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    13 Nigerians Listed for Africa Business Heroes 2022 Prize

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    By Editor on August 1, 2022 Business
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    13 Nigerian entrepreneurs have been listed for the final of Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic program established by the Jack Ma Foundation to spotlight and support African entrepreneurs.

    The 13 Nigerians are among the top 50 finalists for its 2022 edition which received more than 21,000 applications and saw applicants from across all 54 African countries.

    The Nigerians are Abdullateef Olaosebikan of NaFarm Foods Ltd, Abimbola Adebakin of my-Medicines Pan African Limited, Amanda Etuk of Messenger, Ayoola Dominic of Koolboks, Femi Oyedipe of LoshesChocolate, Okey Esse of Powerstove Energy and Oluwatomi Ayorinde of CrowdForce.

    Others are Oluwatomi Solanke of Trove Finance, Oluwatosin Olaseinde of Money Africa, Rahmah Aderinoye of Rashak Farms and Agro Allied Limited, Riches Attai of Winich Farms, Seyi Abolaji of Wilson’s Juice Company Ltd and Tunde Adeyemi of D-Olivette Global Enterprise.

    There was a 20  percent increase in applications from Central Africa, accounting for 9 percent of the total applications received. Southern Africa accounted for 17 percent, while East Africa and West Africa accounted for 17 percent and 43 percent of all applications respectively.

    Additionally, there was a 26 percent increase in applications from North Africa compared to last year, accounting for 7 percent of the total applications received. This year, the number of applications from 34 countries rose by more than 50 percent. Countries such as Egypt, Burkina Faso, Malawi and Burundi especially saw tremendous growth in applications, further strengthening ABH’s position as a truly Pan-African initiative.

    Women entrepreneurs were well-represented amongst the pool of applicants, making up 31 percent of applications. The participants also ranged in age from 19 to 72, a demonstration that there is no age limit on being an entrepreneur. Entering its fourth edition, ABH has become a well-recognized philanthropic program in Africa. Most applicants learned about the competition through word of mouth.

    A pool of over 60 judges will now interview the top 50 candidates who come from a wide variety of industries, including agriculture, energy, healthcare, retail and manufacturing. Among the top 50, 10 percent are Francophone, 42 percent are female and 60 percent operate in rural areas. For the first time, applicants from Burkina Faso, Somalia, Guinea, and Burundi are represented in the top 50.

    “We are thrilled to see that all of the countries and regions of Africa are represented in this year’s competition and to have a more diverse pool of applicants than ever,” said Zahra Baitie-Boateng, Head of Partnerships & Programs, Africa’s Business Heroes. “It is encouraging to see more than 21,000 entrepreneurs throw their hats into the ring from a wide spectrum of industries, regardless of their gender and age.”

    “The top 50 finalists of the ABH 2022 competition show what great potential and talent exists in Africa. We are looking forward to spotlighting them and giving them the support they need to grow and generate a positive impact for both their businesses and the communities they serve,” she added.

    The top 50 finalists of ABH 2022 recently participated in a virtual boot camp in preparation for their next round of interviews with judges. The boot camp featured sessions led by partners and judges alike. Topics included using data to better understand markets, identifying opportunities to scale, running effective digital marketing campaigns and selling in the digital age.

    In late August, the top 20 will be identified and announced. The top 10 will be announced in October before they go on to the grand finale where they will pitch live to global business legends and secure their share of the US$1.5 million prize pool. The official slogan of the competition this year, “It’s African Time,” is a bold call to action to all talented African entrepreneurs who are challenging stereotypes associated with “African time” – by creating local impact and building a better, more inclusive future through their businesses.

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