{
  "id": 5087943,
  "title": "Kolo Magazine enters Nigeria, Targets Business and Creative sectors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/kolo-magazine-enters-nigeria-targets-business-and-creative-sectors-5087943",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:47:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/kolo-magazine-enters-nigeria-targets-business-and-creative-sectors/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The launch of Kolo Magazine's Nigerian edition marks the expansion of the publication's reach into one of Africa's most significant markets, focusing on business, entertainment, and lifestyle. The local editorial team aims to highlight Nigeria's entrepreneurial spirit, cultural diversity, and burgeoning creative economy while preserving the magazine's Pan-African ethos. Publisher and CEO Marinus Atanga envisions a platform where Africans can authentically, deeply, and proudly share their stories.\n\nAtanga's commitment to Nigeria's dynamic market, rich in talent and innovation, underscores the magazine's mission to tell the stories that matter and celebrate African excellence. The inaugural issue features personalities from various industries, including business, fashion, media, and the creative sectors. Notable contributors include Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba, president and CEO of BBF & Cromstar Group, and runway coach Smart Courage.\n\nBeyond featuring influential figures, Kolo Magazine Nigeria plans to explore broader economic and social issues, such as sustainable development, youth empowerment, women's leadership, and the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area. The publication also seeks to offer advertising, brand storytelling, partnership, and collaboration opportunities for businesses and organizations.\n\nTargeting decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, professionals, and culturally engaged consumers, the magazine will be available in print and digital formats, supplemented by multimedia reports and social media content to extend its reach. Headquartered in Lagos, Kolo Magazine Nigeria plans to cover developments across Nigeria, building on Atanga's broader effort to strengthen African storytelling and connect the continent with its global diaspora. The inaugural issue is available on www.kolomag.com, with additional content and updates distributed via social media platforms.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s growing business and creative economy has gained a new storytelling platform with the launch of the Nigerian edition of Kolo Magazine, a Pan-African publication seeking to connect the country’s entrepreneurs, executives, creatives and emerging talents with audiences at home and abroad. According to a press statement made available to journalists on Monday, the Nigerian […]",
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}