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Adama Bologo: Redefining African Fashion Through Heritage
Adama Bologo is making African heritage wearable for a new generation. Fashion can preserve history without being confined to the past. Across
Ivette Biokou Is Turning Benin’s Fruit Surplus Into Opportunity
Ivette Biokou is turning surplus fruit into sustainable business. Every harvest brings a window of opportunity. For farmers growing mangoes, bananas and
Louis Wilfried Yehouessi Is Turning Benin’s Tomato Harvests Into Economic Value
Louis Wilfried Yehouessi is creating more value from what Benin already grows. Every harvest creates a question. What happens next? For tomatoes,
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,
Aristide Chabi Is Making Knowledge Accessible in Benin
Aristide Chabi understands that access to information can shape the trajectory of academic discovery. For a student seeking a dissertation, a researcher
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
Maliki Sankaré: Transforming Mali’s Agricultural Landscape with TEF Support
In celebration of Mali’s Independence Day, the Tony Elumelu Foundation proudly spotlights Maliki Hamadoun Sankaré, a young Malian entrepreneur and founder of
Seed Grant in 2015: Ogola, TEF Alumni from Nigeria Success Story
According to the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) of Nigeria, Nigeria records 40% post-harvest losses annually in tomato production. While the annual
Success Story of Olanrewaju, 2017 TEF Alumni in Agriculture Sector
Lack of storage facilities is one of the problems facing farmers and the distributors of agricultural produce. It is estimated that 40%
Why Entrepreneurship? The Inspiring Journey of Afamefuna and Speedmeals
Afamefuna’s entrepreneurial journey began from a place of necessity and personal loss. After the passing of his father, and with the responsibility
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