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#209: There's more to success than the finish line.
Hello Venturer,
Another weekend is upon us. This weekend isn't just about catching up on sleep (although, let's be real, after the week Nigerians have had, that is important too). It's about chasing that itch. Remember that exhilarating, yet slightly terrifying feeling of starting a new adventure? That's the sweet spot of growth. Because adventures are usually a journey of discovery. You learn, you unlearn and then you relearn.
It is exactly what happened to Violet Amoabeng. In 2021, she became a finalist in the Africa's Business Heroes Prize Competition. Her experience transcended financial gain, The competition offered her a glimpse into the power of fostering Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial space. This week, we explore how giants like Alibaba are cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial spirit in Africa through the lens of Violet Amoabeng.
Suotunimi Orufa
Features Writer, Ventures Africa.
What’s new?
#ABH2024: Lessons from Alibaba’s ecosystem for African entrepreneurs
The rise of e-commerce giants like Alibaba has transformed global business, but their impact extends far beyond convenience and innovation. For African entrepreneurs like Violet Amoabeng (one of the top 10 finalists of Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition 2021), witnessing Alibaba’s cutting-edge business ecosystem has been an invaluable lesson in cultivating a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem on the continent. Read more.
Inside Liberia and Ghana’s plan to implement free roaming to reduce call cost
In 2017, ECOWAS introduced roaming regulations aimed at standardizing roaming activities across public mobile communication networks. These regulations sought to eliminate roaming surcharges and simplify cross-border mobile phone usage. However, the implementation has faced various challenges. Read more.
How Kevwe Ononuro claimed his spot in Nigeria’s budding animation industry
Animation (cartoons) has been on the global scene for over a century, even though it found its way into most African homes in the 80s. The Nigerian animation industry is a budding- yet thriving- industry, spanning multiple sectors, including film, television, gaming, advertising, and more. Read more.
Here are three big stories from Africa’s business and policy landscape you (probably) didn’t miss but should keep in mind this week:
Soft power - To attract, persuade, influence, and shape preferences through culture. Nigeria has effectively done this through entertainment. Our music, films, and content transcend borders, commanding global attention. As master storytellers, we leverage new technologies to amplify our cultural influence. Please read our latest magazine issue to learn more.
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