AS+A signs artistes from Nigeria, Ghana

Award-winning Nigerian actress, Nse Ikpe-Etim; award-winning Nigerian director and producer, Tope Oshin; multiple award-winning Nigerian actor, OC Ukeje; and popular television presenter and actress, Joselyn Dumas from Ghana are the latest addition to African Speakers and Artistes (AS+A).
It comes on the heels of the East Africa’s leading speaker bureau announcing that it is expanding into Nigeria and Ghana, as it builds its portfolio of West African speakers and artistes for the international market.
Headquartered in Nairobi, and with an office in London, AS+A already represents senior business leaders, artistes and media personalities from across Africa. The newest additions to AS+A’s talent roster are household names in Nigeria and Ghana.
Drawing from a wide range of sectors, from successful musicians to celebrity TV chefs and tech entrepreneurs, other notable names on its East Africa roster include Erik Hersman, technologist and founder of Ushahidi, iHub and BRCK; Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, founder and CEO of SoleRebels Footwear. There is also Dr. Paula Kahumbu, CEO of Wildlife Direct; Kiran Jethwa, TV celebrity chef, and popular afro-pop music group, Sauti Sol.
“We have been building our base from East Africa, where we already represent a host of exceptional, and world-class business leaders and artistes, but our plan is to sign African talent from all over the continent as we grow, and we believe that the talent within Nigeria can be better represented on the world stage,” said George Issaias, founder and CEO, on the new signings.
He said further that Nigeria’s speakers and artistes bring their own perspective and insights to international audiences.
“Our job at AS+A is to connect that talent to global brands, and to bring them world-wide exposure through international events and campaigns. We want our African performers, successful entrepreneurs and creative visionaries to get their share of voice and the international recognition they merit,” he said.
“I’m quite happy to say I’m looking forward to the dynamic opportunities and liaisons to be enjoyed on this platform. Even better would be the mutual benefits that linger. A place called ‘forward’,” said Ukeje.
Launched in June 2015, AS+A represents some of East Africa’s best known business people and artistes. Demand for African voices is growing exponentially. Universal themes have emerged which AS+A addresses from its roster of inspirational speakers and performers. Chief among these are creativity and innovation, future and technology, leadership and diversity environment, conservation and development.