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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how the convergence of sports, media, tech and investment is transforming Africa’s creative and economic landscape. Ian speaks with Ibrahim Sagna to reveal how strategic capital deployment, growth‑markets insight and cultural innovation are unlocking new potential across emerging sectors.
Ibrahim Sagna is the Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, a Mauritius‑based investment firm focused on high‑growth opportunities in Africa’s tech, sports, media and lifestyle sectors. With over two decades of financial markets and advisory experience — including leadership roles at the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) — he now leads Silverbacks’ mission to amplify African innovation and culture on the global stage.
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Hosted by Ian Khan, a globally recognised futurist and technology expert, this Future Investment Initiative (FII 2025) interview explores how the convergence of sports, media, tech and investment is transforming Africa’s creative and economic landscape. Ian speaks with Ibrahim Sagna to reveal how strategic capital deployment, growth‑markets insight and cultural innovation are unlocking new potential across emerging sectors.
Ibrahim Sagna is the Executive Chairman of Silverbacks Holdings, a Mauritius‑based investment firm focused on high‑growth opportunities in Africa’s tech, sports, media and lifestyle sectors. With over two decades of financial markets and advisory experience — including leadership roles at the African Export‑Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) — he now leads Silverbacks’ mission to amplify African innovation and culture on the global stage.
🔗 Stay Connected:
Buy a Copy of My New Book UNDUSRUPTED amzn.to/4g5gjH9
Visit my website: iankhan.com
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/IanKhanFuturist
Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iankhanfuturist
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/iankhanfuturist
