📸The Tony Elumelu Foundation In a powerful demonstration of the link between entrepreneurial drive and physical well-being, Dr. Awele Elumelu—medical doctor, healthcare entrepreneur, and co-founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation—recently completed an Australian marathon, reinforcing a growing recognition among entrepreneurs: success isn’t sustainable without health. At 55, Dr. Elumelu continues to shatter expectations. Known for leading Avon Healthcare Limited and enhancing access to quality healthcare across Nigeria, she balances the demands of business and family with the discipline required of marathon running—traits emblematic of wise, resilient entrepreneurs. The demanding pace of entrepreneurship often leaves personal health last on the to-do…
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OceanHub Africa recently held its inaugural Lagos Blue Economy Showcase, featuring an incredible showcase of the individuals and innovations driving Africa’s Blue Economy forward. Building more than just businesses, these promising ocean-impact entrepreneurs are pioneering solutions that tackle the most pressing challenges facing the African continent, its coastlines, and communities. They are: 🇳🇬 RecycleMe (Nigeria) • 🇳🇦 Green Brine Technologies (Namibia) • 🇰🇪 Solakilimo Solutions Ltd (Kenya) • 🇹🇳 CHITELIX (Tunisia) • 🇰🇪 Kisumeo Organics (Kenya) • 🇹🇳 ExypnoTech (Tunisia) • 🇿🇦 @RAM Studios (South Africa) • 🇰🇪 Iko Chill (Kenya) • 🇿🇦 Khwezi Innovations (South Africa) • 🇲🇬 Adraho…
Applications are now open for the Itana Digital Residency Launchpad – a three-month, community-driven residency designed for founders, business owners, and diaspora professionals building and investing in Africa.At its core, the Itana Digital Residency Launchpad is a gateway into the pioneering Itana ecosystem—Africa’s first digital economic zone and virtual Free Zone built to empower technology and service-driven businesses across the continent. Says Itana: This is not an accelerator, so no demo days or pitch pressures.Instead, you gain access, visibility, and long-term support to help you achieve more. The essence of the Itana Digital Residency? A community of visionary builders The…
Team Urobo From a competitive pool of 56 startups in the Digital Incubator, three incredible teams from Sub-Saharan Africa have emerged amongst the Top 22 startups selected to join the prestigious in-person Hult Prize Global Accelerator at Ashridge House in the United Kingdom for four weeks, over the Summer. The trailblazing teams representing Africa are: 🔬 Urobo Biotech – Stellenbosch University, South AfricaFounders: Wessel Myburgh and Dominique Rocher🌱 Dunia Bora – Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT), KenyaFounders: Vincent Muhoro and Jepchirchir Sawe Carine Team Dunia Bora 💡 Think Hub ET Innovations – Addis Ababa University, EthiopiaFounders: Natnael Ababu, Abel…
Step into the heart of Nigeria’s startup revolution. GITEX Nigeria Startup Festival is opening its doors at Landmark Centre, Lagos, on 3–4 September 2025, and you can now register for free, but only for a limited time. Join thousands of tech enthusiasts, investors, and founders to experience the most dynamic startup gathering in West Africa. Whether you’re a founder, investor, developer, or tech fan, this is where Africa’s next unicorns come to life. REGISTER NOW Why You Shouldn’t Miss It: Discover Africa’s Next Tech Giants, First Learn from Real Founders Network with Investors, Mentors, and Talent Access Game-Changing Tech Get…
Google are thrilled to announce the 15 exceptional startups selected for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9! – a cohort chosen from nearly 1,500 applications. These innovators hail from Ghana, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, and South Africa, and are solving significant challenges across diverse sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, and professional services. E-Doc Online is one of the 15 startups joining the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa Class 9 (L-R) Babatunde Ogundipe (Co-Founder & CEO): Adam Bisi (Co-Founder) 📸Numeris Media Meet the Class 9 cohort: AFRIKABAL (Rwanda): A blockchain and AI-powered platform helping farmers, buyers and logistics firms trade crops securely and transparently.…
Adesuwa Okunbo Rhodes – Founding Partner & CEOFounding Partner & CEO, Aruwa Capital Management In a landmark moment for local manufacturing and industrial innovation in West Africa, Yikodeen Company Limited, a portfolio company of Aruwa Capital Management, has officially launched its ultra-modern, fully automated safety boot manufacturing facility—the most advanced of its kind in the region. The facility represents more than cutting-edge machinery. It tells a compelling story of homegrown innovation, job creation, and industrial transformation, setting a new benchmark for what is possible in West Africa’s manufacturing landscape. 🎥 Yikodeen As the first institutional equity investor in Yikodeen, Aruwa…
The “Dare2Dream Seminar” by Orange Corners is back at the University of Lagos for Wednesday, June 24, 2025. Following a successful 2024 edition, Orange Corners Nigeria are excited to return for the 2025 version – a transformative experience designed to help students unlock their full potential and pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. 2025 theme: Ignite Your DreamDate: Wednesday, June 25, 2025Time: 10 AM WATVenue: LT 009, Faculty of Science, UNILAG.Get ready to be inspired by a lineup of dynamic speakers: Adewale Adesanwo – Founder & CEO, Alchol Chemicals (OCN 22).Kieva Chris-Amusan, MD – Co-founder & CEO, Fertitude – 24/7 Reproductive Health…
Nominations are open now for the AWIEF Awards 2025!From groundbreaking startups to innovative business leaders and women driving digital and sustainable solutions, the AWIEF Awards honour those shaping Africa’s future. Nominees for the AWIEF Awards 2025 must meet the following general criteria: Must be female entrepreneurs, founders, co-founders, or leaders of organizations or ventures based in Africa. Must be at least 18 years old at the time of nomination. Must have demonstrated outstanding initiative, innovation, and leadership in their field or industry. Must have shown measurable impact and success, such as business growth, community engagement, or industry disruption. Must be…
🎥Tomi Davies According to renowned investor and ecosystem builder Tomi Davies: Founders say: “I can’t raise.”Investors say: “I can’t find quality deals.”It has become a trend – we can fix it. In a much-anticipated, eye-opening webinar, Davies cuts through the noise to uncover the real reasons African founders — both on the continent and across the diaspora — are often overlooked by investors. More importantly, he will share practical, proven solutions to bridge the gap. Whether you’re a founder seeking capital or an investor looking for credible deal flow, this conversation delivers what you’ve been missing: Join Tomi Davies for…