The Eclectic Economist
January 5, 2012
Cedric Muhammad Tweeting Africa PreBrief ‘Insights and Foresights’
Get the latest commentary on African economic growth, development and investment at http://twitter.com/cedricmuhammad
January 3, 2012
9 Reasons Why 2011 Isn’t 2008 (Africa PreBrief)
While watching markets collapse and commentary on American, European, Japanese and African channels, two consistent themes emerged. From the perspective of the West, comparisons to the financial crisis of 2008 were irresistible and a consensus – though vague and fleeting in nature – emerged over the place of Africa, with the suggestion that many investors could seek growth there as equities in America and Europe declined. From Africa, we heard concern, the idea being that risk averse investors abroad will see the continent in broad brush generalizations (with no distinction or differentiation within the international ‘emerging market’ category) and too challenging to navigate in coming days.
July 15, 2011
The Challenge, Confrontation and Value Of Star’s “Start Snitching” Movement
In reminding us all of the principles contained within the Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s 55-year old words (”Everyone loves good for self: then should he not love the same for others? If such love were practiced, there would never be a need for an army, neither a police force.”) Star has forced us to admit the dilemma we all face and the burden we all share because we do not – as a community - practice the Golden Rule enough to not have a police force.
July 7, 2011
The 1st Annual CedCinema Roku Revolution Awards
The ‘CedCinema’ Movement was founded in 2010 not to recognize merit or talent but to improve Cedric Muhammad’s Hollywood-related business skills after entering the world of Independent Film Finance (quietly receiving capital raise requests for projects of $5 million or less). On a personal level, the Movement is about Ced’s quest for movie intelligence and relaxation.
June 9, 2011
Part III - Big Business and African Investment - The Return Of ‘The Cedric Muhammad and Black Coffee Program’
“I’m not really sure I can do the show I want to so I won’t commit to that until I see something in the audience and feel something in my heart.”