Why More People Are Looking Forward To Africa Breakfast Conversations At UNGA

As world leaders converge in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), conversations around Africa’s role in shaping global development are taking centre stage.

One event drawing increasing anticipation is the Africa Breakfast Conversations (ABC), convened by BlackHouse Media (BHM), Allison Worldwide, and The King’s Trust Group.

The second edition holds on September 26 at the World Trade Center.

Designed as a high-level forum, ABC reflects the broader aims of UNGA 80 by spotlighting innovation, investment, and partnerships as tools to accelerate progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This year’s theme, “African Innovation: Building Together for Sustainable Development,” underscores the focus on leveraging Africa’s demographic strengths, entrepreneurial energy, and cross-sector collaboration to tackle shared global challenges.

At the heart of the programme is an exclusive fireside chat with Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of Access Bank and CEO of Coronation Group.

He will lead a deep dive into Africa’s investment landscape, exploring how global capital can be better channelled to African entrepreneurs and how the continent’s youth population can become a powerful investment engine.

His session resonates with UNGA’s emphasis on economic growth, sustainable financing, and equitable opportunities.

Beyond investments, the programme places youth at the centre of Africa’s development story. The Generation Potential panel will explore how nutrition, education, and skills development can unlock Africa’s future. Wawira Njiru of Food4Education, Geoffrey Kasangaki of Asante Africa Foundation, Abeiku Greene of Junior Achievement Ghana, and Ben Ovio of ENDIP International will share strategies for empowering millions of young Africans to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Their focus on human capital development directly aligns with UNGA’s agenda on health, education, and inequality.

Technology and creativity are also on the agenda. A second panel will examine Africa’s growing role in shaping global conversations around media, AI, and finance. Iyin Aboyeji, Ayeni Adekunle, Kayode Akintemi, DJ Cuppy, and Oxford’s Sonny Iroshe will explore how African-led innovation is influencing industries beyond the continent.

This mirrors UNGA’s objectives of harnessing technology and partnerships to address development challenges.

Another highlight will be the launch of the Africa Business Cultural Intelligence Report, offering actionable insights into markets such as Ghana, Rwanda, Egypt, Angola, and Côte d’Ivoire. By presenting data-driven guidance for global and pan-African businesses, the report supports UNGA’s goals of inclusive growth and sustainable trade.

Since its debut in 2024, Africa Breakfast Conversations — a collaboration between BHM, Allison Worldwide, and The King’s Trust Group — has grown into a platform where African innovators, development leaders, and global investors meet to spark bold ideas and long-term partnerships.

At UNGA 80, it is expected to do more than showcase Africa’s potential — it will demonstrate how Africa’s solutions can contribute to the world’s shared future.