Africa Doesn’t Need Conquerors, It Needs Partners - My take on Bloomberg’s Investor’s Guide to Africa
The frontier framing implies that Africa is there to be discovered. In essence, it exists as a blank slate waiting for global investors to draw the blueprint but Africa isn’t uncharted; it’s undervalued. There are centuries of systems, skills, and structures that continue to evolve even when they don’t fit Western investment models.
Where Will Your First Million Come From? Funding Pathways for Startups in Emerging Markets
Where banks won’t lend, microfinance institutions (MFIs) step in. Africa is home to over 400 MFIs serving more than 40 million people. They’ve long been the backbone of Africa’s informal economy, providing small loans to farmers, market women and gig workers.
Reflections from the Sierra Leone Diaspora Investment Conference: My Top Five Takeaways
As co-host, I challenged every attendee to do more than just listen. I asked each of us to make at least one meaningful connection in the room. Why? Because when like-minded individuals come together with shared intentions, the possibilities are endless. We weren’t just guests in a room, we were stakeholders in Sierra Leone’s future.