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, the role of entrepreneurship in development, and why stronger partnerships across the Global South can unlock greater impact. Philanthropy is changing. Across the world, organisations working to advance the public good are confronting …
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Rethinking Philanthropy: TEF CEO, Somachi Chris-Asoluka Calls for Greater Global South Collaboration at Brazilian Philanthropy Forum
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Tatenda Mungofa Is Building Vehicles for Africa, Not Just Selling Cars to It
Tatenda Mungofa believes a vehicle can reveal a great deal about the economy that produced it. From the roads it was designed to navigate and the climate it was built to endure, to the infrastructure that supports it and the customers it serves, automobiles are often shaped by their local environments. Yet for much of …
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Hyacinth Orji Is Bringing Nigeria’s Informal Markets Into the Digital Economy
Hyacinth Orji believes Nigeria’s next major e-commerce opportunity may already be operating from the neighbourhood shop. Recognising that thousands of small businesses, from food vendors and pharmacies to local retailers and traders, form the backbone of the economy yet remain largely outside the digital systems shaping modern commerce, he founded Quick Waka to bridge that …
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David Mustapha: 5 Ways AI Is Transforming E-Commerce In Nigeria
David Mustapha believes technology can reduce the uncertainty that comes with online shopping. Despite photos, descriptions, and reviews, customers often struggle to accurately visualise products, leading to disappointment, returns, and lost trust for businesses. As the Founder of XRNET, a Nigerian software company, he is using artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and …
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Africa-First: How the Tony Elumelu Foundation Is Redefining Venture Pipelines
Africa-first: Global corporations are under growing pressure to diversify supply chains and deliver measurable social impact. Meanwhile, African entrepreneurs are producing solutions that are bold, market-ready, and deeply attuned to local realities. The problem is not innovation; it is access. Corporate procurement systems are often built for legacy suppliers, leaving new and agile ventures shut …
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 100 Rwandan Entrepreneurs for Aguka Ideation Programme
The Tony Elumelu Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Youth and Arts of Rwanda, and the European Union, has welcomed the fourth cohort of the Aguka Ideation Programme, celebrating the selection of 100 young Rwandan entrepreneurs who are set to transform bold ideas into thriving businesses. As the …
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$4.2 Billion in Revenue. 1.5 Million Jobs. Why The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s Bet on African Entrepreneurs Is Paying Off
As Africa marks MSME Day, The Tony Elumelu Foundation CEO Somachi Chris-Asoluka’s message offers a timely reminder that the continent’s future will not be built by aid or government alone, but by entrepreneurs creating value, solving problems, and generating prosperity from the ground up. What is Africa’s greatest economic asset? For decades, the answers have been familiar. Oil. Gas. …
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مؤسسة توني إلوميلو تفتح باب التقديم لبرنامج ريادة الأعمال لعام 2026
أبرز مؤسسة خيرية لريادة الأعمال في أفريقيا تُحفّز الجيل القادم من روّاد الأعمال الأفارقة رأس مال تأسيسي غير قابل للاسترداد بقيمة 5,000 دولار أمريكي، وتدريب عالمي المستوى، وإرشاد لأجرأ المؤسسين في أفريقيا أكثر من 24,000 رائد أعمال ممولين، و2.5 مليون شخص تم تدريبهم، و1.5 مليون وظيفة تم خلقها، وإيرادات بلغت 4.2 مليار دولار أمريكي منذ …
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La Fondation Tony Elumelu ouvre son Programme d’Entrepreneuriat 2026
La principale philanthropie entrepreneuriale d’Afrique catalyse la prochaine génération d’entrepreneurs africains Capital d’amorçage non remboursable de 5 000 USD, formation de classe mondiale et mentorat pour les fondateurs les plus audacieux d’Afrique Plus de 24 000 entrepreneurs financés, 2,5 millions formés, 1,5 million d’emplois créés, 4,2 milliards de dollars de revenus générés depuis 2015 Lagos, Nigeria …
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Fundação Tony Elumelu Inaugura Programa de Empreendedorismo 2026
A Filantropia Líder em Empreendedorismo da África Catalisa a Próxima Geração de Empreendedores Africanos Capital inicial não reembolsável de US$ 5.000, capacitação de classe mundial e mentoria para os fundadores mais ousados da África 24.000+ empreendedores financiados, 2,5 milhões capacitados, 1,5 milhão de empregos criados, US$4,2 bilhões em receita gerada desde 2015 Lagos, Nigéria – …
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