three nominations for the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA). A testament to the incredible talent, dedication, and passion behind this project. Congratulations to the entire team. 🏆 and special congrats to the amazing director James Omokwe , to Winston Aig-Ohioma and Chubb Okobah 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #AMVCA2026 #Osamede #Nollywood #AMVCA #Nominee
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisPreparing for law school takes more than strong academics. It takes training, mentorship, and real experience. Through the SEO Law Fellowship and SEO Law Catalyst, aspiring lawyers gain the preparation and professional exposure needed to succeed in law school and in the legal profession, including the opportunity for incoming law students to intern at leading law firms before the start of 1L. More than 2,500 Fellows have participated in the program, with internships at 88 top law firms nationwide. Today, the SEO Law alumni community includes 100+ partners at major firms and over 275 leaders serving in General Counsel and in-house counsel roles. As part of Pathway Week, we’re proud to share the work SEO Law is doing alongside other pathway programs in collaboration with LawHub. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q048f0jx0
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisThe Trump administration just shared the most complete formulation of its Africa strategy to date: "America First in Africa." It's worth a careful read — the framework will shape US-Africa relations for the next several years (at minimum). Nick Checker, the U.S. Department of State's new Africa Bureau chief, gave the address in DC last week — his "first time speaking publicly on our broad Africa policy." He outlined 3 pillars: ❶ Commercial diplomacy — 'trade, not aid' US engagement in Africa will revolve around trade & private investment. The explicit goal: a) "increase US exports & investment in Africa" and b) "harness Africa’s abundant natural resources." Critical minerals are central — and there'll be a particular focus on infrastructure investment, logistics, & processing capacity. Examples of the administration's 'minerals for X' model include the DRC-US Strategic Partnership Agreement, the Washington Accords & the Lobito Corridor. Nick Checker: "Every African leader I’ve met with loves this new approach because American companies strengthen economic sovereignty rather than undermine it." ❷ Foreign assistance — conditional, targeted, & with a clear end Aid is now "strategic capital," not charity — conditional on recipients supporting America's priorities. The explicit goal: use foreign aid "to advance US interests" and b) make African countries "more self-reliant." Nick Checker: "African governments love these agreements because they offer ownership and empowerment. This approach moves from an infantilizing NGO industrial complex to one that treats Africans as capable partners." ❸ Conflict resolution — value over values The US now sees itself as a deal-maker not a democracy promoter. The explicit goal: "shift the burden of managing humanitarian & security crises to regional actors in their own backyards." Nick Checker: "Lecturing on democratic norms amid complex local realities is ineffective... That also means [we will] tolerat[e] instability where US interests are not directly implicated." -- The big picture: The US now rejects the values-based, institution-building approach of previous administrations. In its place: unapologetic transactionalism. But "America First is wholly compatible with Africa First," Checker says. And that may be true when interests align — and there are many such areas of genuine alignment. But the Zambia case the NYTimes covered last week — where HIV treatments were reportedly conditioned on minerals access — shows what can happen when they don't. African governments, founders, and investors who interface with the US should understand this "America First in Africa" framework clearly. What matters is America's interests, not Africa's development. Sometimes those will align with Africa's. Sometimes they won't. Knowing the difference — and positioning accordingly — is the order of the day. -- Afridigest — real intelligence to win in Africa's growth markets: https://lnkd.in/d8tfF89r
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisIn Nigeria’s corporate landscape, influence is often loud, but real power can be quiet. Folasope Babasola Aiyesimoju is proving that point as he steadily reshapes UAC of Nigeria Plc., one of the country’s oldest conglomerates. With a combined 22.98% stake worth about $50 million, he doesn’t just run the company, he effectively controls it. A CFA charterholder with experience at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.p. and Standard Bank Group, Aiyesimoju brings private equity discipline into public markets. Through Themis Capital Management, he has aligned ownership with execution, streamlining operations, exiting non-core assets, and doubling down on high-growth segments like food and logistics. It’s a rare model in Nigeria: a CEO with real skin in the game, driving both strategy and shareholder value. As UAC evolves, Aiyesimoju’s quiet grip signals a new playbook for African corporate leadership, where capital, control, and execution converge. 📌Tap the comment below to read the full story.
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisBeyond excited to announce the result of months of work by an incredible team and advisory board to select Next Narrative Africa Fund's inaugural slate of projects. This slate includes projects from storytellers across Africa and the diaspora bringing world class entertainment and narrative shifting images to the globe. Our fund requires at least 50% production on the Continent and I'm proud that these projects represent over $60 million of production budget coming to Africa, along with the jobs and economic development that the creative industries bring around the world. Read more about the slate in the articles posted in the comments, and let me know which of these projects are you most excited about. The nine projects receiving development support are: Beyond Day Zero (S Afr) Film, action Team: Trevor Noah, Sanaz Yamin and Rebekah Cheyne will produce for Day Zero Productions, alongside Kevin Schmutzler, Toby Schmutzler, Stefan Brunner, Danielle Turkov Wilson, and Amy Shepherd. Think-Film will be the impact producer. South African writer Amy Jephta will adapt the screenplay from an original story by Toby and Kevin Schmutzler. Innocent (Nigeria) Film, mystery-thriller Dir. Arie Esiri Team: Esiri will direct from a script he co-wrote with his twin brother Chuko Esiri. Neon recently acquired worldwide rights to the brothers’ feature Clarissa starring Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo and Ayo Edebiri. Skunk (S Afr) Film, action drama Wr-dir. Amanda Lane Team: Thuso Mbedu stars and serves as co-writer, and produces alongside Vee Mpakanyiswa and Megan Kruger. Untitled Political Thriller/Drama (Sierra Leone-UK) Film, drama-thriller-mystery Dir. Rapman Team: Former Screen Star Of Tomorrow Rapman (Netflix superhero series Supacell) is attached as director and co-writer and will produce with Mouktar Mohamed and Victor Mukete. United States Of Africa (Ghana) TV series, action spy thriller Team: Created by Carl Kwesi Earl-Ocran. Written and executive produced by Yule Caise and Earl-Ocran. Executive producers are André Holland, Patrick Wengler (Harper Road), Ana Emdin, and Yan Fisher (New State Pictures). Bako (Nigeria) Film, romance sci-fi Dir, co-wr. Boma Iluma Team: Iluma will co-write with Andres Fischer-Centeno. The Return (Ghana) Film, comedy horror Wr-dir. Zoey Martinson Team: Kofi Owusu Afriyie is producing via his Luu Vision Media. About Love & September Laws (Sudan) Film, drama Dir, co-wr. Mohamed Kordofani Team: Kordofani will co-write with Khaled Alwaleed, his co-writer on the 2023 Cannes Un Certain Regard award winner Goodbye Julia. Khalid Awad and Kordofani will produce. Jollof Wars (W Africa) Film; comedy, fantasy musical Dir. Hamid Ibrahim Team: Kugali Media’s Ibrahim will direct from a screenplay by Matthew Corry and Olufikayo “Ziki” Nelson. Banky W, Adesua Etomi and Oluwanifewa “Nife” Agunbiade will star.
