The African Union has extended an official invitation to Samuel Oghenejaboh, a rising force in Africa’s digital innovation and creative economy landscape, to speak at the 16th High-Level AU Private Sector Forum, taking place 8th–10th December 2025 in Djibouti.

Held under the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Digital Economy and Innovation for Accelerating Intra-Africa Trade and Sustainable Development,” the Forum convenes policymakers, private sector leaders, and innovators shaping the continent’s economic future.

Oghenejaboh’s selection reflects growing recognition of his intelligent contributions to the digital transformation discourse and his influence across Africa’s evolving tech and creative sectors.

As a member of the Office of the President of the All African Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME), Oghenejaboh plays a strategic role in advancing SME development and strengthening private-sector participation within AfCFTA markets.

His work in the association supports the design of frameworks that empower entrepreneurs, enhance digital readiness, and unlock new growth opportunities for African businesses.

Oghenejaboh is also the Founder and Chief Executive of Wiflow, a creative-tech and media company redefining how digital content, storytelling, and creative production fuel economic participation. Through Wiflow’s work in digital media, creative empowerment, and innovation-driven content solutions, he continues to champion the development of Africa’s creative economy and its role in shaping a competitive digital marketplace.

With his reputation for sharp insights, strategic thinking, and forward-looking perspectives, Samuel Oghenejaboh stands as a notable voice influencing Africa’s digital and creative transformation. His participation at the 16th High-Level AU Private Sector Forum underscores his position as a thought leader dedicated to building a more connected, innovative, and economically inclusive continent.

As Africa accelerates its journey toward a unified digital market, thought leaders like Samuel Oghenejaboh continue to shape the narrative, inspire action, and drive the innovation necessary for a more connected, competitive, and prosperous continent.

About the 16th High-Level AU Private Sector Forum

The High-Level AU Private Sector Forum is one of the continent’s most influential platforms for policy-business engagement. It provides a space where governments, private-sector representatives, and development partners collaborate to identify and scale solutions that advance Africa’s economic integration under the AfCFTA, enhance digital transformation, and promote sustainable development.

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