CEO of AfroFuture on Doing Business in Ghana, Court Battle with Coachella, & African Opportunities
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2023
- In this episode, we spoke with Abdul Abdullah, the founder of AfroFuture formerly known as Afrochella. He spoke about creating Ghana's largest music festival, his experience growing up in Ghana, how he brought $100 million in tourism dollars to the country, how to successfully pitch corporate sponsors, and more.
He also spoke about the legal fight with Coachella that caused the festival to change its name, business opportunities in Ghana, pitfalls in booking artists, Afro beats, branding, and more. #ghana #afrofuture #africa
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One thing I *love* about the Afrofuture festival is that you see so *many* black people from *all* over the world going to ghana to celebrate. When you go, you'll see Carribeans, Blk Americans, Ghanaians, Blk people from Europe, Blk ppl from Canada, and other Africans from other parts of Africa visiting. The experience is so freakin *dope* around December time in Ghana. I just *love* seeing *all* of us come together for December time. ❤❤❤
Exactly, it's a beautiful experience seeing blk folks from other parts of the world come together
United States of the Diaspora Africa 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
The festival is dope . I have been rocking every year .👌
Any chance of staging Soul to Soul 2. It will be 52 years on 6/3/2024 since the last Soul To Soul was staged in Ghana. Please give it a thought
Bring back Soul To Soul festival to Ghana 🇬🇭
I'm in Ghana now, trying to get my resident status. I might swing through the next Afrofuture event.
Ghana is the hotspot now. Ghana has taken over the travel vlogs. YYall gotta be here to experience it yourself. Heard Beyonce gon be here this December. Can't wait
Ghana to the world. 🔥🔥🔥Big ups Abdul. Africa appreciates you.
Biggest Festival in Ghana, I am one of dem people who got hired by Afrochella, salute to them ✊🏿
I will be spending my December in Ghana, I love the country soo much ❤️
can i be your tour guide
Thank you
Went to Afrochella in 2019 and again in 2022. One of the best festivals in the world and is definitely for the culture! A little more organization would go a long way but really looking forward to AfroFuture.
The happiness of many people on the continent despite their struggles is real. Kenya is no different. Keep doing your thing we're all rooting for you
Peace and blessings from Somalia ❤ and East Africa 🌍 Black is beautiful.. and we have so much Potential 🎉
I can't wait to be in Ghana for afrofutre for my 3rd time
Abdul is a true *visionary* Iwish him nothing but the best he's a smart brotha. I hope continues to gain *more* success in the future with Afrofuture (Afrochella) and gain more success with other projects that he is working on outside of Afrofuture. He's a smart brotha. I wish him nothing but the best. 💯💯
Ghana 🇬🇭 to dah world 🌎 yoh
When he was telling the story of the Chinese guys that said that they were moving to Ghana and the friend of Ghanaian descent being confused, It made me think, every other group knows the power of Black people apart from Black people.
Shout out to the organisers of afrofuture n other event organisers during December in Ghana . I love the events when I was in Ghana, last year was a blast looking forward to this year 🙌 💖
It is really beautiful to see us coming together to have a good time. But, I hope we will harness this energy to vastly improve our economic circumstances. And to, at least, reduce the exploitation of our natural and human resources by others.
Big big inspiration as a young Ghanaian creative myself. Ghana to the bloodklat world 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 🇬🇭. When I grow up I wanna be like Abdul
Beautiful interview, very proud of what you, Kenny & your crew have accomplished.
EYL welcome to Ghana ...
Love this. I really want to invest in Africa as part of the diaspora. I will do it this year!
Good luck! 💖
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I’m preparing a travel document for a trip to Panafest in July, I have 30 people going. This interview is right on time.
Hi
God is doing great things in Ghana Ghana will be great
From the BX TO EYL‼️‼️‼️ 🔥🔥🔥 ABDULLAH
I wish my people from my country would think like the Africans do like the part where he says African parents. Let their kids go home before they get too grown that's a plus for me. 🤔🤔
Abdul is a smart man and an effective leader.
