Tribapay co-founders: (L-R) Anu Oguntoye, Bolu Oluwagbesan Triabpay, founded by Bolu Oluwagbesan and Anu Oguntoye, has become increasingly noticeable at the forefront of fintechs that envision bringing Africa closer through seamless payments. At its simplest, Tribapay works like a digital wallet. The customer gets a bank account, and is able to transfer funds to any bank, purchase airtime, or pay utility bills and subscriptions. In November 2023, at the third edition of the Zenith Bank Nigeria tech fair (themed “Future Forward 3.0”), Tribapay scored N10,000,000 prize money, as well as a 12-week mentorship programme with Seedstars, for its solution. The…
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The Bank & Entrepreneur Africa Photography Masterclass with Marc Goldberg takes off on February 27, 2024 – with 39 learners from The Christian Rural and Urban Development Association of Nigeria (CRUDAN). Formed formed in 1990, the mission of the amazing CRUDAN – spread across five of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones and numbering in thousands – is to empower the poor. Masterclass participants will be taught how to start a grow a successful photography business, how anyone with a passion can take a great shot, how to capture that awesome photgraph, and what types of photography-based businesses one can specialise in -…
Winifred Isichei (Founder, Bonita Foods) 📸 W. Isichei When she started Bonita Foods, Winifred Isichei admits that her ‘WHY’ was not as clear then, as it is today. Winifred says: “Looking back, it’s intriguing how I couldn’t quite articulate it when asked by mentors or senior colleagues. Initially, I was driven by the excitement of building a strong food brand in Nigeria with global potential, though my purpose beyond that was undefined”. According to Isichei, her early goals were quite uncomplicated:➡️ Achieve flexibility to care for her infant.➡️ While financial gain wasn’t her primary driver, she naturally anticipated its rewards…
Tshepo Mohlala (Founder, Tshepo Jeans) Growing up in a rough township outside Johannesburg (South Africa), Tshepo Mohlala was laughed at for wearing skinny jeans before they were popular. But more than 10 years later, tables have turned, as 32-year-old Tshepo has become a favourite amongst celebrities the world over, for his inimitable tailor-made jeans targeted at African women who struggled to find a perfect fit. Counting Beyonce and Meghan Markle as clients, Teshepo comfortably says: “The township was never ready for my sense of style! A whole lot of African women have a tiny waist and big booties and big…
These 36 ladies from the Milliners Association of Nigeria are set to attend the game-changing Bank & Entrepreneur masterclass, anchored by #KillerPitchMaster Precious L. Williams, and taking place virtually on February 29, 2024. Post-masterclass, and armed to the teeth with tips from Precious, the ladies will have the opportunity to produce masterpieces, which will be presented by Bank & Entrepreneur at a private sale/ auction, open to guests globally, and led by an experienced international auctioneer. From theory straight to practical earning. There is no time to waste time! It will be a thoroughly exciting time to discover what kinds…
Chef Adejoke Bakare (Founder, Chishuru Restaurant) 📸@Chishuru Chef Adejoke Bakare’s restaurant Chishuru (which, in Nigeria’s Hausa language translates to “the silence that descends at the table when enjoying a meal”) has just been awarded a Michelin star, giving her the priceless status of being the first Black female chef in the UK to earn the privilege. A Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking, taking into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, the harmony of flavours, the mastery of techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine and, just as importantly, consistency both across…
Emmanuel Eyo (Co-Founder &CEO, Iko Africa) Five African startups are among the final 10 selected for the global Startup Boost project run by Sweden-based tech consulting firm tretton37 to provide pro bono support to startups whose objectives are to impact and change the world. From the approximately 50 companies that applied to Startup Boost, just 10 were selected. Five are from Africa: Digital product marketplace Ahiyoyo and farm produce platform Aliments (Benin Republic). Ugandan therapist-matching service Iguru Therapies Nigerian social literary and self-publishing platform Iko Africa, and Legal-tech platform originating from Ghana, Zupoto. The other five beneficiaries include companies from Sweden, Macedonia, the…
📸 The TonyElumeluFoundation As a part of the Tony Elumelu Foundation’s commitment to foster innovation and economic growth across the African continent, the following training and mentorship opportunities are currently running and available to young entrepreneurs across Africa on TEFConnect in 2024: 2024 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme, open from January 1 – March 1 Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A), open from January 1 – March 1 TEFConnect is the Foundation’s proprietary digital platform that provides capacity-building support, advisory and market linkages to over 1.5million Africans and counting. The platform’s unique training curriculum covered insightful topics including Starting Your Business, Business Management & Fundamentals, Leadership…
Mr. Eazi (Founder, Banku Music) Nigerian singer, songwriter, music executive and founder of Banku Music record label, Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade, popularly known in the entertainment industry as Mr. Eazi, has won the Young Entrepreneur Award at the 2024 African Prosperity Champions Award held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel in Accra (Ghana). The award recognises Mr. Eazi’s drive in setting up businesses on the continent and projecting Africa positively as a destination for foreign investors. Giving credit to his alma mater, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he started his entrepreneurial journey, Mr. Eazi said: “… that…
Nadine Umutomi (Founder, Neza Coffee) The non-profit Black Entrepreneurs and Businesses of Canada Society has announced the second iteration of its Black Pitch Contest, where Black entrepreneurs pitch their business idea for a chance to take home $25,000. Jackee Kasandy (CEO and co-founder of the Society). expalins: “This can be crucial getting a small business off the ground. It could be a game-changer to get the $25,000.” Immigrant from Rwanda, Nadine Umutoni, is one of those entering the Black Pitch Contest this year. Nadine says: “I moved to Canada 17 years ago. I’ve always wanted to start a coffee company, and…