Kenim Obaigbena stands as an innovative force in media, wielding a diverse skill set as a Filmmaker, Broadcast Journalist, Content Marketer, and Business Strategist. With over two decades of experience and training from Harvard Business School and Tufts University, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table. As the founder of OVG, a multimedia platform dedicated to unifying and empowering the global Black community, Kenim showcases her unwavering commitment to equality and equity through various documentaries, films, events, and digital products, including an SVOD streaming platform and online courses. Additionally, her consulting company, Auto-Create, is at the forefront of AI technology, pioneering business solutions for clients worldwide.

More about Kenim – https://www.kenimobaigbena.com

REFERENCES

1. Book: How Europe Underdeveloped Africa – https://www.amazon.com/Europe-Underdeveloped-Africa-Walter-Rodney/dp/1788731182

2. Documentary: Why Nigeria doesn’t work – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DncO43vB1U

3. Documentary: The Great Divide – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0VQx3VqKDM

4. OVG’s UNGA Event on Pan African Empowerment clip on ownership – https://youtu.be/PfJmfSL3qw8

5. Full Event –  https://www.youtube.com/live/DQKg23iEOIU?si=pVCXfmqPMIBNTsKd

6. Amazon Decides to Defund Nigerian Cinema – https://youtu.be/9BZAbR-e8lQ?si=3_HVLWY0IJFsZBGc

7. Hip-hop Has Declined – https://youtu.be/qT4aVKM8z_k?si=mfdtOML0riiBKVfF

Kenim O delves into the seismic impact of Universal Music Group’s (UMG) $125 million acquisition of Mavin Records, a move that reverberates throughout Africa’s economic and cultural landscape. From the initial excitement surrounding the deal to the underlying threats it poses, each timestamp unveils a multifaceted narrative. We confront the stark reality of Africa’s lack of ownership in media and the detrimental effects of relinquishing control over cultural narratives. Through discussions on the suppression of African richness in Western media and the potential stifling of creativity, the video paints a vivid picture of the risks at hand. Moreover, it shines a light on the broader implications of UMG’s acquisition, from the manipulation of music industry agendas to the erosion of autonomy. As corruption and currency devaluation further complicate the economic outlook, the Kenim O concludes with a poignant reflection on missed opportunities and the urgent need for African self-determination in the face of external influence.

0:00 – Mavin Acquired by UMG

6:40 – We Must Know Our History

8:54 – When is it Good to Sell Your Company?

12:37 – What You Own You Control

17:11 – Why African’s Must Own Our Narrative

24:20 – Africans Should Own Pan Africanism

29:15 – How the west plans to destroy Africa’s Youth

31:30 – UMG’s Killer Acquisition could stifle African’s Creative Economy

38:01 – How the West is defunding Blackness

41:52 – How the West May Force an Afrobeats Decline

43:50 – UMG’s power play is a Threat To African Autonomy.

48:29 – Corruption is a global phenomenon

50:17 – Currency devaluation is an opportunity for Africa’s economic rebirth.

54:27 – How to get investment/loans for your business

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