In line with Agenda 2063, the Opportunity Africa initiative has launched its Creative Council, bringing together Africa’s leading communications, media and marketing leaders to advance a narrative that contributes to building The Africa We Want.
It is a pan-African platform and movement designed to shift how the world sees Africa and how Africa sees itself, by amplifying the people, stories and institutions already shifting perceptions. It is a shared platform that brands, institutions and storytellers can align around to communicate a stronger, more unified story of Africa.
At a time when the global order is shifting and competition for capital, influence and attention is intensifying, perception matters as much as facts. For Africa, image is no longer a soft issue. It is a strategic one. The Creative Council has been established to help ensure Africa is defined by those building it.
The Council brings together senior leaders who have shaped narratives at national, regional and global levels. Their role is to guide the creative direction of the initiative, connect it to their continent-wide networks and ensure the initiative remains credible, relevant and culturally resonant across markets.
“This is exactly the kind of collaboration Africa needs to shape a narrative that reflects our aspirations under Agenda 2063 and builds The Africa We Want. In line with the mandate of the African Union Commission’s Information and Communication Directorate, this work will strengthen how we communicate the Union’s priorities and amplifies Africa’s voice. We encourage more partners to join this growing movement.” Faith Adhiambo, Communication Officer, Agenda 2063 African Union.
“I joined the Opportunity Africa initiative because I believe the world needs to see Africa as it truly is: brilliant and bursting with opportunity, rather than a continent defined by its challenges. Being part of this council is about ensuring the next generation of Africans are seen through a lens of possibility and agency, shifting the global conversation from deficit to potential. I am proud to support a movement that reclaims our narrative to show a dynamic continent of progress and innovation.” Tosin Adefeko, founder and CEO, AT3 Resources - The Muvmnt Agency.
Initial members of the Creative Council include senior leaders from TRACE, Africa Practice, the African Union, Brand South Africa, IC Publications, Alpha Media Holdings, X3M Ideas and other leading institutions across the continent.
- Addis Alemayehou – Chairperson, Kazana Group; Co-founder and CRO, Dodai
- Adebola Williams – Co-founder, RED | For Africa
- Leslie Richer, Director, Information and Communication African Union
- Faith Ochieng – Communications Officer, Agenda 2063
- Fareed Khimani – Communications Adviser, Office of the Cabinet Secretary, Kenya
- Gina Din-Kariuki – Founder and Executive Chair, The Gina Din Group
- Kwame Senou – Founder, The Holding Opinion (THOP)
- Malik Shaffy Lizende – Founder, 63 Inc
- Moky Makura – Executive Director, Africa No Filter
- Omar Ben Yedder – Group Publisher and Managing Director, IC Publications
- Richard Kiplagat – Senior Stakeholder Relations Adviser, Africa Practice
- Samuel Onyemelukwe – Group Business Development Director, TRACE
- Sophie Masipa – CEO and Brand Strategist
- Steve Babaeko – Founder, X3M Ideas
- Terhas Berhe – Founder and Managing Director, BrandComms
- Thebe Ikalafeng – Founder Brand Africa
- Thoko Modise – General Manager: Communications, Brand South Africa
- Tim Ekandjo – Branding, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, MTC Namibia
- Tola St. Matthew-Daniel – Founder, Kairos & Tola
- Tosin Adefeko – Founder and CEO, AT3 Resources
- Trevor Ncube – Founder and Chairperson, Alpha Media Holdings