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#RootedandRising @ThebeIkalafeng #Booklaunch
"Why do we want to minimize ourselves? Often is because we lack self-confidence and appreciation that we are enough "
Walk your path and you will find the path meant for you - Thebe Ikalafeng
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In the digital world, authenticity is important, as we must align our digital and physical identities #RootedandRising @ThebeIkalafeng ##Booklaunch
You were incredible. Authoritative, constructive and inspirational. your opening remarks were the highlight of the launch. Thank YOU.
Tonight I have the joy of delivering opening remarks at @ThebeIkalafeng's book launch, and I couldn’t be prouder.
His storytelling is truth, legacy and beauty combined. So proud of this incredible milestone!
#Leadership #NozizweMulela
I facilitated a conversation between two remarkable leaders of the two most important brands and businesses in Africa, that I really admire, the group chief executives of @MTNGroup and @StandardBankZA Ralph Mupita and Sim Tshabalala for the latest latest episode of The MTN Y’ello Chair. Fascinating how Ralph and Sim reflected on the power of staying anchored in organisational values—even when the stakes are high and the world is wide, wild, and wonderfully unpredictable.
One of my favourite parts of the over 60 minutes conversation was learning about their adventures and playlists.
This for me, is really a masterclass on running successful businesses across the African continent.
Watch the full episode on YouTube: lnkd.in/dPs-jPcu
Listen on Spotify: lnkd.in/dUFe8-fHmtn.com/vodc…
I was honoured to be with you and your team. Thank YOU PS. Til next time let's continue to build a better Kenya and ultimately, a better Africa together.
Attended a profound knowledge session with a select Team from @ForeignOfficeKE on Public communication.
We reflected deeply on what it means to communicate Kenya’s foreign policy with clarity, unity, and courage. To think wider about how we deliver for the Kenyan people, and to act with an awareness of the crises, opportunities, and shifting tides of our geopolitical moment.
Grateful to my friend, PR Guru, @GinaDinKariuki for curating this encounter and to my new brother and Africa’s Master Brand Builder @ThebeIkalafeng for challenging us to see our work not just as service, but as stewardship of Kenya’s story, its dignity, and its place in the world.
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Thebe Ikalafeng,@ThebeIkalafeng Founder and Chairman for Brand Africa has launched of Zimbabwe's Best Brands today at #IdeasFestival2025, and in a conducted survey these are the most admired brands in Africa according to generations #IF2025
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In Zimbabwe, recent scientific research shows that @econetzimbabwe is the most admired brand, followed by @DeltaCorpZim and @pro_brands #IdeasFestival2025 #IF2025
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Celebrating 130 years of marketing excellence, we proudly showcased our commitment to creativity and innovation at The Loeries. Through our interactive SAB stand and thought-provoking masterclasses, we engaged guests in bold, purpose-led conversations.
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Everyone has a plan for Africa, but Africa doesn’t have a plan for itself.
Kenya’s history will be incomplete without Raila Odinga. He picked up the baton from his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya’s first Vice President and a founding father who championed freedom, justice, and equality. Like him, Raila suffered for a better and more democratic Kenya, enduring detention and disappointment yet never abandoning the dream of a freer nation.
His imprint is indelibly woven into the post-colonial constitution that emerged from the ashes of the 2007–08 crisis. He sought the presidency five times, but never let the absence of office stop him from serving his people. Flawed, like all of us, but driven by conviction, courage, and good intentions.
That’s the Raila I know personally and by reputation. That's the Raila Kenya and Africa is indebted to and will sorely miss. As President @williamsamoeiruto described him: "A beacon of courage, tower of principle and the father of the nation."
Rest in peace, Mzee Raila Amolo Odinga.
Address to the Nation, Nairobi x.com/i/broadcasts/1MnxnPzQz…
South Africa (#28) and Egypt (#32) are only two African countries among Top 50 Most Powerful countries in the world. If we realized and leveraged our contributions to the world as a continent, we'd naturally dominate this list. That's why Jacque Chirac is repudiated for hVe said, "Without Africa, France will be a third-world country."
Everytime we build great brands we sell them off, instead of building the continent's industrial base and competitive capacity. Meanwhile only 18% of the brands Africans admire made in Africa. dailyinvestor.com/business/1…
South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and Namibia representing Africa well among the Top 40 most beautiful countries in the world. But in truth, the beauty of Africa is our people; and there we are unmatched.
Thebe Ikalafeng : Un leader visionnaire du branding Africain.
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"How Thebe Ikalafeng reimagined the African continent through a striking provocative painting,"
by Bonginkosi Tiwane
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"The question, then, is not whether reform is necessary, but whether we still possess the moral courage to reclaim the state from those who perfected its decay," Prof Joseph Sekhampu - director of the North-West University Business School.
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I spend so much time on flights; and where I have a choice I always fly African airlines. None made the list. As we reclaim the African economy and break borders, I hope the one thing we do as well is reclaim the skies as well.
✈️ The world’s best airline companies
Based on 2022 revenue
1.🇺🇸 Delta Airlines — $54B
2.🇺🇸 American Airlines — $52B
3.🇺🇸 United Airlines — $49B
4.🇩🇪 Lufthansa — $36B
5.🇫🇷🇳🇱 Air France–KLM — $30B
6.🇺🇸 Southwest Airlines — $26B
7.🇬🇧 IAG (owns BA, Aer Lingus, Iberia & more) — $24B
8.🇨🇳 China Southern Airlines — $14B
9.🇨🇦 Air Canada — $14B
10.🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines — $14B
Based on 2023 Skytrax Awards
1.🇸🇬 Singapore Airlines
2.🇶🇦 Qatar Airways
3.🇯🇵 All Nippon Airways
4.🇦🇪 Emirates
5.🇯🇵 Japan Airlines
6.🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines
7.🇫🇷 Air France
8.🇭🇰 Cathay Pacific
9.🇹🇼 EVA Air
10.🇰🇷 Korean Air
Based on fleet size
1.🇺🇸 American Airlines — 956
2.🇺🇸 Delta — 879
3.🇺🇸 United Airlines — 765
4.🇺🇸 Southwest Airlines — 749
5.🇨🇳 China Southern — 597
6.🇨🇳 China Eastern — 525
7.🇮🇪 Ryanair — 439
8.🇨🇳 Air China — 418
9.🇹🇷 Turkish Airlines — 350
10.🇩🇪 Lufthansa — 338
Based on safety
1.🇦🇺 Qantas
2.🇳🇿 Air New Zealand
3.🇦🇪 Etihad Airways
4.🇶🇦 Qatar Airways
5.🇸🇬 Singapore Airlines
6.🇵🇹 TAP Air Portugal
7.🇦🇪 Emirates
8.🇺🇸 Alaska Airlines
9.🇹🇼 EVA Air
10.🇬🇧 Virgin Atlantic
Sources: Companies Market Cap, Skytrax 2023, Airport Codes, Forbes
The Africa-Reunion. A landmark art initiative to reclaim Africa's agency on its own terms. timeslive.co.za/sunday-times…