CNN International Commercial and Dangote Industries Limited have entered a multi-year global partnership aimed at showcasing African businesses and the continent’s growing influence in the global economy.
A major part of the partnership is Dangote’s sponsorship of “Africa Inc.,” a new half-hour programme on CNN International hosted by Adefemi Akinsanya.
The programme will spotlight African companies competing internationally across sectors including technology, hospitality, manufacturing and entertainment.
“Africa Inc.” is scheduled to premiere on August 29, with four additional episodes planned through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. Special segments will also air every two months, supported by digital and social media content.
The partnership will also feature an “Africa First” branded content series focusing on energy independence, industrialisation and Africa’s broader economic transformation.
Content from the campaign will run across CNN International, CNN’s digital platforms and CNN Arabic, while Dangote will also sponsor three editions of CNN’s Global Perspectives events over the next 12 months.
Dangote Industries says the partnership forms part of its global brand positioning strategy and will provide a platform to showcase its Vision 2030 economic blueprint and industrialisation drive.







