Recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing African stories, building influential platforms, and helping leaders shape narratives that travel beyond borders.
SBB Media is proud to celebrate the recognition of our Founder and CEO, Stephanie Busari, in Rolling Stone Africa’s Power Brokers list, which honours African executives shaping global culture through music, film, television, publishing, media and the creative industries.
The recognition marks an important milestone in a career spanning more than two decades in international journalism and strategic communications, and reflects the work Stephanie continues to lead through SBB Media, Her Story Global and SBB Publishing.
Throughout her career, Stephanie has believed that storytelling is more than reporting events. It is about helping people, institutions and nations communicate with clarity, credibility and purpose. That philosophy has shaped SBB Media’s work with government leaders, global organisations, corporate executives and cultural institutions across Africa and beyond.
Today, SBB Media partners with clients to develop the narratives that build trust, strengthen reputation and create meaningful engagement with audiences around the world. From executive communications and media training to publishing, documentaries and strategic campaigns, our work is rooted in one principle: the right story can shape perception, influence decisions and create lasting impact.
This recognition also reflects a broader shift taking place across the continent. Africa’s influence is increasingly being defined not only by its economic potential, but by the ideas, leadership and stories that are shaping global conversations.
As institutions, businesses and governments seek to engage international audiences, strategic storytelling has become an essential leadership capability. It is no longer enough to have impact; that impact must also be understood.
We are grateful to every client, collaborator and partner who has trusted SBB Media to help tell stories that matter. Their ambition continues to inspire our work and reinforces our commitment to ensuring African voices are represented with depth, authenticity and excellence.
We congratulate everyone recognised in this year’s Rolling Stone Africa Power Brokers list and are honoured to be part of a community of leaders contributing to Africa’s growing influence on the global stage.
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