Martin Siele

3 days ago | semafor.com | Martin Siele

Kenya’s government has deployed an elaborate communications strategy in a bid to control the narrative around its latest finance bill, the annual tax plan that last year triggered deadly nationwide protests and calls for the president’s resignation. The government, which blames misinformation for last year’s widespread demonstrations, is banking on the approach to avoid a similar scenario this year, two sources in the administration told Semafor.

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Martin Siele

The NewsKenya’s government has deployed an elaborate communications strategy in a bid to control the narrative around its latest finance bill, the annual tax plan that last year triggered deadly nationwide protests and calls for the president’s resignation. The government, which blames misinformation for last year’s widespread demonstrations, is banking on the approach to avoid a similar scenario this year, two sources in the administration told Semafor.

1 month ago | semafor.com | Martin Siele

Leading Nigerian record label Mavin is trying to unlock Africa’s music-touring potential by developing regional performance circuits and breaking into a global market dominated by Western nations. The global rise in popularity of African music in recent years has seen successful homegrown artists gross tens of millions of dollars in touring revenues — mostly in markets outside the continent, particularly in North America and Europe.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Martin Siele

Leading Nigerian record label Mavin is trying to unlock Africa’s music-touring potential by developing regional performance circuits and breaking into a global market dominated by Western nations. The global rise in popularity of African music in recent years has seen successful homegrown artists gross tens of millions of dollars in touring revenues — mostly in markets outside the continent, particularly in North America and Europe.

1 month ago | semafor.com | Martin Siele

African basketball organizations are actively seeking financial backers in preparation for a franchise bidding process in the Basketball Africa League, Semafor has learned. The NBA-owned league aims to award an initial set of franchises by year end, according to investors and executives who spoke to Semafor on condition of anonymity as they are not authorized to discuss the plans.