Adeola Alli (Founder, One Health) The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) – a Pan-African pitch contest for early-stage technology startups seeking to ramp up traction and growth – is thrilled to bring even more excitement to early-stage entrepreneurs with startups based in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Kenya, and South Africa. In the fifth iteration of this prestigious competition, tech founders stand a chance to win the coveted USD 50,000 in equity, gain global recognition, and become part of MEST Africa’s lifelong supportive community. The top five finalists for the 2023 MEST Africa Challenge are: Letaji (Kenya): Revolutionizing the construction industry, Letaji is an online marketplace streamlining the…
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Chef Moyosore Odunfa (Founder, Àtiję experience) 📸 @moyo_rb Moyosore Odunfa (Chef Moyo) is head Chef at, and founder of The Àtiję Experience (Àtiję is a Yoruba word for ‘how we eat’). Based in Lagos-Nigeria, Àtiję serves multi-course Nigerian fine dining that offers not just an immersive culinary experience, but also proudly pushes the diversity and delectability of Nigerian cuisine to the forefront. 🎥a@tijeexperience Says Chef Moyo: “Our menus are fluid, based on seasonality so that we can offer you our interpretation of local cuisine at its best. We believe that Nigerian food tells deep, interwoven stories that teach us about who…
🎥 UBA Group/ RedMEdia Tony Elumelu (Chairman, United Bank for Africa – UBA) and his wife, Dr. Awele Elumelu certainly set the tone for a memorable Christmas during the UBA Denim & Diamond Rave season party – held on December 17, 2023, in Lagos-Nigeria.
Oluwatoyin Olaseinde (Founder, Money Africa & Ladda) 📸Oluwatosin Olaseinde Fintech leader and founder, Money Africa & Ladda, Oluwatosin Olaseinde recently turned 35, and shared these clear-cut money lessons from what she referred to as “my 35 years on earth”: 1️⃣ You are your biggest asset. Start treating yourself like a prime real estate.2️⃣ Everything starts in your mind. Personal finance is 80% mindset and 20% knowledge. Get your mind in the right atmosphere3️⃣You will lose money. The secret to financial independence is to win more than you lose. Don’t let your fear of losing hold you back4️⃣ Personal finance is…
Ini Obinna-Onunkwo (Founder, Little Weavers) Little Weavers, the ultra-fashionable, ready-to-wear (and bespoke) Afrocentric clothing brand that serves families, has turned 10. Iniobong Obinna-Onunkwo (Founder, Little Weavers) says: “For 10 years, we have continued to preach the gospel of African print. Beyond that, every piece is a story that tells the beauty of our culture and the need for young people to embrace it with pride”. Globally-recognised education advocate and film maker, Zuriel Oduwole, recounts her amazing experience with Little Weavers.
Joy Patrick-Ezeike (Founder, Omas Studios); May Yul-Edochie (entrepreneur, influencer) On December 17, 2023, entrepreneur and film producer, Joy Patrick Ezeike launched the newest service centre for Omas Studios, a multimedia (photography. film, broadcast) business that she founded 13 years ago. The company also unveiled May Yul-Edochie (entrepreneur and social media influencer) as its first-ever brand ambassador. Located in the Chevron-Lekki area of Lagos State (Nigeria), the new Omas Studios has re-iterated its intention to serve premium pictures and videography. Says Joy Patrick-Ezeike (Founder & CEO): “Together, we shall do our very best to help you create unforgettable moments through the…
Edmund Olotu (Founder & CEO, Bloc Bloc, a rising African fintech startup recently announced the launch of its flagship business banking solution, catering specifically to the needs of tech-savvy businesses across the continent. As a Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider that has empowered hundreds of startups with embedded financial services, Bloc Business Banking offers a comprehensive suite of financial services that include: Essential Banking Services: Corporate accounts, transfers, virtual cards, and more powered by licensed banks. Advanced Features: USD accounts, global payment acceptance, bill payment, custom checkout, and payment links. Seamless Integration: Bloc integrates seamlessly with existing business workflows and platforms. Says…
Kareem Elsirafy (Managing Partner, Modus Capital) In November 2023, startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region secured a significant funding milestone, raising $764 million across 42 funding rounds. This reflects a remarkable month-on-month increase of 390% and a substantial year-on-year growth of 74%. Saudi Arabia took the lead by securing the top spot, raising an impressive $338 million across nine deals The UAE followed closely in second place, accumulating $284 million across 22 deals Egypt maintained the third position, raising $130.5 million through five funding rounds The remaining capital was allocated to startups based in Kuwait, Morocco,…
Prince Boakye Boampong (Founder & CEO, DaSh) : tHE Ghanaian fintech shut down after raising $86.1M in five Years 📸 DASH In 2023, venture capital funding declined significantly across the world, and despite initial hopes that the promise of the African tech ecosystem might mean it avoided too much damage, the growing size of the continent’s “startup graveyard” suggests that this is not the case. As evidence, these 10 well-known startups have shut down in 2023. Sendy: In August, Kenyan end-to-end fulfillment startup Sendy shut down operations and announced a fire sale of assets (it didn’t call it that), with reports saying…
John-Paul Iwuoha 📸Activator HQ John-Paul Iwuoha leads the Activator HQ market research and intelligence team that tracks Africa’s most interesting business opportunities Activator HQ has just released a guide tagged Top 100 Business Ideas, created for entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, policymakers, project developers, and anyone who is keen to position themselves in Africa’s promising and fast-changing markets in 2024. Says Activator HQ: “After analysing dozens of value propositions, market gaps, demand sources, trends, and underserved niches across Africa, we have identified 100 of the most lucrative business ideas and investment opportunities the continent has to offer in 2024. “In addition to…