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Hadassah Egbedi

Lagos
As seen in: The Guardian, The Hindu Business Line, El Economista (Mexico), Okayafrica, Yicai Global
Covers:  Business, Culture, Innovation, Art, and Policy

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Hadassah Egbedi’s Biography

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Hadassah Egbedi is a storyteller; an award-winning writer, journalist, editor, and multimedia content creator with a demonstrated history of working in the media industry for a decade. Hadassah's work span a broad spectrum of topics; business, culture, technology, and everything in between.

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Hadassah Egbedi’s Journalist Portfolio

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The alchemy of storytelling

The alchemy of storytelling

I once heard writing described as a kind of magic. A process where a blank page transforms into a story, brin…

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VA BizHive Entertainment Issue

VA BizHive Entertainment Issue

In 2019, Ventures Africa launched BizHive, a digital magazine series that addresses innovative industry trend…

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"Everyday, we pray that this pandemic ends.": As Nigerians adapt to new ways of living, many peop...

"Everyday, we pray that this pandemic ends.": As Nigerians adapt to new ways of living, many peop...

Before COVID-19, Isiaka made about N6,000 daily. Now he struggles to make half of that. The pandemic has forc…

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What is commercial honey farming like in Nigeria? A 24-year old apiarist explains.

What is commercial honey farming like in Nigeria? A 24-year old apiarist explains.

Honey. Primarily a sweetener, then medicine, an antiseptic, and a cosmetic. The gold amber-colored liquid …

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Victor Ehikhamenor: The innovative maverick of contemporary African art

Victor Ehikhamenor: The innovative maverick of contemporary African art

Ehikhamenor breathes art. You can see it in the acrylic or oil brush strokes in his paintings, the complex li…

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How Africa Is Making The Most Of Waste | Is Waste The Future?

How Africa Is Making The Most Of Waste | Is Waste The Future?

In the wake of depleting natural resources, increasing pollution and mountains of landfills, it has become cl…

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Articles

This Place Called Home: What Happens When Cities Price Out Their Own

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By Hadassah Egbedi
| Okayafrica Verified
In February, OkayAfrica examined how West African youths struggle to afford their cities as these urban centers gain cultural prominence. As Lagos, Accra, and Dakar transform into major culture capitals, hosting fashion shows, art fairs, and music festivals, and becoming the go-to destinations for diaspora returnees, young locals find themselves priced out of the rental market in neighborhoods they've long called home. The story struck a nerve.
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The Enduring Vehicle Art of West Africa’s Bustling Streets

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By Hadassah Egbedi
| Okayafrica Verified
The danfo (bus) in front of me is in a hurry. So much so that it almost hits a pedestrian, squeezing his way between it and the vehicle preceding it. Offended, the man pauses to berate the driver briefly before continuing on his way. This scene is typical of rush hours in Lagos. Hand-painted on the side of the offending bus, amongst other decorative motifs, are clasped hands. There is no accompanying text, so it’s open to interpretation.
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#ABH2024: Lessons from Alibaba's ecosystem for African entrepreneurs

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By Hadassah Egbedi
| venturesafrica.com
The rise of e-commerce giants like Alibaba has transformed global business, but their impact extends far beyond convenience and innovation. For African entrepreneurs like Violet Amoabeng (one of the top 10 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2021), witnessing Alibaba’s cutting-edge business ecosystem firsthand has been an invaluable lesson in cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem on the continent.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

A vox pop on the effect of a government policy on businesses in Lagos, Nigeria.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

SM is changing media in so many ways, but more importantly, in the way news is being disseminated.

Awards

ABH Grand Journalism Excellence Award

2023 - Business Journalism

The Award recognises and celebrates the outstanding work of journalists in promoting and supporting African entrepreneurship.

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