About Rebecca 22-year-old student and entrepreneur Rebecca is originally from Niamtougou, a town in northern Togo. She is a software developer who develops websites and mobile applications. Transition into Entrepreneurship After attending a beading and soapmaking workshop that her father paid for, Rebecca discovered a passion for the craft. She made a few samples that garnered positive feedback and sold well…
About Amadu Born in January 2000, Amadu was raised by a single mother alongside his siblings in Freetown. The family moved to Guinea and later returned to Sierra Leone. Amadu has long dreamt of being a businessman. He grew up helping his mother in her work as a petty trader. Transition into Entrepreneurship Amadu started his first business aged…
About Masello Hailing from the Free State, 22-year-old South African entrepreneur Masello Mokhoro has a deep passion for nature, community, and socioeconomic change. The rising young leader holds an advanced diploma in agricultural management and has served as a peer mentor and an active member of student organizations. Transition into Entrepreneurship A desire to attain long-term financial stability…
About Grace 22-year-old Grace Okezie comes from a family of seven. The Nigerian entrepreneur is in her final year as a medicine and surgery student at Abia State University Uturu in Aba. She holds a passion for teaching, and sees it as a way to not only impart or create knowledge and develop skills, but to also empower others. Transition into Entrepreneurship…
About Damilola Damilola Akinosun is passionate about designing products and experiences. The 22-year-old Nigerian has extensive experience with research marketing and he prides himself in leveraging strategic thinking to solve problems. Transition into Entrepreneurship Damilola recognized the frustration of having brilliant business ideas but not enough money to start or grow the business. Access to financial capital…
About Esther Esther is a 19-year-old aspiring architect and entrepreneur from Nigeria. She is a junior student studying Architecture in Covenant University. She is passionate about designing and manufacturing furniture pieces. Transition into Entrepreneurship The lockdown served as a catalyst for Esther to start designing furniture. She started posting designs online on social media and to her surprise, some…
About Eneyi Eneyi Oshi is a young leader who wants to improve food security. She is an outcome-oriented agri-preneur with knowledge and love for agriculture. With a desire to learn more and ensure she contributed to the sustainable growth of her business pursuits, Eneyi completed short business courses. Transition into Entrepreneurship In the last 5…
About Renata Renata Silva is a 19-year-old woman who is passionate about entrepreneurship and fashion. She was born and raised in Angola, then moved to Namibia. Being raised in a business-oriented family, entrepreneurship was always a part of her goals, so when she discovered her love for fashion, she saw an opportunity to transform her…
About Ali Ould Ali ould Mohamed was born into a modest family in northern Mali in the region of Gao where he completed his primary studies. In 2013, he discovered his leadership potential and his passion to help other people in low-income households. This led him to start his first business which was an association…
