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How (& Why) We Are Building Today Africa
Today Africa was born out of a failed business endeavor, one rooted in the struggle to access success stories of fellow Africans in the same industry. This made us realize that the absence of narratives of Africans disrupting the ecosystem is one missing link to sustainable growth in businesses in Africa. Motivated by this need, […]
200 Pre-seed Funding Companies That Can Fund Your Startup
In this blog post, you’re going to learn the role pre-seed funding companies play in nurturing your early-stage startup. Let’s jump into it. What is Pre-seed Funding Launching your startup requires more than just an idea; it needs the necessary capital to kickstart your venture. However, securing funding at the earliest stages can be challenging. […]
African Unicorn: How Many in Africa Today?
The term “unicorn” was first coined in a 2013 Techcrunch article by Aileen Lee, founder and managing partner of Palo Alto’s Cowboy Ventures. To identify American software companies valued at $1 billion or more by private investors or public markets and less than 10 years old. Nowadays, the global VC & tech community widely accepts […]
International Women’s Day – Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
International Women’s Day is not just a celebration of women’s achievements, but a call to action for a more equitable and inclusive world. The theme for this year, International Women’s Day 2024, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress,” underscores the crucial role that women play in driving positive change and urges societies, governments, and businesses to […]
20 Most Funded Startups in Africa Still Active This Year
Most funded startups in Africa are no longer just local success stories—they’re global contenders attracting billions in venture capital and reshaping industries. These companies are solving deeply rooted challenges with bold, scalable solutions, and in doing so, they’re pulling in the kind of funding that was once reserved for Silicon Valley unicorns. But funding is […]
Ideas, Cheques & Capital: Bridging the Distance Between Dreams and Deals
Article by: Solomon King (DBA | ED, Lagos Angel Network) He stood next to me at the Cascador pitch event last May in Lagos—Bayo, a founder I’d known for some time, still trying to raise capital. As we watched entrepreneurs just like him walk away with millions in debt and equity, he turned to me […]
SheFoundry Ltd. Taps Growth, Partnership, and Strategic Advisors in Preparation for the AWFS 2025
The African Women Founders Summit (AWFS) 2025 is set to ignite the continent’s entrepreneurial scene with a powerful mix of strategic leadership and collaborative energy, joined by expert advisors and renowned partners across industries and parastatals. The powerhouse event, organised by SheFoundry Limited, Nigeria’s leading venture studio for female founders and entrepreneurs, promises to take […]
Startup Stories
Meet Emmanuel Osemudiame, the Doctor Using Tech to Fight Mortality in Nigeria
There’s something powerful about the way Emmanuel Osemudiame tells his story. Maybe it’s the pride
How Tigist Kebede is Transforming Ethiopia’s Film Industry with Habeshaview
In a world where global streaming platforms dominate our screens, one Ethiopian platform has quietly
How Alfi Oloo Broke into Product Design Without a Degree
Nonhlanhla Shembe on Why “Visibility is Currency” for Small Businesses
StoryLab
Inside PiggyVest’s Journey: How an Idea Changed How Nigerians Save
October 16, 2025Inside M-KOPA’s Journey: Unlocking Energy and Financial Access in Africa
September 30, 2025Inside Africa
How Currency Volatility Impacts African Startup Valuations
When the Nigerian naira lost nearly half its value in a single year, many startups didn’t feel it all at
How Local Investors are Transforming African Venture Capital
At a co-working hub in Lagos, a Nigerian investment executive leans back and observes the room. “We’re not just receiving
Why African Startups Struggle with Scaling and How to Fix It
The Rise of Remote Founding Teams in Africa
What It Really Costs to Build a Startup in Africa This Year
Tech News
Tanzania restricts internet as citizens vote in general election
October 29, 2025Access to pay $109.6m for Kenya’s NBK in East Africa expansion push
October 27, 2025Nigeria and South Africa are off the FATF grey list
October 24, 2025Nigerian digital lender Lidya shuts down operations
October 23, 2025Today Africa Weekly
Today Africa Weekly | October 13 – 19, 2025
October 20, 2025Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | October 6 – 12, 2025
October 13, 2025Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | Sept 29 – Oct 5, 2025
October 6, 2025Today Africa Weekly: Tech news recap | September 22 – 28, 2025
September 29, 2025Diaspora
A Look at the Charlie Kirk Biography: Major Conservative Voice
“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of
22 Business Opportunities for Africans in the Diaspora
Across the globe, Africans in the diaspora wield tremendous influence and opportunity. More than 200
The Ultimate Startup Checklist for African Founders
Top 17 African Women in Biz Making Waves This Year
Top 20 Programs for African Women in Tech
Biographies
A Look at the Charlie Kirk Biography: Major Conservative Voice
“No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of
Captain Ibrahim Traoré: The Transitional Leader Transforming Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traoré emerged as a defining figure in Burkina Faso’s turbulent political landscape following


















