The Power of Purpose, Hope, and Philanthropy

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Sometimes we worry about the next generation. Are they up to the task? Will they lead and inspire? Most of us have heard something similar from our elders! A few years ago, I met a young man. He was humble and very sharp. He introduced himself as Rabiu Olowo.  I was very impressed by his […]

Africa and Tech Innovation on the Global Stage

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We know technology is transforming our world – we know that the transformation is getting ever faster.  Where is Africa? In the conversation or left outside?  Young Africans are digitally native, entrepreneurial, and hungry to build. What we need are more opportunities for partnership, more belief in our potential, and platforms to amplify our voices. […]

Remarks – Launch of United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited

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Good evening Distinguished Guests, It is a great honour to be here, in beautiful Abidjan this evening, celebrating this significant milestone—the launch of United Capital’s West African office. It is an honour – and a pleasure – to be in front of so many “amis ivoriens” “Ivorian friends”. Côte d’Ivoire has provided us with a […]

Banking for Prosperity: Africa – the Growth Story the World Cannot Ignore

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From Dubai to Paris, and now Doha, I have brought Africa’s voice to some of the world’s most influential stages, championing a message I hold dear: Africapitalism.   At the Qatar Economic Forum, I spoke on the future of banking and finance. Representing the United Bank for Africa (UBA), and the wider Heirs Holdings Group, I […]

Building a More Inclusive Global Economy: Reflections from Paris

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This week, I joined global leaders in Paris to support a cause that is very dear to me: inclusive prosperity for all.  At the invitation of my good friend, Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, I participated in the 2025 Steering Committee Meeting of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, and a dinner hosted in my honour […]

From Dubai to Paris and Qatar: A Week of Africapitalism

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Africapitalism can be the foundation for Africa’s economic transformation. Since 2010, we have built a track record, established a philosophy, won over doubters. Looking back at all we have achieved, our impact, our legacy, we can be proud, but we also know there is much more to be done. We invest, not for profit alone, […]

Gabon: A National Honour & Recognition of Impact

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It was an honor today to receive the award of Commandeur dans l’ordre national du mérite gabonais (Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit) from President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic. The recognition was not just personal, it is a testament to the impact of Heirs Holdings – what we call the […]

A Promise Kept: Celebrating the Launch of Avon Medical’s New Facility

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Today, we mark a significant milestone, not just for Heirs Holdings, and not just for Avon Medical, but for the continent we are committed to transforming. We unveiled Avon Medical’s newest 25-bed state-of-the-art facility, and with it, we sent a clear message: we are improving healthcare in Africa. As I stood beside my wife, Dr. […]