The most important thing is he admits to problems along the way. Realistic storylines are important. Nothing is easy.
He is so knowledgeable and brilliant at honing in on opportunities to grow business relationships. His life story before this point shows how people who leaving the continent and come back can use their knowledge and experience to grow their countries and create opportunities for their people.
I really need to visit ghana 😌😌
wow madina boy or kabeshi and Nima you are really amazing all this bad areas in Accra
I really enjoyed this interview ❤😊
This is *amazing* I really, really want to go to Afrofuture (Afrochella), so freaking *badly,* they do it every year in Ghana, and I *always* miss it 😂😂
Which country are you from?
@@palesamogorosi8939 the U.S. and why do you care??
@@abby-a I was just curious. I think your response is a tad rude.
Start saving your money NOW
@@palesamogorosi8939 the lady is correct in asking for the reason for your question. To point out she was a ‘tad’ rude, reveals some kind of hostility in the first place.
Stalking the page to watch this episode. Shout out to Ghana 🇬🇭. We were most definitely not getting on the 22 bus with the those Kennedy boys. “Clinic research fails, you write a paper about it”…start over and over again.
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The most important thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be how to invest in different sources of income that doesn't depend on the government. Especially with the current economic crisis around the world 🌍. This is still a good time to invest in various stocks gold, silver and digital currencies
Even with the current dip in the market I'm still glad I can smile 😊 back at my portfolio of $19750 built from my weekly trading with Mrs Olivia.
I invest with Mrs Olivia Harlow, I make about 50,000USD every month
I will leave her number just below this comment
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I’m going to be on that stage one day. Let’s go!
I've been watching EYL since the pandemic, and I must say it felt dope to see a Ghanaian success story today. Also just found out you guys will end your tour in Ghana, I definitely can't miss that.
Have they announced when
@@mskimjackson1 I don't think so
Love it 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations Abdul!!
Incredible!
🤗 I Know Exactly WhAir "MADINA" And "N. KANESHIE" Is.....That's What'Zup!!! ✊🏿
I Will Definitely Be Joining #EYL At The Conference When Yall Come Down Later This Year. 🙌🏿
And Definitely Looking Forward To Participating In This Year's #AFROFUTURE 🤜🏿 🇬🇭 🤛🏿
Very inspirational interview!
Man you kats are off the chain. Y'all are New wall street and have torn down the old wall on wall street. Your business model is blessed and ground breaking. The accolades can go on and on. The biggest take away is, Success is a Result, and I can only imagine what y'all's results will be. I truly believe y'all will have inspired a super high level of business awareness and acumen in the African American community. I pray 🤲🏽 for complete success and complete awareness for our community because of this wonderful platform. Thanks for your sacrifice and work that's bringing together past and present.
I love the idea of AfroFuture chartering flights. Delta absolutely is taking advantage of the desire to return to Africa. And many other airlines are falling short and not offering direct flights.
I also feel like we need more black owned hotels in Accra. I love the Kempinski but we need to make sure that the money spent in Ghana actually continued to circulate throughout Black communities.
Abdul is super dope! From the BX AND he went to SU 👏👏👏
Until I saw the video I thought you were referring to HBCU Southern University, salute to Syracuse though lol & salute to this brother and his team.
They have change the entertainment industry
Yes to the community mindset and supporting local partners - cooperativism and collectivism 💛
I love Afrofuture, I went there last year it was blast 💓 💖
When is the next Ghanaian future event? Let’s build up the diaspora, fasho 🫡
December every year. You better buy your ticket now if you want to cos it skyrockets every year getting to december
Ghana is a great country where you need to have a vacation at. And visit and explore the tourist site
I *can't* wait for December to get here 🔥🔥🔥
😊😊😊
What a knowledgeable and thoughtful conversation. Kudos to you all
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Love it Mane
Thank You
Great interview 👏👏👏👏
🙏🏿 Abdul Abdullah, Medaase......Paaaaaa Paaa Pa! 🤜🏿👑🤛🏿
Very good interview very detailed. The more diasporas to the continent occasionally the better . More jobs and opportunities for the youth
A true brother from MADINA ZONGO to the world
Great interview you guys!!! ❤😊
This was gr8 watch🤙🏿
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I'm proud of you bro, it tell me that, if the politicians are giving chance to these our young guys and ladies we can do some thing for the our country Ghana and africa .
