How we made it in Africa
How we made it in Africa, Nelly MurungiLearn from Africa’s most interesting entrepreneurs and investors.
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'We will open Africa' – A conversation with Aliko Dangote
Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here.
This interview was first published by the International Finance Corporation
A candid conversation between IFC man...
How we made it in Africa II shortlisted for BCA African Business Book of the Year 2026
How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit has been shortlisted for the Business Council for Africa (BCA) African Business Book of the Year Awards 2026.
The book is available here.
The annua...
Gyms in Nigeria: ‘We could be a thousand times larger'
In 2024, private equity firm Verod Capital invested in i-Fitness, a Nigerian gym chain founded in 2015 by the entrepreneur Foluso Ogunwale.
(Read more: Nigerian businessman seizes opportunity in fitness industry)
Verod co-founder Danladi...
Private rail in South Africa: 'A once-in-a-generation opportunity'
Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company, discusses building a private rail business on the continent.
Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here.
Sell first, produce later
Hadija Jabiri
The following article is a slightly edited excerpt from our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit. The publication was recently launched at Harvard Business Schoo...
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