Kasi Insight is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Yannick Lefang, has been awarded the Entrepreneurship Excellence Award at the Africa Day Canada 2025 celebrations, hosted by the ONE Campaign in collaboration with the Africa Impact Initiative and the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto.
The award was presented during the Africa Impact Awards segment of the Strategic Impact Forum on May 23, at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, recognizing transformational African leaders making bold strides in business, policy, and community impact across the diaspora.
Celebrating African Innovation and Leadership
Yannick Lefang was recognized for his trailblazing work at Kasi Insight, where he has led efforts to transform African consumer data into actionable intelligence for businesses across the continent. With a vision rooted in transparency, trust, and local relevance, Yannick’s leadership has helped shape a new frontier of data-driven decision-making in Africa.
“This award is a reflection of the power of the African entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of building bridges between the continent and its global diaspora,” said Lefang. “At Kasi Insight, we believe that data is a tool for empowerment, and we’re proud to contribute to Africa’s story through innovation and integrity.”
Africa Day Canada: A Platform for Impact
The 2025 edition of Africa Day Canada was a two-day event designed to ignite collaboration, elevate African voices, and accelerate impact between Canada and the African continent. Co-hosted by the ONE Campaign and the Africa Impact Initiative, the gathering brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and changemakers to reimagine partnerships, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Yannick’s award was a highlight of Day 1’s Africa Impact Awards, which recognized outstanding contributions across leadership, policy, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. Day 2 featured breakout sessions on diaspora influence, economic mobility, and entrepreneurship as catalysts for building trade and investment bridges between Africa and Canada.
Kasi Insight is Africa's leading decision intelligence company, delivering real-time data insights across 21 countries on the continent. With access to over 609 million Africans through 12,000+ monthly interviews, Kasi Insight decodes opinions, behaviors, and future trends to empower businesses with actionable intelligence.
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