Afreximbank Strengthens Global Reach with Season II of ‘Impact Stories’ Documentary Series
Launch of Season Two
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the launch of the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. This new collection, comprising six films, builds upon the success of its inaugural season and broadens the series’ geographic focus to include narratives from the Caribbean and Africa. The initiative aims to highlight the Bank’s expanding influence across Global Africa.
Geographic Scope and Production
Produced in collaboration with Create, the branded content studio of CNN International Commercial, Season Two takes viewers to various locations, including Grenada, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria. The series aims to illustrate the significant outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond mere financial transactions to showcase the human and economic transformations occurring across the continent and its diaspora. Each episode provides an in-depth look at landmark projects and partnerships that are unlocking enterprise, constructing essential infrastructure, and fostering a new era of prosperity.
Highlighting Key Projects
The documentary series features a range of impactful stories that underscore Afreximbank’s interventions. Notable projects include the expansion of the Silversands Resort in Grenada, a key initiative promoting deeper cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, and the development of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The films also explore the Geometric Power project in Aba, Nigeria, which revitalizes a historic industrial hub by providing reliable electricity. Additionally, the series follows the journey of cocoa from farm to global market in Ghana through a partnership with Plot Enterprise.
Celebrating Africa’s Creative Economy
The series also spotlights the burgeoning creative economy in Africa. One episode features the Ghanaian fashion brand Boyedoe, which prepared for its debut at Paris Fashion Week, supported by Afreximbank’s Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) program. The final episode delves into the renovation of Abidjan’s iconic Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, illustrating how investments in national infrastructure can yield extensive cultural and economic benefits for local communities.
Commitment to Economic Independence
Anne Ezeh, Director of Communications and Events at Afreximbank, emphasized the series’ significance in documenting the Bank’s core mission and impact. She stated that the films serve as portraits of partnership and progress, reflecting Afreximbank’s commitment to fostering economic independence. By showcasing the entrepreneurs, communities, and national economies involved, the series aims to present a vision of a prosperous and integrated Global Africa. Ezeh noted that the showcase is crucial for demonstrating that the foundational elements for greater economic integration are either already in place or actively being developed.
Collaboration with CNN
Martin Laing, Senior Director of Production and Global Executive Producer at CNN International Commercial’s Create Brand Studio, expressed pride in collaborating with Afreximbank for the second season of Impact Stories. He highlighted the series’ focus on powerful human narratives and the real-world impact of Afreximbank’s initiatives across Africa and its global diaspora. Laing noted that the series is designed to connect meaningfully with audiences worldwide.
Upcoming Episodes and Promotion
The six new episodes of Impact Stories are set to debut on Afreximbank TV on March 12. These episodes will serve as a testament to Afreximbank’s mandate to finance and promote trade, showcasing how strategic investments are transforming opportunities into tangible prosperity for businesses and communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The series will be promoted through high-impact formats on CNN.com and via a long-form television campaign across CNN International.
About Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to financing and promoting intra- and extra-African trade. For over 30 years, the Bank has employed innovative structures to provide financing solutions that facilitate the transformation of Africa’s trade landscape, accelerate industrialization, and enhance intra-regional trade, thereby driving economic growth across the continent.
Afreximbank is a staunch supporter of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and has launched the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), which the African Union has adopted as the payment and settlement platform for implementing the AfCFTA. In collaboration with the AfCFTA Secretariat and the AU, the Bank has established a US$10 billion Adjustment Fund to assist countries in effectively participating in the AfCFTA. As of December 2024, Afreximbank’s total assets and contingencies exceeded US$40.1 billion, with shareholder funds amounting to US$7.2 billion.
Afreximbank holds investment-grade ratings from GCR (international scale) at “Stable,” Moody’s (Baa2), China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co., Ltd (CCXI) (AAA), and Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) (A). The Bank has evolved into a group entity that includes the Fund for Export Development Africa (FEDA), its equity impact fund subsidiary, and AfrexInsure, its insurance management subsidiary. The Bank is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
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Media Contact
Vincent Musumba
Communications and Events Manager (Media Relations)
Email: press@afreximbank.com
