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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.
A Nigerian billionaire's foundation has invested over $100 million in 24,000 young African entrepreneurs since 2010, tripling its original goal. The initiative has helped create 1.5 million jobs across the continent while maintaining an 80% business success rate.
Since 2015, 24,000 young African entrepreneurs have turned small grants into businesses generating $4.2 billion and creating 1.5 million jobs. The Tony Elumelu Foundation's investment in Africa's next generation is proving that targeted support can transform entire economies.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation will announce 3,200 new entrepreneurs receiving $5,000 grants and training on March 22. Over 265,000 young Africans from all 54 countries applied for the life-changing program.
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.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has invested over $100 million in African startups across 15 years, empowering 24,000 entrepreneurs who've now created 1.5 million jobs. Their businesses have generated $4.2 billion in revenue, proving that opportunity plus capital equals transformation.