Nigeria, Aug. 11 -- The partnership will feature a new half hour programme, Africa Inc., on CNN International, focusing on African companies making their mark across sectors including manufacturing, technology, hospitality and entertainment.

Hosted by Adefemi Akinsanya, the programme will premiere on August 29 and return with four additional episodes through 2026 and 2027.

The News Chronicle reports that the partnership will extend beyond television, with bespoke Africa Inc. segments appearing regularly across CNN International, CNN.com and CNN's social media platforms.

CNN's in house creative studio, Create, will also produce Africa First, a branded content series examining Africa's push for greater energy independence and economic t...