New post

Africa Is The Last Frontier

Why Africa’s informal economy, unmet needs and growing markets present one of the world’s strongest opportunities for Africans and the diaspora.

Vision Is a Form of Genius.

Elon Musk is often judged by his politics and personality, but entrepreneurs can learn powerful lessons from his vision, positioning and ability to mobilise talent.

The Money Is in the Follow-Up

Some entrepreneurs confuse silence with rejection. The opportunity, however, often belongs to the person hungry and persistent enough to follow up.

Every Unanswered Call Is Someone Choosing Your Competitor

Some entrepreneurs confuse being hard to reach with being valuable. The real advantage is staying young, flexible and responsive as your business grows.

Luck Finds the Positioned Founder

How deliberate positioning turns visibility, credibility, and preparation into opportunity | Social Innovators Programme Fellowship | Prof. Rose Leke

When good writing starts looking suspicious

Founders are being taught to fear polished writing at the exact moment they need better storytelling.

From AU doors to Ethiopian Airlines lessons

Lessons from Ethiopian Airlines | FINCA Ventures Prize Competition | Meet Dr Tedros

Rich in Skills, Poor in Wealth

A practical, step-by-step guide for professionals to turn skills, experience, and knowledge into scalable income beyond a salary | 2026 Imagine Cup Competition | Aliko Dangote

Simba Is Waiting For Mufasa To Die

Can innovation thrive under old regimes? | SurveyMonkey | Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship

The Psychology of Enough

You’ve built a good business, but not a great one. Here’s how comfort quietly kills ambition and what to do before it kills yours.

Faith is not a Business Strategy

Lessons on Accountability, Excuses, and Excellence in Entrepreneurship | Founder Insights from Tony Elumelu | Anzisha Prize Fellowship Program 2026

Flex Culture

Flex Culture vs. Systemic Change | Lessons from Strive Masiyiwa vs Wicknell Chivhayo | LPG Opportunity in Africa | 11 Insights from Steve Jobs

The Day I Missed Trevor Noah but Found Another Powerful Story in a Township Mall

Sometimes the lessons that shape us don’t come from boardrooms, big-name investors, or celebrity entrepreneurs. Last week, I missed my chance to talk to Trevor Noah only to bump into someone who reminded me that the most powerful business insights often come from the people we overlook. From pizza boy to employer in just two years, this story is a reminder that solving real problems for real people is where true entrepreneurship begins.

The AI Goldmine in Africa

AI for Africa must address African realities | FoondaMate, the chatbot that launched 2 years before ChatGPT | The Story of Dacod Magagula | AI Opportunities in EdTech

Fool's Gold

Africa's fatal seduction with Western validation | Insights from DJ Sbu | Scoop from The Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference | Opportunities in Africa

Show us how you did it so that we can do it too.

Africa Has 135,000 Millionaires. Why Don’t We Hear From Them?

Is Your Bank Account Lying to You?

What's the real reason entrepreneurs in Africa struggle? Hint: It has nothing to do with your bank account. Discover the secret to building a generational business.

Your Income Will Never Exceed Your Personal Development

Your next five years don't have to look like your last five. Don't just dream of success, build the capacity to handle it.

Stop Monopolising Access | No To Gatekeepers.

Is gatekeeping killing our startup ecosystems? We explore the uncomfortable truth| Get founder insights from Tshepo Mohlala| Spotlight James Manyika & Wode Maya| G20 policy and more expert takes.

African Paradox: Rich Africa - Poor Africans

Inside the Y20 Pre-Summit: What Africa’s Youth, Entrepreneurs, and Leaders Must Hear Now.

Planting Baobabs

What would YOU say to G20 Leaders? Why Africa Must Think Beyond Instant Gratification.

Let's Be Billionaires

What’s the cost of letting billionaires write the rules? And what’s the cost of being too broke to say no?

Heirs, Thieves and Hard Workers.

Is the average African truly moral or just waiting their turn to steal? This piece explores the seduction of stolen wealth and the hard path to honest riches.

State Of The Hustle

Discover key insights into Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape in 2025, from rising startups and capital trends to women-led innovation, digital disruption, and what’s next for the continent’s hustle economy.