The Interview – Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice-President of Afreximbank – Nigeria : « It is part of our intra-African trade strategy to support creative industries. »

As Africa accelerates its journey toward deeper economic integration, the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) has become a flagship platform for turning the vision of the AfCFTA into reality. At the center of this success stands Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, whose leadership has been instrumental in championing trade finance, supporting SMEs, and unlocking opportunities across the continent. In this edition of the Interview, she reflects on how this unique platform can accelerate Africa’s industrialization, strengthen intra-African value chains, and drive inclusive growth for the continent’s 1.4 billion people.