Annual Summit Last week, a delegation from WestlionCo made a courtesy call to the Rwanda High Commission ahead of the upcoming Africa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Summit 2024. This meeting aimed to set the stage for meaningful discussions regarding youth development on the continent and to garner collaborative support for pending projects and the summit, schedul …
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35 Under 35 We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Cohort of Africa’s 35 Under 35 Annual Listing and Awards. This esteemed recognition highlights the incredible accomplishments, immense potential, fortitude and exemplary leadership of young female entrepreneurs across the continent who are driving innovation and making significan …
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The Unveil Brief Profile My name is Mary Tackie Yaoboi, a graduate of Knutsford University College with a major in human resource management. Since childhood, I have harbored a deep-seated desire and lifelong dream to join the security force. Despite numerous applications to various forces, I faced repeated rejection. I even played basketball for the Ghana Po …
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The Unveil Brief Profile Mary Aba Buckman is an ambitious and hardworking Ghanaian business owner who has carved a niche for herself in the creative industry. She is the Founder and Creative Lead at Creatrix Studios, where she also serves as a 3D Signage Consultant and Graphic Designer. With over six years of experience in the field, Mary has developed a repu …
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The Unveil Brief Profile Atsupi Davoh is a young Ghanaian business enthusiast. She had her tertiary education at the University of Plymouth and has a bachelor’sdegreeinBusiness. She has interned, volunteered, and worked across a vast range of industries such as; education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, packaging, construction, and design (Graphic Design, UX …
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The Unveil A brief profile Patience Ami Aidam is a passionate and astute individual who is interested in one of Ghana’s growing brands when it comes to packaged popcorn in Ghana and beyond. She pursued and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. She qualifies as a new breed of young Africans who are dynamic, …
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Entrepeneurship Self-Leadership Successful entrepreneurs subscribe to a pattern of foundational self-leadership behaviors. They hold themselves to the highest ethical standards, they envision a possible future, set challenging goals and find the intrinsic motivation to attain them. They take responsibility for their actions and make efforts to continually improve. …
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Entrepeneurship It is generally known that entrepreneurship contributes substantially to economic growth and has become the primary means of fostering economic development in advanced and emerging economies. This article highlights the undefeatable role entrepreneurship plays as an independent factor in the development of an economy. Job Creation In a time of g …
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Business Dear Entrepreneur, I made a mistake. When I started the business, I thought I had to work like a dog for the first 5 years, and then the business would be set up & run itself. I deployed this boost of energy HARD and EARLY. I didn’t realise that when that time came, and the business was mature, I would be a leader of service, not just a busi …
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The Unveil Brief Profile My name is Elizabeth Ohene, I am a Ghanaian business executive with diverse background in real estate encompassing Brokerage, Sales, and Project Management. I approach every opportunity as a lifelong learner, eagerly embracing new experiences. My primary objective is to make a positive impact and foster thriving environments, bringing ab …
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The Unveil Ruby Mudey is a hardworking Ghanaian entrepreneur who runs a mini cake empire steadily on its way to becoming a household cake brand. She happens to be one of the many who lost their jobs during the pandemic in 2019. However, she found an opportunity in baking that changed her entire career focus. Currently, she is the Chief Executive Officer of Mude …
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Business WestlionCo, an entrepreneurship hub and a female-led venture builder headquartered in Accra, Ghana, has launched a 360-branding and business advisory division to provide comprehensive support to entrepreneurs across the continent. They have dubbed the initiative the Westlion Concept, which is a one-stop creative agency specializing in crafting artis …
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Our ultimate goal as a development catalyst is to ensure that the unique perspectives, ideas, and aspirations of Africa’s Youth are heard, valued, and recognized in shaping and building the Africa we want. Taking cognizance of Africa’s Demographic advantage, we are nurturing the next wave of Africa’s Economy Builders.