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Ipada is a Yoruba word that means 'the return'. Ipada Carnival will bring people of African descent from all over the world to experience a renaissance that will be second to none. Ipada Carnival is a week-long festival featuring a Carnival, fashion shows, live music performances, art exhibitions, and culinary experiences from 54 countries in Africa and 5 countries in the Caribbean

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African Naming Cermony

Where Business Meets Opportunity

Business Unusual is a curated business environment built for meaningful relationships, strategic partnerships, investment conversations and real commercial opportunities.

 

US$1.2 billion+ in deals facilitated across the 2024 and 2025 editions.

 

The 2026 highlight: US$10 billion for African business

 

At the East and West Africa Amalgamation Forum in Addis Ababa, the National Black Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), USA announced a US$10 billion capital mobilisation commitment for viable businesses and projects across East and West Africa. At Business Unusual 2026, eligible businesses can explore financing, investment partnerships and growth opportunities, and learn how to apply.

 

Who should attend

  • CEOs and business leaders
  • Investors and family offices
  • Government and public sector leaders
  • Diplomats and international representatives
  • Entrepreneurs and founders
  • Institutional and corporate representatives
  • Development and investment partners
  • Attendance is strictly by invitation.

 

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