The largest digital networking platform for African entrepreneurs.
Joined November 2018
- Tweets2.5K
- Following63
- Followers11.1K
- Likes1.4K
Pinned Tweet
For more than a decade, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has empowered African entrepreneurs with the training, mentorship, networks, and seed capital needed to build thriving businesses, create jobs, and transform communities across all 54 African countries.
This is #TEFImpact.
As we look ahead to the 2027 Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, we have 5 questions to challenge your entrepreneurial thinking.
From solving community problems to building thriving businesses, how would you turn your ideas into impact?
TEFConnect retweeted
Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in you.
This week, be that person. Encourage someone, share your knowledge, or open a door of opportunity.
As our founder, @TonyOElumelu reminds us, we all have a responsibility to create opportunities for others.
Prof. Andrew Amenaghawon builds bridges between academia and industry, research and practice.
A TEF Mentor since 2021, he leads the Bioresources Valorization Lab at UNIBEN, with 200+ publications and an h-index of 26.
Waste is just a resource nobody has figured out yet.
@DeGudDoctor_ leads research turning biomass into high-value fuels and materials, and has guided hundreds of students to international scholarships.
tonyelumelufoundation.org/me…
Sometimes, all it takes is one person who believes in you.
This week, be that person. Encourage someone, share your knowledge, or open a door of opportunity.
As our founder, @TonyOElumelu reminds us, we all have a responsibility to create opportunities for others.
From vision to impact.
2019 TEF Entrepreneur Winfred Akelo turned a bold idea into Hello Laundry, a growing business creating jobs and making life easier for thousands in Uganda.
Her journey is proof that when entrepreneurs are empowered, communities thrive.
Turning opportunity into impact!
#TEFAlumni Koko Mawuto-tona Nikue transformed her Tony Elumelu Foundation support into a thriving leather brand, reviving West African craftsmanship, creating jobs for women & youth, and championing sustainability.
#TEF2026
Building a sustainable business isn't about quick wins; it's about building systems, creating value, and driving impact that lasts.
In our recent Masterclass we explored 5 essential pillars for long-term business sustainability and scalable growth.
#TEF2026
From innovative businesses to inspiring entrepreneurial journeys, these women are driving growth and creating opportunities in their communities.
#IYBAWE4A #EmpoweredByTEF
Turning opportunity into impact.
2024 #TEFAlumni Mago Hasfa transformed TEF support into lasting change through The Book Drive Store. From community libraries to the AI-powered SOMA App, she’s advancing literacy and empowering young authors across East Africa.
How do you scale across Africa sustainably?
Corporate finance expert Samson Timitope breaks down the key expansion models every entrepreneur should understand in this TEF Masterclass.
🎥 Watch now: youtube.com/live/62Y4Af0IWaY…
Wealth begins with what you know.
Money can create opportunities, but financial knowledge helps you sustain and grow them.
This week, invest in yourself: learn one new skill, make one smarter financial decision, and take one step closer to your goals.
Building a resilient business goes beyond profit. It’s about creating lasting value for people, the planet and the economy.
📺 WATCH THE FULL MASTERCLASS to learn how to integrate sustainability into your business strategy: youtube.com/live/cxHKf47Y6es…
