TAP Fam, Issue 18 of TAP Magazine is OUT NOW!! It is the largest body of work on the State of Podcasting in Africa. A labour of love and a collaboration with @afripods, this special issue has over 80 contributors across 18 African countries and covers everything you need to know on the state of podcasting in Africa. Peruse through and share your comments and feedback with us.
Read MoreIn this exclusive interview, Delila Kidanu, Co-Founder of KOA , an app dedicated to helping young Kenyans/Africans build saving habits, shares her best savings tips and how you too, can start and grow your savings.
Read MoreIf you're a musician, wouldn’t it be cool to categorize your fans? To know these are the fans that are willing and able to pay for my music, these ones only come to concerts, the other group only likes my pictures etc. Well, Omi Iyamu, and his team at Artist Crowdfunding Exchange (ACE) have already used blockchain to build a platform that can do this and other cool things for artists and creatives.
Read MoreAn example of an organization that is driven by the importance of Art in Africa is The Muse Creative Studios in Khartoum, Sudan. We had the privilege of speaking to them to learn more about Art in Sudan, and what they are doing to make a difference.
The Muse is a creative enterprise that aims to promote art in Sudan. Founded in 2019 by Reem Al Jeally, it was built off the lack of support and representation of Artists in Sudan. Despite there being a cornucopia of talented artists in Sudan, they often remain in the shadows. Without proper support, a thriving community of creatives remains dormant. An unfortunate reality that many African countries can relate to. One that is, however, slowly changing.
Read MoreWe have put together a list of ten African scientists who have made strides in their fields of expertise and who you should make a point of reading about and sharing their work with your friends and family; and especially with young people around you who are interested in Science. From the scientist who invented bricks from urine to one of the few women scientists leading their own science labs today.
Read MoreToday, Nearly half of university graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa are unable to land jobs. The proliferation of smartphones, high speed internet and the digitization of our economy means that Africa will need a talent base that will possess the needed skills to support this infrastructure.
In order for there to be continuous development in the years to come, Africa must bridge the skills gap and provide employment opportunities for our youth. On our last visit to Accra, Ghana we met Richard Brandt, an amazing young Entrepreneur, Educator and Technologist who has dedicated his work to addressing the above challenge.
Read MoreThey say beauty is an energy that we all possess that comes from the soul and radiates through the skin and face. TAP had the pleasure of virtually interviewing the founder of Ummy Cosmetics on all things Ummy, what made her who she is and what it has been for her living as an African in Norway.
Read MoreNava, as she is affectionately known, is a tenacious entrepreneur who left her comfortable UN job in New York to start Enda Sportswear. Africa's first running shoe company - Proudly made in Kenya.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has shaken the ecosystem of African entrepreneurship and created supply and demand shockwaves in economies across the world. Entrepreneurs hoping for a post-Covid-19 future must act decisively and seek solutions that will allow their businesses to not only survive but to thrive. With its inherent unpredictability, Covid-19 presents unique challenges for African entrepreneurs
Read MoreIs South Africa or Africa in general appreciative of designer furniture? My answer is yes. Times are changing so fast. We do have lot customers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Europe.
Read MoreFor the CEO of Adepa shoes, Charis Debrah ,the fashion landscape looks bright. Adepa shoes are making their way all over the world through his diverse clientele. A graduate from the University of Ghana with a bachelor’s degree in Political science with professional certifications in project management and digital marketing to boot, it might seem odd that he went into shoe design…
Read MoreIf you want to sell out an event in Kenya you need to talk to Mookh. Events like Thrift social, blankets & Wine and many others have already leveraged on this. Want to sell products but only have a Facebook page? Just create an online store on Mookh then embed it with your Facebook page, easy-peasy!
Read Morethe event brings together entrepreneurs, experts, venture capital investment funds, incubator, thought leaders and policy makers.
Read MoreWe are pleased to name Aliume Damala Badara Thiam, popularly known as AKON as TAP Magazine ‘African of the Year’ 2017.
Read MoreSince discovering, in her late teens, her creative flair and entrepreneurial spirit, Rionge has continued to forge for herself a path that has seen her rise to prominence as a business owner and consultant in the field of Information Technology, among others
Read MoreOnly we will develop Africa and the world should rethink how to engage with and intervene in Africa. If despite the sum of $500 billion spent in the past 10 years, we still remain perpetually dependent and the poverty reduction needle has not been moved significantly.
Read MoreThere is no better time to start than now, the opportunities and benefits that come with creating a strong start-up ecosystem in Africa and abroad are endless.
Read MoreNjeri Rionge, one of Africa's most prominent serial entrepreneurs was on the 18th of May invited by the government of Ontario as a keynote speaker at a celebration event recognizing the 45th Anniversary of the African Union and the contributions made by African diaspora to the province of Ontario and Canada over the past 400 plus years
Read MoreIf you’re looking into the future, and have nursed a few thoughts about joining the agribusiness revolution on the African continent, this article will serve as a great introduction.
Read MoreThe growth, potential and complexity of African economies is undeniable. On January 27th and January 28th, 2017 speakers from Angola, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Ghana and beyond will be convening for the Desautels African Business Initiative (DABI) Conference in Montreal.
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