Timothy Armoo – Business Builder | Global Speaker | #1 Sunday Times Bestselling Author Timothy Armoo’s journey is anything but linear. From early wins and painful losses to building and exiting a multi-million-pound business, his story captures the reality behind entrepreneurial success: repeated failure, resilience, and the discipline to keep going. In this reflection, Armoo reframes setbacks not as obstacles, but as the essential foundation for building something meaningful and enduring. Read his inspiring piece below: “Age 10: Came to London from Ghana.Age 14: Started first business. Made £500.Age 16: Fired from first job after 3 days because I outsourced…
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In a continued push to back women building careers in tech, She Code Africa, in partnership with Cleva, has announced the recipients of its Women’s Month Freelancer Support Initiative. The program spotlights six Nigerian women freelancers, providing them with essential tools and funding to accelerate their growth in an increasingly competitive digital economy—reinforcing the broader mission to turn access into real opportunity. Says She Code Africa x Cleva: We are proud to announce the 6 recipients of the She Code Africa x Cleva Women’s Month Freelancer Support Initiative. 💓 [For] Women’s Month [March 2026], we set out to put resources…
Serlina Boyd, founder of the UK-based Cocoa Girl [📸 Serlina Boyd] Serlina Boyd, founder of the UK-based Cocoa Girl, has announced the launch of the Cocoa Girl Princess Agency, a new initiative aimed at creating opportunities for young Black girls in the modelling and media industry. Set to officially open in April 2026, the agency is designed to connect young talent with global campaigns while addressing long-standing issues around representation and self-esteem. Boyd, who first gained recognition for launching Cocoa Girl—widely regarded as the UK’s first magazine dedicated to celebrating Black girls—has continued to expand the brand into a broader…
Oyin Solebo Oyin Solebo has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Cascador, marking a strategic move to strengthen the organization’s focus on scaling high-growth African businesses. Solebo brings extensive experience across venture capital, startup acceleration, and ecosystem building, most notably through her leadership role at the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator. Her appointment signals Cascador’s intent to deepen operational support for founders and expand its impact beyond leadership training into sustained business growth. In her new role, Solebo will oversee operations, program delivery, and strategic execution, with a mandate to build systems that enable founders to transition from early traction…
A familiar craving It started with a familiar feeling—one that many Africans in the diaspora know too well. A long day. A craving for something real. Something that tastes like home. For Adeoluwa Fola-Alade and Zikora Enweani (Founders of Kwikish), that craving often pointed to one thing: proper West African food. Not shortcuts. Not watered-down versions. The real thing—rich, layered, deeply satisfying. The time problem But there was a problem. Real African cooking takes time. The kind of time that modern life rarely gives. Between work, commuting, and everything else that comes with living in a fast-paced city like London,…
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