Business Week Afrika

🌟 A New Chapter for Business Week Afrika in Lagos! 🌟 We are beyond thrilled to announce the successful launch of Business Week Afrika in the vibrant city of Lagos! Our inaugural event was nothing short of inspiring, bringing together entrepreneurs, ecosystem builders, and change-makers under one roof. The day featured a powerful panel session on “Building Sustainable Businesses,” where industry leaders shared invaluable insights. A lively Q&A session followed, offering attendees a platform to engage, ask bold questions, and spark meaningful discussions. Our founder, Salma Ibra shared the heart of our mission—why we’re here, what drives us, and what the next few months hold for Business Week Afrika in Lagos. 🌍✨ We’re here to empower entrepreneurs with knowledge, skills, networks, and opportunities that will help them build thriving businesses and contribute to economic growth across Africa. Why Lagos? The city is the heartbeat of Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit—a melting pot of innovation, resilience, and ambition. Expanding into Lagos is not just our next step; it’s a leap towards unlocking the untapped potential of this incredible ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed and showcasing their innovations to the world. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing venue partner, The Nest Innovation Technology Park Ltd for providing the perfect space to kick off this journey. To the dedicated team that made this possible Adebola Adeleke and Paradise Okoronkwo your hard work and passion were the backbone of this success. 💛 As we look ahead, we’re excited to build a thriving community, expand our database of entrepreneurs, and continue creating platforms where African businesses can flourish. Here’s to Lagos—where dreams meet opportunity and entrepreneurship knows no limits. 🚀 #BusinessWeekAfrika #Entrepreneurship #LagosLaunch #EmpoweringAfrica #BuildingSustainableBusinesses #CommunityMatters  

Portraits from Abuja ✍️ Do you know an entrepreneur from Nigeria ? Tag them in the comments and have them tell us what their business is . We are looking to meet Nigerian business owners and grow our data base here . Wishing all of you a blessed week !

📍 Wrapped up an incredible week in Abuja with GIZ ( GIZ Nigeria & ECOWAS ) and DTC Nigeria! 🚀 In-line with our mission of Empowering African entrepreneurs. We came together for a Co-Creation Validation Workshop on Capacity Building to fine-tune a curriculum focused on empowering Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) and Digitalization Experts (DEs). The curriculum will be used to train 50 ISOs and DEs . The goal? Equipping them with the tools to help SMEs and MSMEs thrive in a digital world! 🌐✨ From brainstorming sessions to hands-on exercises, it was inspiring to see so many ideas come to life, all designed to help businesses across Nigeria and beyond tap into their digital potential. As we gear up to launch Business Week Afrika in Nigeria later this month , this was a great avenue to meet key industry players and fellow ESOs operating across the country . SMEDAN Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bumpa Globe Chamber Of Commerce Abuja Nigeria Here's to supporting MSMEs as they navigate the digital landscape—onward to a future of innovation and growth! 💼💡 #DigitalTransformation #MSMEs #CapacityBuilding #InnovationSupport #AbujaWorkshop #EmpowerAfrica

Bolt designed an accelerator program for it’s drivers , bodaboda riders and their spouses or children . This program was aimed to bring their business ideas to life with €2000 seed funding, access to mentorship and a learning journey with a curriculum . Our founder Salma Ibra was among the judges listening in on the business ideas during the pitching session and made a speech at the award ceremony . This project was particularly special to us as it aligns with our mission which is “ Empowering African Entrepreneurs “ . Huge thank you to organizations like Bolt for coming up with programs that support entrepreneurs with access to not only funding but also knowledge to navigate the entrepreneurship journey . #boltaccelaratorprogrammekenya Linda Ndungu Weyinmi Aghadiuno ASSEK

What is it they say about all work and no play ? Here we take “play” just as seriously as we take business . Have you attended a Business Week Afrika event ? This is a perfect opportunity for you as an entrepreneur to gain knowledge , skills , networks and opportunities that will propel your entrepreneurship journey and help you run a successful business . We have monthly events and one annual event every August . Don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn and advance your business career . #businessweekafrikaevents

It’s time to play a fun game with the Business Week Afrika community ! 🤩 Spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures ? Tag them in the comments below ! 👇 And here’s the twist - Everyone who gets tagged must reply with what they do! 🕵️♂️💼 Let’s see who’s got the best business pitch and how many connections we can make! Ready, set, go! 🚀

It’s time to play a fun game with the Business Week Afrika community ! 🤩 Spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures ? Tag them in the comments below ! 👇 And here’s the twist - Everyone who gets tagged must reply with what they do! 🕵️♂️💼 Let’s see who’s got the best business pitch and how many connections we can make! Ready, set, go! 🚀

Spot yourself or someone you know in these pictures ? Tag them in the comments below ! 👇 And here’s the twist - Everyone who gets tagged must reply with what they do! 🕵️♂️💼 Let’s see who’s got the best business pitch and how many connections we can make! Ready, set, go! 🚀

Reflecting on the Annual Business Week Afrika Summit ! ✍ Our keynote speaker Elizabeth Wassuna said something in her speech that was such an inspiration to us , she said keep documenting every step of your journey because it is what makes your story in the long run ! Our annual summits are such a big part of our story ! After taking some time to rest and reflect, we are filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible team that made this year’s summit possible. Planning the Annual Business Week Afrika Summit was far from easy. With everything happening in the country—the political instability and the uncertainty of these times—it felt like we were constantly navigating one problem after the other . But we did it! The feedback we’ve been receiving online has been overwhelmingly positive, and it warms my heart to see how much value the attendees gained. From the learning experiences in the different sessions to the diverse topics and connections with the speakers and partners , to the innovations showcased by our exhibitors . Everything was truly inspiring . The networking opportunities helped forge meaningful connections among fellow business owners. This is exactly why we do what we do. To see our community grow, learn, and thrive despite the challenges is the ultimate reward. Thank you to everyone who made this possible—our dedicated team, the speakers, the exhibitors, and every single attendee. Your support and participation mean the world to us. Until next year, let’s continue to push boundaries, innovate, and uplift one another. With deepest gratitude, #businessweekafrikaevents

I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to pitch Ace Mobility's story on such an esteemed platform during the #BusinessWeekAfrikaSummit 2024 , sharing our journey and vision for a more inclusive and accessible Africa with industry leaders and innovators has been an unforgettable experience. This opportunity fuels our drive to continue breaking barriers and making a tangible impact in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. The future is accessible, and we’re just getting started! Many thanks to James Owino Wangechi Wahome Magothe Innocent and the whole Anza Village team for your support this far. #AceMobility #BusinessWeekAfrika #AccessibleTransport #Inclusion #Innovation #AfricaRising ---