In this episode, we go deeper into something that is often oversimplified: wealth in Africa.
Because in this market, wealth is not just about money.
It is layered. It is social. It is cultural. It is contextual.
Different groups carry different signals of status, power, and influence.
And more importantly, they respond to luxury in completely different ways.
In this episode, I break down the key layers of wealth in Africa, from old money to new money, corporate elites, political circles, diaspora influence, and cultural tastemakers.
But this is not just classification.
This is about understanding:
- How each layer defines luxury
- How do they signal status
- and why a one-size-fits-all approach to luxury branding does not work
Because when a brand says “we target high-net-worth individuals,” that is still too broad.
And that is where most brands get it wrong.
If you are building a luxury brand or working within the space, this episode will help you start thinking more clearly about who you are really speaking to and the world they live in.
This is not just about wealth.
It is about belonging, perception, and positioning.
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