Launched by Cameroonian entrepreneur Brother Tony, Club Tane was honored by GABA as part of a broader effort to uplift new African-owned businesses and build community-based economic momentum across Southeast Michigan.
Redford Township, Michigan — As part of its 10th Anniversary celebration, the Global African Business Association (GABA) joined community members and local entrepreneurs to celebrate the grand opening of Club Tane, a new African-owned business launched by Cameroonian entrepreneur Brother Tony. The event marked a powerful moment of recognition and solidarity with first-time business owners working to shape the local economy through culture, vision, and enterprise.
Held in the heart of Redford Township, the celebration brought together members of the African and Caribbean business community to honor Club Tane’s official launch and highlight the broader importance of investing in diaspora entrepreneurship at the local level.
Moments like this remind us why GABA exists,” said Akindele Akinyemi, Co-Founder of the Global African Business Association. “We are here to uplift businesses like Club Tane—not just with applause, but with presence, partnership, and long-term visibility. Brother Tony’s vision is now a real part of our economy, and that deserves to be recognized.
Club Tane is among a growing number of African-owned businesses contributing to the vibrancy of Southeast Michigan’s commercial landscape. Rooted in Cameroonian identity and cultural pride, the establishment adds both economic and social value to the township—creating space for fellowship, gathering, and community celebration.
Supporting small business isn’t a program—it’s a mindset,” said O. Rerhi Onomake, Co-Founder of the Global African Business Association. “When we show up for new entrepreneurs, especially those launching with vision and heart, we’re making a statement about the kind of economy we want to build—one that includes us.
The grand opening was both a celebration of Brother Tony’s achievement and a reflection of GABA’s continued mission: to connect, elevate, and stand alongside African and Caribbean entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
As GABA marks 10 years of work across Southeast Michigan, events like this reaffirm the organization’s belief that real economic growth starts with community, culture, and courageous first steps.
