Thebe Ikalafeng
Thebe Ikalafeng is the Founder and Chairman of Brand Africa, an organization dedicated to promoting and strengthening African brands. He has been a vocal advocate for the improvement of perceptions of African brands both locally and internationally. Recently, he expressed disappointment over the low preference for local and African brands as highlighted in the 2025 Brand Africa 100 rankings, emphasizing the need for greater consumer commitment to 'Made in Africa' products.
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Thebe Ikalafeng is a globally respected reputation strategist and founder of Brand Africa.
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