Hen Nyandei is a clothing and accessories brand launched some six (6) years ago in Freetown, Sierra Leone to meet the growing demand of African inspired fashion. It all began with accessories which included slippers and bags, today it is a full on fashion house and a sought-after brand. Due to the pandemic a lot…

The last few weeks have been horrific for most countries in the world, somewhat likened to a scene from a scientific thriller. The only difference is that the director is no longer in charge of the plot and no one knows what the future may bring. Sierra Leone has not been left behind, we are…

Companies can do more than just make money, they can serve others. Marc Benioff , Chairman & CEO, Salesforce What do companies small, medium and large have in common? The urge to be involved in building and supporting their communities. Business owners and entrepreneurs are expected to GIVE much more than goods, products and services….

Meet the man whose dreams led him into relocating home and engineering the change that he so desired. Francis Stevens George is on a mission to help build startups and scale up companies in Sierra Leone that will go global. He perceives that in doing so, he will be creating thousands of jobs, support in…

Lagos State is a cosmopolitan maze of lagoons and creeks in a geographical space that hosts over nine million people. There is great hustle and bustle, Lagos state, being the heart beat of Nigeria, with scores of people using the traditional means of transport. The state‘s thriving commercial gains are stifled by traffic woes, polluted…

My dream is to see an innovative, entrepreneurial, united and transformed Africa. When innovation becomes the bedrock of your beliefs, designing new products and processes turns into a pattern. Mokate Ashu is on the course of raising a new generation of African Kings and Queens who through innovation and entrepreneurship, will re-brand Africa to the…

Most often than not, people are awed when they learn that Waheed Awonuga is not just an accomplished medical doctor, but an entrepreneur in his own right. This is understandable, because a profession in medicine is a life-time responsibility that demands your all. On the flip side, an entrepreneur is someone who embodies dedication and…

I am Kaata Minah. I am a mother that’s married to an affectionate and supportive husband, Jeffrey N.A Peters . We are blessed with an adorable little daughter Julline. Being a mother has been a great blessing and it made me think of my own childhood.  These nostalgic thoughts gave birth to my brand: JNAP Ventures….

When Fred Deegbe walked out of a store in Ghana with a pair of  shoes , I doubted he knew how important that day was in the course of altering his destiny and influencing the world of entrepreneurship. That pair of high-end Pierre Cardin shoes  triggered curiosity in him. As he admired his new pair…

I dream of a world where everyone would have access to safe and clean water, this passion has steered my life's work. During my early teenage years, my mother and I came up with an idea of how to filter water. When we realized it tasted good and we started receiving positive feedback from people,...