Culture
Celebrating culture
Honouring African and Afropean cultures, creative arts and lived experience, without translation or compromise.
Afropean Business& Culture Network
Our storyBridging two places
Bridging two places
we both call home.
ABCN began with a simple observation: the people building between Africa and Europe rarely had a room of their own. So we made one.
Afropean Business and Culture Networks is an inclusive platform dedicated to elevating Afropean diaspora communities by celebrating their cultures and connecting their businesses — fostering visibility, opportunity, and cross-cultural collaboration.
Founding mandateFrankfurt am Main · Europe & Africa
What we stand for
Three things we do, every time
The mandate behind every circle, salon and programme we run.
Business
Connecting businesses
Bridging founders, startups, operators and commercial ecosystems between European hubs and African markets.
Opportunity
Opening doors
Creating access to capital, boardrooms and international stages for diaspora innovators.
Common questions
The basics, answered
What is the Afropean Business and Culture Network?
ABCN is a platform focused on bridging the gap between African and European communities through business, culture, networking and collaboration.
Who is ABCN for?
Entrepreneurs, professionals, creatives, organisations and diaspora communities looking to connect, collaborate and grow across African and European spaces.
What is ABCN's mission?
To elevate Afropean communities by celebrating culture, increasing business visibility, and fostering meaningful cross-cultural connections.
Our founderHarmonie
Harmonie
Essome.
“Meet the visionary behind ABCN, Harmonie Essome, a Tech CEO, speaker, and Afro-European business networker passionate about building sustainable bridges between African and European communities through business, talent, culture, and innovation.”
As the Founder & CEO of SoftXcloud GmbH and creator of multiple Afro-European initiatives, her vision is centered on transforming diaspora potential into long-term economic impact, workforce opportunities, and meaningful cross-cultural collaboration.
Come and meet us
Come as you are. Bring what you know. Whether you are building a venture, sharing a craft, or partnering institutionally, there is a room here for you.