Cinema Nights Profiles Edition 1 | African Month Special 1. Lupita Nyong’o Actor | Producer | Storyteller Born in Mexico to Kenyan parents and raised in Nairobi, Lupita Nyong’o brought African resilience to the global stage with her Oscar-winning role as Patsey in 12 Years a Slave, 2013. Her portrayal captured the raw endurance and dignity of enslaved Africans — a story rooted in our continent’s history, even as it unfolded abroad. For African Month, Lupita reminds us why reclaiming and telling our stories matters. Why she matters: She opened doors for African talent in Hollywood while staying deeply connected to her Kenyan roots. Watch: 12 Years a Slave, Black Panther, Us 2. Idris Elba Actor | Director | Musician British-Sierra Leonean Idris Elba stepped into the shoes of Nelson Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, 2013, delivering a performance that honored Madiba’s patience, strength, and vision for a united South Africa. Elba consistently uses his platform to spotlight African and diaspora stories, from Beasts of No Nation to producing African music and film projects. Why he matters: He embodies the global African voice — bridging continents through craft and advocacy. Watch: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, Beasts of No Nation, Luther Join us this Friday on Cinema Nights as we dive deeper into their work and what it means for African storytelling today. Find more behind the scenes of the stars on http://Glotv.home.vimeo #CinemaNightsProfiles #AfricanMonth #AfricanStorytelling

Africa’s Torchbearers: Voices & Legacies _Africa Day 2026 Special_ Founding Fathers of the African Union The architects of African unity: Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Haile Selassie, and others who founded the OAU in 1963. Their push for solidarity and self-determination laid the foundation for the AU today. Leaders & Activists Nelson Mandela – South Africa. Statesman and symbol of reconciliation whose voice reshaped Africa’s political conscience. Wangari Maathai – Kenya. Nobel laureate and environmentalist who linked ecology, democracy, and women’s empowerment through the Green Belt Movement. Writers Chinua Achebe– Father of modern African literature. _Things Fall Apart_ redefined how Africa tells its own story. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o – Kenyan novelist and thinker who centered African languages and decolonization in literature. Charles Mungoshi– Master of Shona prose and poetry, capturing Zimbabwe’s landscapes and spirit. Tsitsi Dangarembga – Zimbabwean novelist and filmmaker who put African women’s voices on the global stage. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – Nigerian author shaping global conversations on identity, feminism, and culture. Musicians Oliver Mtukudzi – Zimbabwe’s Tuku. His music spoke truth, unity, and everyday life in Shona and Ndebele. Salif Keita – Mali’s Golden Voice, blending Mande traditions with global sounds. Yvonne Chaka Chaka– South Africa’s Princess of Africa, using music for health and social advocacy. Angeline Kadjo – Ivorian gospel and Afro-traditional artist merging faith with cultural rhythm. From founding a continent to writing its stories, leading its people, and singing its soul — these are Africa’s Torchbearers. #AfricasTorchbearers #VoicesAndLegacies #AfricaDay2026

Wednesday GloSpotlight: 4 Zimbabwean Sommeliers Who Took on the World Blind Today we’re spotlighting one moment that changed everything: _Blind Ambition_. Tinashe Nyamudoka, Joseph T Dhafana, Pardon Taguzu, and Marlvin Gwese came together as a team with no funding, no industry backing, and a goal that sounded crazy — compete at the World Blind Wine Tasting Championships in France. They trained in Harare, blind tasting with what they had, and crowdfunded their way to the global stage. They walked into a room of the world’s best sommeliers and held their own. That moment put Zimbabwean wine on the map and proved our palates belong anywhere. Here’s who they are individually: *1. Tinashe Nyamudoka – Kumusha Wines* Sommelier turned founder. His brand Kumusha is built on African identity, premium blends, and telling Zimbabwean stories through every bottle. *2. Joseph T Dhafana – Mosi Wines & Spirits* First black African to win Best Sommelier in South Africa. He brought that expertise home to create Mosi — bold, rooted, and internationally recognized. *3. Pardon Taguzu – Madzimbahwe* Educator and blender. Pardon created Madzimbahwe to make wine relatable to African palates, using local fruit and flavors we actually grew up with. *4. Marlvin Gwese – Mukanya Wines* Storyteller and hospitality pro. Mukanya celebrates Zimbabwean culture, with every label and sip rooted in heritage. One team. Four brands. One message: Zimbabwean excellence doesn’t wait for permission. Watch _Blind Ambition_DocuFilm on Amazon Prime Video. Drop a 🍷 if you’re inspired. #GloSpotlight #BlindAmbition #KumushaWines #MosiWines #Madzimbahwe #MukanyaWines #ZimbabweanWines

We’d love to hear from you. As allWomen.africa builds a new, compliant and women-led trade network between South Africa and Zimbabwe, your voice is important in shaping how this opportunity works for you and your business. Please take a moment to answer these quick questions—they will help us better understand your needs, interests, and how we can create more opportunities for women across the value chain. Awareness & Compliance Question: Before seeing this, were you aware that Zimbabwe now requires proper licenses and documentation for imports under Statutory Instrument 59 of 2026?

We’d love to hear from you. As allWomen.africa builds a new, compliant and women-led trade network between South Africa and Zimbabwe, your voice is important in shaping how this opportunity works for you and your business. Please take a moment to answer these quick questions—they will help us better understand your needs, interests, and how we can create more opportunities for women across the value chain. Interest in Opportunities Question: Which of the following roles would you be most interested in joining through the allWomen.africa South Africa-to-Zimbabwe initiative?

We’d love to hear from you. As allWomen.africa builds a new, compliant and women-led trade network between South Africa and Zimbabwe, your voice is important in shaping how this opportunity works for you and your business. Please take a moment to answer these quick questions—they will help us better understand your needs, interests, and how we can create more opportunities for women across the value chain. MSME Participation Question: Do you run or own a small business or produce goods that you could sell on allWomen.africa’s platform?