Cotton – Africa’s Next Cash Cow? From Colonial Extraction to Continental Ownership

August 27
54 mins

Episode Description

Africa grows some of the world’s finest cotton yet captures less than 10% of the value chain, exporting raw lint and importing cheap clothing. This episode unpacks the colonial hangover, fast-fashion dumping, and the AfCFTA’s promise—revealing why Made in Africa fashion could become the continent’s boldest economic weapon. 


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