Lagos Accelerator Turns 23 Creators Into Entrepreneurs
A new Nigerian program is helping digital creators build real businesses, not just viral content. Twenty-three African creators just started a six-week journey from influencer to founder.
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Foundation Empowers 24,000 African Entrepreneurs With $100M
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has invested $100 million in over 24,000 African entrepreneurs since 2015, creating 1.5 million jobs and generating $4.2 billion in revenue. In 2026, they just selected 3,200 more young business owners from across all 54 African countries to receive funding, training, and mentorship.
Ex-Googler Builds Shopify for Africa's Social Sellers
A new platform is helping thousands of small business owners across Africa turn WhatsApp chats and Instagram posts into organized online stores. Yelen combines payments, storefronts, and customer management into one simple system for merchants who sell through social media.
African Foundation Grants $16M to 3,200 Entrepreneurs
The Tony Elumelu Foundation just selected 3,200 young African entrepreneurs to receive $5,000 grants and business training starting March 22. Over 265,000 hopefuls from all 54 African countries applied for the life-changing opportunity.
Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.