MTN dey everywhere: From dance floor to AI, fashion to sports final

Wetin dey happen with MTN? Na like everywhere you look, dis telecom giant dey show face. For Ghana, Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene just dey dance like say na him birthday. E happen for Heroes Park during di MTN-sponsored AshantiFest concert. Di man just dey boogie to di live band, and crowd dey cheer am well well. Picture don dey fly for social media. People wey dey di venue talk say na spontaneous moment wey add human touch to di whole event. Na MTN Ghana power di concert, but na di Minister dance many go remember pass.

But MTN no dey only for party. Dem dey plan big things for Africa future. For di Rethink Africa Intelligence Conference 2026, MTN Chief Digital Officer Mr Ibrahim Misto yarn say di company wan lead Africa AI revolution. Dem dey shift from just connectivity to AI infrastructure and digital platforms. Misto talk say dem wan be orchestrator, make government, startups, and enterprises fit tap into MTN platform unlock value. E talk about value-added packages and customer data anonymisation, with adherence to regulations.

Di conference matter serious. Ing. Richard Densu, Board Chairman of RAIC, talk say Africa role for intelligence age go define our economies and sovereignty. E lament say Africa dey export raw materials and import finished products, but now data na valuable thing. If Africa no act, we go fuel other economies while we dey buy back our own potential. Yvone Eyram Dumor-Boakye, Co-Founder of Thrive & Shine, add say Africa need develop our own AI model wey go speak to Africans for our language. Conference focus areas na talent development, research, funding, and ecosystem building.

Meanwhile, for fitness side, staff of MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL) – di newly merged mobile money business wey separate from MTN core telecom – embark on 8-kilometre wellness walk from Ayi Mensah to Peduase Lodge. Over 80 staff members join di early morning walk with brass band. Dzifa Romano Mensah, Head of Human Resources at MMFL, talk say na to empower staff for efficient customer service and promote teamwork. She talk say similar exercises dey planned for later part of di year.

For Nigeria, fashion and beauty stakeholders gather for Eko Hotel Grand Ballroom for Miss Nigeria Beauty and Fashion Fair. Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, commend rising standards and pledge government support. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Nigeria, give keynote address. She stress importance of systems for sustainable enterprises. She talk say women wey dey build businesses need partnership, access to markets, finance, and visibility. Miss Nigeria Patron Aisha Achimogu and Queen Doris Ogah also talk. Panel discussions feature Laura Ikeji Kanu, Lanre Da Silva, Njideka Jack, Chioma Okigbo, and Uche Onwuka. Onwuka reveal ongoing funding initiatives, including ₦1 billion matching fund with MTN to support women-led enterprises.

For sports, MTN CHAMPS Season 4 Grand Final dey set for Ibadan from April 14 to 17. Record-breaking 3,220 athletes from 375 schools and teams go compete. Total of 8,243 event entries don dey received. Competition go hold simultaneously for Lekan Salami Stadium and University of Ibadan Sports Complex. All four age categories go compete for Lekan Salami Stadium on Days 1 and 4. Cadet (U-14) and Youth (U-17) athletes go use University of Ibadan Sports Complex on Days 2 and 3. Junior (U-20) and Senior athletes go remain for Lekan Salami Stadium throughout. Twenty Most Valuable Performers from Calabar and Jos legs go join di final.

So MTN dey touch different aspects of life – from entertainment and technology to fitness, business, and sports. Di company dey show say e no be only about calls and data. Dem dey invest for community events, future tech, staff wellness, enterprise support, and grassroots sports development. Na multifaceted approach wey dey reflect di evolving role of telecom giants for Africa society.