What the GABA Foundation did in 2025.

What the GABA Marketplace Center did in 2025 (in-part).

Compliments of the Season.

Happy Birthday, Akindele Akinyemi

Today we honor a leader whose vision, discipline, and results-driven focus have transformed countless lives. Your work has opened doors professionally and personally for many, creating real opportunities in education, global trade, community development.

Michigan took a major step today: SB 267—creating the Michigan–African–Caribbean Trade Commission—was reported out of the Senate Economic and Community Development Committee with bipartisan support.

Thanks to my Senator, @senpolehanki.bsky.social , for taking this epic photo.

Café Touba has arrived.

A bold blend of Robusta coffee and Guinea pepper—crafted in Senegal, curated for those who value authenticity and refinement.

Available now at theduchessstore.com

Heritage. Excellence. Taste redefined.

Keep pushing

Keep moving

Don't stop

The GABA Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the DTE Foundation to scale its GABA ACCESS program through the launch of Community Relief Mobile Clinics, designed to deliver direct services and vital resources to African and Caribbean families across Michigan.

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Happy Birthday to O. Rerhi Onomake — Co-Founder, Chairwoman & CEO of the Global African Business Association. Your visionary leadership continues to shape global trade, diaspora diplomacy & economic empowerment. We celebrate your legacy in motion. #Leadership #AfricaRising #GABA

At the Gordie Howe Bridge in Detroit, the Principal of the GABA Marketplace Center called for stronger trade between Michigan and the African-Caribbean Diaspora. Infrastructure must support inclusive economic growth.

The time to deepen our global trade partnerships is now.

The GABA Marketplace Center’s Principal is calling for community-wide support of Fork in Nigeria right here in Detroit. This dynamic food brand is introducing authentic Nigerian cuisine to Michigan while also representing a new wave of African entrepreneurship.

TONIGHT

Boeing has opened its African Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company.

Angola produced a record 13.96 million carats of diamonds in 2024, the highest in its history.

The country earned $1.49 billion from diamond sales that year.

Turkish footprint in Africa is getting larger than most European countries in a very short period of time. 50 Embassies, 51 cities deserved by @TurkishAirlines , 579% increase in trade from 2003 to 2018.

Like Turkish airlines, Turkish universities host some 70000 students from African countries. Turkish universities have emerged as big competitors to European, Indian and Chinese universities. 40$ billion trade rationalises Turkey's big Africa offensive.

Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 Has Awarded A Gold Mine Permit To Russia's🇷🇺 Company, Nordgold

This Move Has Deepened Great Economic Ties Between Russia And Burkina Faso

The Deal Is Expected To Last For A Period Of 8 Years And Will Yield About 20.22 Tons Of Gold.

Nigeria 🇳🇬 Is The Largest Pineapple Producer In Africa And Ranks As The Seventh-largest Globally.

In 2024, Nigeria Produced Approximately 1.61 Million Metric Tons Of Pineapples.

Botswana remains🇧🇼 one of few African country that has never experienced a civil war since gaining independence.

Botswana has a long history of political stability and peaceful transitions of power.

Greetings,

We are actively seeking real estate investors, brokers, realtors and stakeholders to attend the Beyond Investment Road Show
Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Location: Bas Blue, 110 E Ferry St, Detroit, MI

thebeyondinvestments.com

ATTENTION!!! NEW DATE!!!! NEW DATE!!! NEW DATE!!!

URGENT UPDATE: The Nigerian Consulate (NY) has postponed the Detroit passport renewal dates.
New Dates: April 23–26, 2025.
Confirmed appointments remain valid. Rescheduling is FREE if needed.
Thank you for your patience.
#GABAAccess #NigerianPassport #Detroit

Greetings,

If you had this sent to your email this evening it was NOT sent by the GABA Network. It was a spammer.

Thank you.

Nigerian consular services in MI!

Passport renewals, visas, NIN enrollment

Apr 9-12, 2025 @ Wayne County Community College, Detroit.

By appt only: thegabafoundation.org/gabaaccess

No walk-ins!

Register today.

thegabafoundation.org/gabaaccess