Over the past 25 years, Inside Africa has evolved alongside the continent it covers, continually finding new ways to highlight Africa’s ingenuity and vibrancy. 

Ellana Lee, Group SVP, GM APAC, and Global Head of Productions, CNN

November 24, 2025

CNN International marked the 25-year milestone of its longest-running feature series Inside Africa by holding a world premiere of the show’s anniversary episode at a gala event with long-term sponsor Zenith Bank in Lagos on November 21.

The event celebrated the continued mission of Inside Africa, which tells the stories of innovators, entrepreneurs, tech trailblazers, and artistic visionaries shaping the future of the African continent and beyond.

Read the full press release here.