Chef Juliet ‘Juls’ Aigbe (Founder, Cakeflair) In order to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) goal 2 &12, Chef Juliet Aigbe (Founder, Cakeflair) kicked off an impact community group where together with other women, she shares knowledge on baking, and advocates for the use of Millet. She says: “These other women ( and a number of men, Lol) are not necessarily bakers but love baking and interested in backward integration. “We hope to hit 10,000 baker-moms by 2025. đĽ Juliet Aigbe “If you have never used your oven, fryer or kitchen gadgets significantly, this is a networking group…
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On March 01, 2024, businessman and Chairman of the Cubana Group, Obinna Iyiegbu launched an electric car-hailing service in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, under the brand name Enviable Transport. Latching onto the promise that the new service would bridge an existing gap in urban transportation, Abuja residents have taken to the electric vehicle (EV) fleet on offer by Enviable Transport. Iyiegbu is known for his shrewdness, and is relentless in pursuing his vision of electric vehicles being the next big thing for affordable and secure ride-hailing and car subscriptions. The world over, the mobility services sector (including ride-hailing, car…
On February 29, 2024, larger than life #KillerPitchMaster Precious L. Williams (Founder, Perfect Pitch Group) delivered a scintillating masterclass titled ‘Developing Your Powerful Pitch”, with members of the Milliners Association of Nigeria (MIAN) as her audience. Organised by Bank & Entrepreneur Africa, the central teaching of the masterclass to 36 milliners across four countries (Nigeria, Ghana, Canada, Botswana) was: âWHY YOU ARE THE ONLY CHOICEâ when it comes to closing a sale. Precious says: “Honored to have trained milliners – talented women creating the dopest hats, fascinators, etc. across Ghana, Nigeria and other African countries! Thank you NumĂŠris MĂŠdia and Publisher…
The two-hour Bank & Entrepreneur Photography Masterclass with Marc Goldberg held as scheduled on February 27, 2024. It was an incredible success, with expert instructor Marc sharing his deep experience as a successful photographer, and the moving swiftly to real-life critiques of 26 photographs (below), taken by some of the 39 masterclass participants. Everything was up for discussion – lighting, angles, noise, ordinary-can-be-extraordinary, exposure, passive income, copyright, watermarks, dynamism, pricing, software, accessories, customer retention, value, and reputation.Goldberg described the earning opportunities for even basic photographers as a goldmine, considering the subject matters – landscapes, people, culture – that are uniquely…
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) đ¸ 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:âĄď¸ Achieve flexibility to care for her infant.âĄď¸ 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…
Chef Adejoke Bakare (Founder, Chishuru Restaurant) đ¸@Chishuru Chef Adejoke Bakare’s restaurant Chishuru (which, in Nigeria’s Hausa language translates to âthe 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…
đ¸ The TonyElumeluFoundation As a part of the Tony Elumelu Foundationâs 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 â March 1 Women Entrepreneurship For Africa (WE4A), open from January 1 â March 1 TEFConnect is the Foundationâs proprietary digital platform that provides capacity-building support, advisory and market linkages to over 1.5million Africans and counting. The platformâs unique training curriculum covered insightful topics including Starting Your Business, Business Management & Fundamentals, Leadership…
Olamide Olowe (Founder & CEO of Topicals) Nigerian-American entrepreneur Olamide Olowe has turned the beauty industry on its head in just four short years and even made history in 2022 as the youngest Black woman to raise $10 million in funding. After spending much of her childhood coping with chronic skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, Olamide founded the groundbreaking dermal company Topicals in August 2020 to offer safe, effective products for all skin types. But her early entrepreneurial journey started in 2015 when she co-founded the beauty brand SheaGIRL in partnership with SheaMoisture, which was later acquired by Unilever in 2017. Esthetician-approved Topicals has…