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 edition expands Kolo Magazine’s presence into one of Africa’s most commercially and culturally significant markets, with a focus on business, entertainment and lifestyle. The publication aims to combine profiles, interviews, features and visual storytelling to document people and ideas shaping contemporary Nigeria.
The Nigerian rollout follows months of planning, research, reporting, editing and design by a local editorial team, according to the statement. The team is expected to focus on stories reflecting Nigeria’s entrepreneurial energy, cultural diversity and growing creative economy while maintaining Kolo Magazine’s broader Pan-African outlook.
Kolo Magazine was founded by Publisher and CEO Marinus Atanga, whose vision, according to the statement, is to create a platform through which Africans can tell their stories with authenticity, depth and pride. The publication has an international presence spanning countries including France, Cameroon and the United States.
“Nigeria remains one of Africa’s most dynamic markets, rich in talent, innovation and culture,” Atanga said in the statement. “Our presence here represents more than an expansion, it is a commitment to telling the stories that matter, celebrating African excellence, and connecting people, businesses and ideas across borders.”
The inaugural Nigerian edition features personalities whose careers cut across business, fashion, media and the creative industries. They include Chioma Rosemary Onyekaba, president and CEO of BBF & Cromstar Group, and runway coach Smart Courage.
Onyekaba, a writer and former Second Lady of Imo State, has built a career spanning printing, publishing, fashion and media. According to the statement, she was recently recognized among Abuja’s Top 100 CEOs for her leadership and contributions to business.
Courage, a fashion stylist and creative director, has trained more than 3,000 models and pageant contestants, the statement said. It described him as one of Nigeria’s leading male runway coaches.
Beyond profiles of prominent personalities, Kolo Magazine Nigeria plans to examine issues with broader economic and social implications, including sustainable development, youth empowerment, women’s leadership and opportunities arising from the African Continental Free Trade Area, according to the statement.
The publication also plans to provide advertising, brand storytelling, partnership and institutional collaboration opportunities for businesses and organizations. According to the statement, its target audience includes decision-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, executives, professionals and culturally engaged consumers.
The Nigerian edition will be available in print and digital formats, with multimedia reports and social media content intended to extend its reach beyond the traditional magazine audience. The publication is headquartered in Lagos and plans to expand its coverage of developments across Nigeria.
For Atanga, the Nigerian launch forms part of a wider effort to strengthen African storytelling and connect the continent with its global diaspora. “This inaugural issue is more than a magazine launch,” he said. “It is a statement of belief in Nigeria’s talent, Africa’s potential and the power of storytelling to shape perceptions, inspire action and create opportunity.”
Kolo Magazine Nigeria is available through www.kolomag.com, while additional content and updates will be distributed through its social media platforms. The publication said it intends to build a growing audience around stories of African enterprise, creativity, leadership and opportunity.