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisOn Monday, I had the pleasure of visiting Alaro City, at the invitation of my friend Brian Hammond, who leads Business Development for the project. What I saw was a compelling example of vision meeting execution. Developed by Rendeavour in partnership with the Lagos State Government, Alaro City is a 2,000-hectare master-planned mixed-use city located within the rapidly emerging Lekki Free Zone corridor. In just six years, the development has attracted over 100 businesses and more than $1.5 billion in investment, reflecting strong investor confidence in the long-term growth potential of the Lekki axis. I was particularly impressed by the quality of the infrastructure backbone—dedicated power generation, modern road networks, water treatment systems, and a carefully designed urban layout integrating industry, logistics, residential living and education within one coherent ecosystem. The presence of global and local investors such as Mantrac Group , BUA Group subsidiary Starium, Ariel Natural Foods FZE, and TY Logistics reflects the credibility the project has already established. From an investment perspective, the case for residential and commercial real estate within Alaro City is becoming increasingly compelling. As manufacturing, logistics and industrial operations continue to expand within the Lekki Free Zone Development Company Zone, demand will naturally grow for quality housing, office space, retail, and community services for the professionals and families working in the corridor. Historically, successful industrial clusters around the world—from Shenzhen to Dubai’s Jebel Ali—have been accompanied by thriving residential and commercial ecosystems. Alaro City also enjoys an important strategic advantage: it sits directly opposite the proposed Lekki International Airport, which is expected to further accelerate economic activity along the Lekki corridor when completed. Combined with its proximity to transformative infrastructure such as the Lekki Deep Sea Port LFTZ Enterprise Limited and the Dangote Oil Refinery Nigeria, the development is well positioned within what is fast becoming Nigeria’s most important new industrial and logistics platform. Projects like this demonstrate what is possible when long-term urban planning, infrastructure investment and private sector execution align. Thank you Brian for the insightful tour and for sharing the remarkable progress being made. Nigeria’s next generation city is already taking shape.
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisOur first exit at Jedar Capital 🥳 🙌🏽 Congratulations to all Krave Mart team: Kassim Shroff, Haziq Ahmed, Mohammad Ahsan Kidwai, Hammad Bawany: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. And thank you to all LPs/Investors who trusted us along the journey.Chukuka Chukuma liked this💥 𝗶𝗻𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 🚀 Today, we officially celebrate Jedar Capital's first Exit 🥳 Jedar Capital wrote it's first check into Krave Mart (YC S22) at pre-seed and doubled down at the Seed round. No inDrive on the cap table back then. No comparable exits in Pakistan quick-commerce. No consensus that this market was ready. Just a founding team that understood exactly how broken grocery retail was in Pakistan, starting with Karachi — and the infrastructure discipline to fix it. Four years later, Krave Mart has been acquired by inDrive, one of the 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲-𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘀, as it builds its super-app strategy across emerging markets. This is what we mean when we talk about investing in complexity. The markets that look too hard, too fragmented, too early — those are precisely the markets where durable infrastructure gets built. Not in spite of the difficulty, but because of it. Founders who navigate that environment develop an execution edge that can't be replicated in more forgiving markets. 👉🏽 That's the moat. 👉🏽 That's what global players eventually come to acquire. 🙌🏽 Congratulations to the Krave Mart team: Kassim Shroff, Haziq Ahmed, Mohammad Ahsan Kidwai, Hammad Bawany and the rest of the team: 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹, 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁. We're continuing to back the next generation of digital trade and logistics builders across #Africa & #MENA. #EmergingMarkets #VentureCapital #Pakistan #QuickCommerce #DigitalCommerce #Logistics #JedarCapital #Exits
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Chukuka Chukuma liked thisChukuka Chukuma liked thisNot every client relationship starts with a mandate, and that’s okay. A small observation from working with overseas investors in London recently. What clients often want at the outset isn’t necessarily someone formally acting for them, it’s context. They want to see the market, understand how different locations actually feel, and test their own assumptions before deciding how to move forward. It’s a useful reminder that advisory work isn’t always linear. Sometimes the value is simply helping clients see clearly, and the relationship can evolve afterwards. London is a nuanced market and clients need time to understand how assets work in practice, not just how they look on paper. That way they can make better decisions, which is exactly what I see my role as an acquisitions adviser to be. Helping clients make the right decisions. Have a great week!
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