On November 23, 2023 Google celebrated the graduation of 5,300 small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, from its Hustle Academy bootcamp.
In Nigeria, the Hustle Academy has awarded N75 million to 15 of these SMBs through its Hustle Academy Fund, underscoring major commitment to the growth of African SMB growth.
The 15 Nigerian small business owners are:
- Ifeoma Augusta Anselem – Rae’s Clothing
- Femi Bolaji – Wauley Projects Limited
- Nafisa Abdulrazaq Sabo – Pinch N’ Dash
- Funmilola Moronke Agbayewa – Segunfunmi Foods Nigeria Limited
- Chigozie Bashua – The Nut Place Limited
- John Samuel Andefiki – Kita Farm
- Hussaini Aliyu Baba – Lead Way Family Poultry
- Aminu Abdulkarim – A.A.K. Shoes
- Constance Ufuoma Edesiri – Stance Fashion Empire
- Chikere Onyinyechi Breakthrough – Clozetsales
- Anita Aletor – Rotela Business Synergy
- Ojo Femi Christopher – Foodlane ventures
- Angela Jidechukwu Nwabueze – Jelapetra Farms Ltd
- Eniola Robert – Ennie Wears
- Blessing Akpan – Inyene Agro Processing Factory Ltd
Launched in 2022, the Google Hustle Academy has, to date, provided practical training, mentorship, and access to essential tools and resources to a total of 10,300 small businesses across Africa, equipping them with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic business landscape.