By Lipton Matthews The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and are celebrated for their successes in entrepreneurship and academia. The Igbos’ success extends outside the borders of Nigeria and cannot be considered a fluke. To account for their accomplishments, anthropologists have conducted several studies to ascertain the factors responsible for the … [Read more...] about Africa’s Entrepreneurs: The Igbos of Nigeria
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“Uber for Everything” Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Economy
By Martha Njolomole “Since its founding in 2008, Airbnb hosts across Africa have earned more than $400 million in direct income from renting out their properties via the service.” - Reuters, 2018 When safari guide Goodwin Ndosi first heard the word “Airbnb,” he thought it was a person, not a business. “I don’t know him, who is he?” he asked. After learning more, he was … [Read more...] about “Uber for Everything” Is Revolutionizing Africa’s Economy
Rap Superstar Akon Creates World’s First “Crypto City” in Africa to Fight Controlled Economy
By Matt Agorist While many other rappers in the hip hop world use their spare time and money to pose for photos with large amounts of cash while degrading women, rap superstar and Senegal transplant Akon is using his fame and changing the world. In 2018, he began a solar investment program in Sierra Leone to bring thousands of solar powered lights and traffic lights to the … [Read more...] about Rap Superstar Akon Creates World’s First “Crypto City” in Africa to Fight Controlled Economy