I’ve seen a lot of Chinese neighbors in Kumasi. It is lovely
I’m going this year! (Manifesting)
Nice 😮
Nice🚀🚀
Very insightful! I’d say put some water on the table.
Interesting guy
The black star square
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This is why we need to stop the no sense we do it to ourselves
🇬🇭 🇬🇭 👐🏾
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Good video when is the next festival or major event in Ghana and where would it be held thank you 🙌🏿
I *can't* wait for December to get here it is on! 🔥🔥😂😂
BX STAND UP!!! DIASPORA STAND UP!!!!
OUR DAY IS THE BOMB 💣 😂😂😂
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💐💐
Truly, this woman has taught me so much over the years, I now fully understand the economy, I wish they taught me this in college. You've helped my family With your advice, imagine investing $1000 and receiving $7,350 in 3days! Thanks Amber Harris.
Exactly, I just started with Ms Amber and with just $500 l've already gotten up to $3,220 from her company in just 3 days with her, her strategy is really mind blowing
Starting off a good investment is what everyone should go for now. I started with Amber Harris and have earned over $16,000 profits.
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Amber Harris
Lol did i miss it orr... why didn't he mention that his co-founders father is a politician 😊... im sure that helped as well networks
WHAAAA???? the Galleria Mall closed. that's kind of sad in so many unspoken ways.
I notice that there is a lot of focus on Ghana. Africa is a huge continent with a lot of countries. There really needs to be a push by the other African countries to bring people back home. Africa has the resources and land while black America is a multi trillion dollar group....I see a perfect marriage here!
But first Africa must stabilize its infrastructure........roads, healthcare, electricity, water etc. If people leave America they should be able to let go of their US citizenship and never need to return unless they are just visiting friends and family.
Very intelligent Woman. Proud of you.
Am a Ghanaian living in Germany now.
How can I reach out to you?
Have you thought about getting Korra Obidi a African singer.
I still call it Afrochella. I didn't know about the name change.
Abdul, is there a travel agency handling the accommodations?
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Damn RIP to the Galleria smh
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The whole convo is full of great minds. Hey Abdul, I think Drake will be massively interested in the next Afrochella, let's make it happen!!
GHANA WAS A BRITISH COLONY AND SO WAS VIRGINIA. JAMES TOWN WAS NAMED AFTER KING JAMES WHO WAS A BRITISH MONARCH HENCE THE NAME.
Bruh, he said he used to be scared to go to Brooklyn when he's from the Bronx. Yet, the Bronx is the worst borough in the NYC metro area. It has the highest crime rate and it's the most inpoverished. 💀💀💀
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Is it not called Afrofest today?
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Kwesi Artur hasnt won bet award what are you saying ??
I want to be part of the foundation
You should change the name to” Afro charlé” as in charley, a Ghana thing
It’s an Africa thing
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Jollof is literally in Senegal, ask ya boi Abdula. Undisputed best Jollof rice is in the country of origin ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Nigerians and Ghanaians have appropriated it lmao 😂😂😂😂. I need to try the Senegalese one - the original.
@@palesamogorosi8939Naija/ Ghana all day. The love is deep.
I heard the the AA are joining the Jollof rice competition.
Ghana and Nigeria made jollof popular due to our competitive way. My true love.
I can't wait to try the Wolof Jollof 😋
Love the idea of African businesses but until some talks army ,navy and air force protection the corporations there I can’t see it on a global level
Y'all got this video playing already with the NaCA title
The transition from Afrochella to Afrofuture was not the right idea. You just don't change a Brand name like that especially when its a new Brand.
So becuz of u mtf‘s ghana 🇬🇭 think now the are Dubai 🤣 the cost of leaving now is Insane 😂😂
Get the
French speaking countries involved because of the dancing they will bring to the Fan to the party ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤😂.