Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Nigeria this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the Yaba technology hub in Lagos, meet with developers and partners, and explore Nollywood. Zuckerberg is in Nigeria to listen and learn and take ideas back to California on how Facebook can …
Sheriff Shittu, a technology entrepreneur and CEO at showroom.ng, announced today, in an article on Medium, that he was shutting down his business after twelve years of attempting to get it to scale. Despite his challenging situation, he took time to share six key invaluable insights to help similarly situated entrepreneurs. We salute Shittu’s bravery …
With clear skin, a beautiful disposition and killer smile, it was only a matter of time, to us, that Nollywood A-list actress Nse Ikpe-Etim would delve into the beauty business. Ikpe-Etim recently announced the launch of her hair and skin care line called ‘Eden’s Theory,’ and here are five things you need to know about the …
Nigerian beauty mogul Tara Fela-Durotoye began her beauty company, House of Tara International, with $100 but by 2011, according to Bloomberg Africa, her net sales were $7million. Credited for launching Nigeria’s first bridal directory and makeup school, in 2013 Forbes Magazine listed her as one of ’20 Young Power Women In Africa.’ She is also …
Born in South East London to a Sierra Leonean mother and Nigerian father Princess Onitilo has always had a calling of excellence in her life. Having graduated with honours from Warwick University with a degree in Law and Sociology the future seemed set for Princess but her entrepreneurial spirit has led her down a different …
Congratulations to Angel Adelaja, CEO, Fresh Direct Limited, a Nigerian company, who is one of the recipients of the Venture fund. Two weeks ago, The Venture, luxury whisky Chivas Regal’s search to find and support the most innovative startups from across the world, rewarded five social enterprises the remaining share of their $1million annual fund …