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Beyond Wood: The Evolution of Bôhten
The global eyewear market generates well over $150 billion annually. When Nana Boateng Osei launched Bôhten, he wasn’t trying to build another fashion brand.…
Ward Holdings: Turning African Commodities Into Global Consumer Brands
Africa produces approximately 60% of the world’s raw cashews, yet much of the value created through processing, branding, packaging, and distribution is captured elsewhere…
How the McKissack Family Sustained a Construction Firm Across Five Generations
By Tony O. Lawson The McKissack family’s involvement in American construction predates the Civil War by several decades. Their documented history in the building…
How Haiti Turned a World Cup Qualification Into a Global Brand Moment
By Tony O. Lawson In November 2025, Haiti qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years. No major sponsor…
MAX Raises $8M to Expand Electric Mobility Infrastructure Across Africa
Nigeria-based mobility platform Metro Africa Xpress Inc, better known as MAX, has secured $8 million in debt financing from Netherlands-based impact investment manager Triple…
How Harris & Ford Built a $400M Global Supply Chain Business
By Tony O. Lawson Harris & Ford built a $400 million supply chain and ingredient distribution business operating across food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, industrial manufacturing,…