Popular comedian and Nollywood producer AY Makun has celebrated Africa’s representation at the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum (QEF).
He recently highlighted the influential presence of businessman Tony Elumelu, praising him for putting Africa on the map.
Speaking via his social media page, AY said that he was proud to have been one of the Nigerians present at the Qatar Economic Forum, adding that it was such an honour to watch Tony Elumelu represent the continent on such a prestigious platform.
The entertainer revealed that he is anticipating the entertainment and sports conversations because he expects the discussions to help get rid of the negative narratives often associated with Africa as a whole.
“I felt so proud as a Nigerian to have been part of the Qatar Economic Forum and to see @tonyoelumelu representing Africa so positively on such a prestigious platform.
Can’t wait for the entertainment and sports conversations. It’s time to completely eradicate the negative narratives often associated with the African continent. #weareblessed” he wrote.
The Qatar Economic Forum, which started on Tuesday and is scheduled to end on Friday in Doha, united more than 1,500 global leaders, including heads of state, CEOs and influential figures across finance, technology and policy, exploring crucial themes like geopolitics, globalization, trade and the future of global business.
In attendance, Tony Elumelu, chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), was part of a session that focused on how technology, credit markets and risk dynamics are reshaping global banking.
Speaking on the importance of strengthening bonds among nations in the Global South, especially in trade and finance, Elumelu stated that facilitating payments among ourselves can go a long way towards attracting global capital.
He emphasised how young and energetic Africans are, reiterating that investing in the continent will be in the best of interest of other nations across the globe.
“We have operations in the GCC because, in the Global South today, intra-South cooperation is very important. Trading amongst ourselves, facilitating payments among ourselves is very important, attracting global capital.
Africa is full of young, energetic people. It is in the best interest of the world to invest in Africa so we can prosper together,” he added.
