Strengthening the Position of a Premier Outlet for African Business Research

As a result of the leadership, vision, dedication, and exceptional hard work by my elders and distinguished predecessors, Dr. Sam Okoroafo and Dr. Kofi Dadzie, the Journal of African Business (JAB) has experienced extraordinary developments since its introduction in 2000. JAB’s prestige is at an all-time high given that the journal is now established as the premier academic journal for scholars seeking to publish cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research that advances theories and=or business practices with or within Africa. We owe a great deal to several individuals who have contributed their ideas, time, energy, and scholarly work to realize JAB’s exceptional achievement. I particularly pay tribute to Dr. Kofi Dadzie for the excellent job he has done during his editorship, and I sincerely thank him for supporting and mentoring me during the long transition period. It is a great honor to replace him as editor of this leading journal of the International Academy of African Business and Development (IAABD). This inaugural editorial (a) gives a brief overview of JAB’s trajectory during the first 11 years and discusses a few new developments that affect African business research; (b) lays out my vision for JAB and presents my major initiatives; (c) introduces the new Editorial Policy Advisory Board (EPAB) and Editorial Review Board (ERB) members; and (d) concludes with a call to join forces and transform JAB into a ‘‘star’’ journal.