Our Global Ambition
Black House Media (BHM) is a global communications and public relations company, founded in 2006 with a steadfast Mission Statement: “To tackle intricate challenges in media, public relations, and communications through unparalleled creativity and innovation.”
Our ethos prioritizes people over profit, underpinning a vision aimed at pioneering the media, public relations, and communication landscape globally. Collaborating with reputable partners in government, media, academia, and technology, we endeavor to deliver optimal solutions for our valued clients and customers.
BHM’s operational footprint spans Nigeria, the epicenter of Africa’s largest economy, along with strategic bases in Ghana and Kenya. Expanding beyond the African continent, our influence extends into Europe and America, marked by the launch of our operations in March 2021. In addition to our seasoned consultants and advisors, BHM has cultivated an extensive network of partners, providers, and subject matter experts, meticulously managed through our proprietary marketplace tool.
BHM’s Africa platform is built on our local corporate presence in Nigeria, home to Africa’s largest economy and youth population, Ghana, and Kenya, a gateway to the 300 million East Africa market, as well as an engaged network of consultants immersed in key markets, from Dakar to Kinshasa, to Kigali and Johannesburg.
Beyond consultants and advisers, we have also built a first-of-its-kind ecosystem of partners and providers, experts in core and allied areas, all managed through our proprietary marketplace tool. And outside of Africa, we are deepening our presence in Europe and America, with our first out-of-Africa operations that went live in March 2021.
Our Services
BHM provides innovative service solutions to its clients in core areas such as Brand Management, Experiential Communication, Content Strategy, Government Relations, Media Relations, Research and Intelligence, Crisis Management, Community Relations, and Creative Strategy.
Our Initiatives
Focused on contributing our quota to the PR Industry, In 2015, BHM created the first-ever Nigeria PR Report; in 2021, launched the globally-recognized World PR Day; in 2022, the first-ever Africa PR & Comms Report; and in 2023, we produced the Cost of Living report to provide insights and support for African migrants living in the UK.
Our Impact
We are the first Nigerian communications services company to expand into the UK and the US; the first African corporate affiliate of the CIPR; and the most nominated African consultancy on the Provoke SABRE Awards table (including three consecutive nods for African Agency of the Year).
We have increased our revenue by over 400% in 10 years, and likewise staff compensation by over 500%.
In 2015, we created the first-ever Nigeria PR Report; in 2021, we launched the globally-recognized World PR Day; in 2022, we launched the first-ever Africa PR & Comms Report; and in 2023, we produced the Cost of Living report to provide insights and support for African migrants living in the UK.
In the past decade, we have invested over $2 million in research and product development as part of our efforts to empower practitioners, build innovative products and solutions, and use technology to transform our business and industry.
We have been named Agency of the Year and The Best Agency to Work at least 2 times in the last 5 years. In 2022, we were top 3 on the table of fast-growing companies in Europe, the Middle East & Africa by Provoke Media.
Where You Will Find Us
Edinburgh
CodeBase Edinburgh, 37A Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2EL. By appointment only.
Lagos
Delaware
London
Fora Soho, 33 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DQ