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The Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches 15-Year Impact Report at UNGA81, Highlighting the Power of African Entrepreneurship

September 25,2026

Adama Bologo, founder of Bologo Tunique, creating contemporary African fashion in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

West African Alumni

Adama Bologo: Redefining African Fashion Through Heritage

September 15,2026

At the Brazilian Philanthropy Forum 2026 in São Paulo, Tony Elumelu Foundation CEO Somachi Chris-Asoluka shared an African perspective on the future of philanthropy

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Rethinking Philanthropy: TEF CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka Calls for Greater Global South Collaboration at Brazilian Philanthropy Forum

September 11,2026

Ivette Biokou, Founder of Ewatomi Market, transforming locally grown fruits into sustainable food products in Benin.

West African Alumni

Ivette Biokou Is Turning Benin’s Fruit Surplus Into Opportunity

September 10,2026

Louis Wilfried Yehouessi of CEVADEL-BENIN, transforming locally grown tomatoes into value-added food products in Benin.

West African Alumni

Louis Wilfried Yehouessi Is Turning Benin’s Tomato Harvests Into Economic Value

September 10,2026

Bamai Namata, Founder of Maibeta, using technology to connect customers with verified service providers in Cameroon.

Central African Alumni

Bamai Namata Is Building Trust Into Cameroon’s Informal Service Economy

September 10,2026

Nneile Nkholise, Founder of iMed Tech, developing biomedical technologies and customised medical devices through digital manufacturing.

South African Alumni

Nneile Nkholise Is Building Medical Technology Around African Patients.

September 10,2026

Tatenda Mungofa, Founder of Mureza Auto, developing vehicles designed for African roads and advancing automotive manufacturing in Africa.

South African Alumni

Tatenda Mungofa Is Building Vehicles for Africa, Not Just Selling Cars to It

August 28,2026

Hyacinth Orji, Founder of Quick Waka, building digital commerce and logistics solutions for informal businesses in Nigeria.

West African Alumni

Hyacinth Orji Is Bringing Nigeria’s Informal Markets Into the Digital Economy

August 28,2026

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The Tony Elumelu Foundation Launches 15-Year Impact Report at UNGA81, Highlighting the Power of African Entrepreneurship

Adama Bologo: Redefining African Fashion Through Heritage

Rethinking Philanthropy: TEF CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka Calls for Greater Global South Collaboration at Brazilian Philanthropy Forum

Ivette Biokou Is Turning Benin’s Fruit Surplus Into Opportunity

Louis Wilfried Yehouessi Is Turning Benin’s Tomato Harvests Into Economic Value

Bamai Namata Is Building Trust Into Cameroon’s Informal Service Economy

Nneile Nkholise Is Building Medical Technology Around African Patients.

Tatenda Mungofa Is Building Vehicles for Africa, Not Just Selling Cars to It

Hyacinth Orji Is Bringing Nigeria’s Informal Markets Into the Digital Economy

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