“African entrepreneurs are the ones driving the charge of putting Africa on the global map. “African entrepreneurs are no longer waiting for their governments to create jobs. “At the Tony Elumelu Foundation, we advocate very strongly to governments across the continent to prioritise young African entrepreneurs. Since the growth of the African tech economy in post-pandemic times, the continent has recorded the death of some funded startups. While some startups provide infrastructure-based solutions, there is a need for more African entrepreneurs to look inwards to provide solutions around various consumer segments.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 19, 2023 10:25 UTC