Nada Ghammem (Founder & CEO, Bionic Soul ) – winner of the POESAM €20,000 International Women’s Prize Revealed at Mobile World Congress Africa (Kigali, Rwanda), here’s a quick line-up of prizewinners at the 13th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) – grouped into three major categories: The International Women’s Prize (€20,000), won by Bionic Soul (Tunisia) – manufacturers and marketers of smart, custom-made, affordable bionic prostheses for amputees. The International Women’s Prize worth is awarded to a startup whose project is led by a woman, and that helps improve living conditions by providing specific solutions…
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Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (R) – Founder, 1000 Black Voices Every year since 2020, Black Tech Fest has hosted Europe`s largest festival of its kind that celebrates Black culture, showcases innovation, and creates pathways for underrepresented talent. At the October 2023 show, Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Founder, 1000 Black Voices) joined fellow panelists at the event – Rahmon Agbaje and Nora Bavey – to share deep insights into the entrepreneurial journey, the highs, the lows and the in-betweens.Speaking on a particular topic of current and of immediate interest, Dr. Shaw said: “Venture Capital had a spot – we are looking forward to…
RELEASE The FATE Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Amaka Nwaokolo as the Director of The FATE Institute, effective September 2023. The FATE Institute is the research, new thinking, advocacy, and policy division of FATE Foundation that is committed to leading innovative thinking and creating platforms to enable idea exchange and problem-solving strategies to foster sustainable entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Amaka brings to the role 15 years of professional work experience across private and social sectors with deep expertise in thought leadership, ecosystem mapping, and policy advocacy particularly within the small and growing business space and the entrepreneurship ecosystem.…
A couple of weeks ago Awele Elumelu (founder, Avon Healthcare) completed the world-class Bank of America Chicago Marathon. And she’s a regular at other marathons. Her husband, super-entrepreneur Tony Elumelu posted: “Congratulations #MrsTOE ❤️ on your completion of the 26.2 mile Bank of America Chicago Marathon. You continue to inspire”. Awele Elumelu (c) 📸 @tonyoelumelu on Instagram Physical activity can improve help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, and strengthen bones and muscles. To be detailed, exercise helps maintain a healthy blood pressure, keeps harmful plaque from building up in arteries, reduces inflammation, improves blood sugar levels, and helps stave off depression.…
It’s hard to believe that spice maker Adanne Uche (Founder, AdysAgro) started business from her humble kitchen. Adanne recently had the opportunity of welcoming Travis Adkins (CEO, of the U.S. African Development Foundation) to her offices. Adkins had this to say: “Whether personal or professional, at home or abroad I believe in the power of African and African Diasporan women entrepreneurs! “That’s why I support Adysgro, founded by Adanne Uche in her home kitchen in Lagos, Nigeria. Her all natural herbs 🌿 and spices 🌶️ are sumptuous and come in a wide variety of flavors! She also has a variety of honeys, palm…
We choose to highlight the awesome work done by Funlayo Alabi (Founder, Shea Radiance – a natural skincare product line). Over many years, we have watched this entrepreneur, wittingly or unwittingly, grow her business exponentially by pursuing the progress principle, which says in summary: whether executing a huge project or simply producing a high-quality product or service, everyday progress – even the smallest wins – can make all the positive difference in how the workforce feels and performs. The more frequently people experience a sense of progress, the more likely they are to be creatively productive in the long…
Prolific film director and TV Producer, Tolulope Olamide Ajayi is set to premiere his first-time feature ‘Over the Bridge’ on October 18, 2023 – in the UK. Set in Lagos-Nigeria, Over the Bridge trails investment banker Folarin (Ozzy Agu) who is mired in secrets. Plagued by an alcohol problem and intermittent panic attacks, his life
Shalom Lloyd (Founder of Naturally Tiwa Skincare), has got to be one of the most creative people. Hear her: “So, when you order any Naturally Tiwa Skincare product, your order is fulfilled by the learners at MK SNAP (Milton Keynes Special Needs Advancement Project) 🥰” Angela Novell (CEO, MK SNAP) was delighted to have her Naturally Tiwa
Ifeoma Dike – Founder IddUK (R) The second edition of Frieze Seoul (September 06-09,2023) saw Ifeoma Dike (Art connoisseur and Consultant, and Founder of IDDUK) back in South Korea – her second visit after 10 years. The fair ran apace with Kiaf SEOUL. While in the country, Ifeoma quotes Juno Lee (a businessman who lived between Nairobi & Seoul, and one of a new wave of international art buyers acquiring art from Africa) as saying: “African art is now getting more attention from Korean & Japanese collectors.” Read Ms. Dike’s detailed musings while in South Korea. Also read more about…
Back in September 2023, Ife Durosinmi-Etti (founder, Herconomy) was flashed across the surface of the Nasdaq Tower in New York’s Time Square. Incredibly, she’s back again – this time as a proud Milestone Champion of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center – basically for the important work done by Herconomy in promoting Gender Equality. Ife Durosinmi-Etti – Founder, Herconmy (L) Gary Stewart – MD, Techstars NYC 📸 Ife Durosinmi-Etti Says Ife: “Over the last 8 years, they [Nasdaq] have built a coalition of support which shows up for entrepreneurs everywhere [and] every way, and I have benefited from them immensely. I look forward to more❤️Congratulations…