Kola karim biography sampler

As the CEO of Shoreline Energy International, a patron for African Art and a fearsome member of Lagos Polo team, Kola Karim is at the forefront of Africa’s development. Here, he talks to Adoreum Director and Contributing Editor Brett Gregory-Peake about the continent’s future, his polo career and his favourite places in the world.

HOW DO YOU FEEL BUSINESS IS DEVELOPING/CHANGING IN AFRICA?

DO YOU FEEL PEOPLE ARE INVESTING MORE IN AFRICA NOW?
We are experiencing phenomenal growth in Africa and have been for the best part of the last decade.

Kola karim biography sampler

We have benefitted greatly from the commodities boom and a renewed interest in our economies. Our middle classes have grown tremendously as we continue to lift our people out of poverty. African businesses are generally on a growth trajectory and this fact is being recognised by investors all over the world – particularly in Asia.

Investment is coming into the continent not only into traditional commodities but also in new innovative sectors suc