In the 1990s, Nigerian investor Hakeem Belo-Osagie took on the formidable task of acquiring a bankrupt government-owned bank. Through strategic leadership and an unwavering determination, he...
April Showers embodies a rare blend of kindness and passion, often likened to the mythical essence of a unicorn by a friend years ago. Reflecting on...
The Anzisha Prize, together with the African Leadership Academy (ALA), is pleased to announce the establishment of the Youth Entrepreneur Support Unit (YES-U) incubation and acceleration...
Comer Cottrell Jr., Screengrab/Fox4 Comer Cottrell Jr., the entrepreneur who founded Pro-Line Corporation hair care products in 1970, died late last week on Friday at age...
Countries in Africa are not meeting the demands required to make business environment conducive for female entrepreneurs, Dell yesterday stated, as results of the second-annual Dell...
Aliko Dangote, CEO of the Dangote Group, believes that Africa needs to have strong institutions to combat corruption. Dangote advised, “One of the greatest obstacles apart...
African entrepreneur Aliko Dangote has been named among the top 25 people who have had the biggest impact on business in the last 25 years. The...
Using solar energy initiatives, the Zimbabwe Resources Foundation has given solar kits to 100 women entrepreneurs in various communities in Manicaland. The kits include solar panels,...
Nigerian philanthropist and entrepreneur Tony Elumelu (pictured), has announced the creation of a 5-year endowment of the The Future Africa Awards prizes. The idea behind the...
(PR Newswire) – Chicago – The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Annual NBMBAA Entrepreneurial Institute (EI) is accepting applications for its “Innovation Whiteboard Challenge,” held during...
Music star and entrepreneur Akon (l) with driver Joe Henderson III. PHOTO/Facebook Music star and serial entrepreneur Akon is venturing into the world of race car...
Oprah Winfrey Talk show host and media entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey has been selected as one of the principal speakers at Harvard University’s commencement. Winfrey, who has...
Earl W. Stafford – serial entrepreneur and philanthropist Earl W. Stafford is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder and CEO of The Wentworth Group, LLC., which...
David Tarver David Tarver co-founded his first company Telecom Analysis Systems (TAS), a manufacturer of advanced telecommunications test instruments. in 1983. Under his stwardship, Telecom Analysis...
Cedric Walker, founder and CEO of UniverSoul Circus Cedric Walker is the founder and CEO of the UniverSoul Circus – a company and circus that he...
Lowell Hawthorne.,founder and CEO, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill. PHOTO/Andrew Herthington Country of origin: Jamaica Occupation:Founder and CEO, Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill Jamaican...
Farell Duclair – athlete, educator, entrepreneur and founder of the Everest Academy Former football star player in the Canadian Football League (CFL) Farrell Duclair is the...
Alex Ihama Alex Ihama, is a Life Coach, Author and Inspirational Speaker who has been delivering keynotes to variety of audiences all over the world for...
Richard John Pelwana Maponya. PHOTO/African Success The African Leadership Network, the membership network of new generation leaders in Africa, and Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm,...
Wilfred Sam-King founder and CEO Sam-King Group Wilfred Sam-King is the founder and CEO of the Sam-King Group, which he founded in 1998 IN Sierra Leone....
Lisa Price – Founder of Carol’s Daughter Lisa Price’s started the beauty brand Carol’s Daughter by making mixtures in her own kitchen sink. Price named the...
Christopher Gardner. PHOTO/File Christopher (Chris) Gardner is the founder and CEO of Christopher Gardner International Holdings a financial services and brokerage company, with offices in New...
To be a successful entrepreneur in Africa, you must have raw courage, and blind perseverance to overcome mind-boggling bureaucracy and limited access to credit. In spite...
