Matthew Ibadin Launches Property Brokers International Magazine - A Bold New Vision for Africa’s Real Estate Future

In a landmark moment for the African property market, Matthew Ibadin, Founder and CEO of Property Brokers International (PBI), officially unveiled the debut edition of the Property Brokers International Magazine. The launch event, held in Abuja on September 2 2025 at the respected Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, marked the beginning of a new era in luxury real estate and development across the continent.

With the theme “Securing the Future: A New Lens on Africa’s Real Estate Development”, the publication promises to bring together industry pioneers, investment insights, and real estate innovations under one distinguished platform. The magazine will feature Africa’s Top 100 Real Estate Icons, celebrate sector excellence, and shine a light on the dynamics reshaping property investment in Nigeria, the UK, Canada, and beyond.

At the launch event, industry figures such as Ikem Ume-Ezeoke, MD of Homes & Homes Real Estate Limited, underscored the promise and potential of Africa’s real estate sector. With Nigeria facing a housing gap of approximately 22 million units, Ume-Ezeoke called the market “one of the most vibrant in Africa” and urged for smarter financing, streamlined land acquisition, and deeper mortgage access to unlock growth.

For PBI, the magazine is more than just a publication, it is a cornerstone of the company’s global real estate strategy, bridging investors with verified luxury listings, delivering high-impact editorial, and redefining how property development is communicated. Matthew Ibadin encapsulated this vision simply: “We are building a platform where African real estate is seen not just as a market, but as a model.”

In an era where digital transformation, sustainable design, and global capital flows meet, PBI’s new magazine sets the stage for a truly continental conversation. From the Lagos waterfront to Abuja’s emerging smart-villas, and onward to high-end portfolios in the UK and Canada, the magazine will chart the trends, the people, and the deals that matter.

Why it matters
• A dedicated luxury real-estate publication unique to Africa’s investor class
• Thought leadership anchored in local insight and global relevance
• A marketing vehicle for developers, agents, and lifestyle brands looking to reach high-net-worth audiences
• A platform for collaborations, listings, and investment brands to gain visibility

As PBI firms its footprint, the magazine launch signals a larger ambition: to elevate African real estate, connect global capital, and champion verified development. It’s a call to the industry, invest smartly, build sustainably, and communicate globally.

Stay tuned for the next edition, out soon, and join the conversation as Africa’s property story enters its most dynamic chapter yet.