Professor Nnamdi O Madichie

Revisiting "The Other Half of Gender" in the Light of International Men's Day and SDG5

As we just witnessed yet another International Men’s Day [November 19] one question comes to mind — Is it time to revisit the “gender-aware framework” propounded by leading entrepreneurship scholars? Perhaps a revised framework that is more inclusive – drawing from “Refiguring the Subaltern”?

Enhancing Public Sector Performance through Corporate Governance

Cutting Loose or Losing (Tobacco) Control over Loosies

The term “loosies” specifically refers to single cigarettes sold outside of standard packaging — often sidestepping tax laws and regulations. In India loosies are common, with single sticks priced between between ₹15 ($0.17) and ₹25 ($0.28). But there's another problem — “pan masala” ...

Emerald Publishing Outstanding Reviewer Award 2025

Guest Editorial - Sustained, Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth, Full and Productive Employment and Decent Work for All

Sex in the Kitchen: Rethinking Leadership in a Female-Dominated Culinary World

In today’s workplace, discussions about gender roles often gravitate toward male-dominated industries—tech, finance, or manufacturing. But what happens when we flip the lens and explore how men rise in professions traditionally dominated by women? That’s exactly what I did in this article.

Fast Tracking Slow Movements – From Slow Food To Slow Fashion And Back

Inconvenient Truths - History, Identity, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Stories from Indians in South Africa

My qualitative research orientation and entrepreneurship research plans has necessitated setting the stage with this article to presents some Inconvenient truths on the subject based on storytelling. As Vahed & Desai point out "The Indian diaspora in South Africa is awash with storytelling."

African Barbershops – In the Cut or Cutting Edge?

Independently owned by one or more owners, barbershops tend to be excluded from public funding – for reasons ranging from their being deemed high-risk borrowers operating in the informal sector. This study provides some insight into the warranted change in narrative and call for more research.