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50 Cent looking to partner with African entrepreneurs
Rapper and business man Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. PHOTO/File
50 Cent, the millionaire rapper, formally known as Curtis Jackson has is looking to expand in Africa, and is in the process of reaching out to entrepreneurs in Africa for business marketers to distribute his energy drink brand, SK Energy Shots.
50 Cent revealed that the move to seek African business partners was inspired by his many travels through the continent of his ancestors.
“Everyone thought that we would expand immediately to Europe or South America. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel across Africa, and one thing I’ve learned is that it is filled with vibrant, young entrepreneurs who are eager to cultivate a sustainable business sector that will fuel growth for their future. That’s why I’m giving African entrepreneurs the chance to bring SK to their country.” said 50 Cent.
50 Cent also noted that the product has received a lot of interest in Africa. He will therefore be looking for a distributor in at-least each African country.
“I’ve had so much interest coming from Africa since I’ve launched SK. That’s why I’m opening up submissions to entrepreneurs across the continent to become distribution partners.” said 50 Cent.
50 cent is not the only global entertainer to seek business opportunities in the emerging African markets. O, The Oprah Magazine of Forbes-listed richest African-American Oprah Winfrey publishes in South Africa. In April 2002, it published its first South African edition.