The Afro-Entrepreneur
The Afro-Entrepreneur
The Afropreneur
Connecting African entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide through Culture, Career, Community and a shared love for the Africa.
Episode 3: Entertainment & Entrepreneurship
Entertainment Executive and Serial Entrepreneur Stanley Ekure AKA "Tino Bendel" AKA "Bilal Antra Shadad Mazrouei" joins us for an exclusive conversation. He talks about the establishment and growth of Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), one of Nigeria's most successful record labels which was responsible for discovering and developing international superstar Wizkid. "Tino" talks about his new ventures in the Middle East, gives his advice to up-coming entertainment professionals and creatives about how to succeed in the industry and gives his take on the future of Africa.
Jul 10, 2020
2 hr 8 min
Episode 2: Beauty & Balance
Owner of beauty brand Lady Afrika Xentsions LLC Joann Varnie joins us on episode 2 to share her African experience and how she balances being an entrepreneur along with her personal life. Joann is originally from Liberia, West Africa and grew up in the Ivory Coast. Her journey to entrepreneurship while battling cultural expectations is an inspiring story of passion and dedication!
Jun 26, 2020
43 min
Episode 1: For The Sake of My Home
The Afro-Entrepreneur Founder and Host Bleejay Innis kicks off our first episode with a dynamic story of his life and how culture, career and community led him to his calling. Bleejay is an entrepreneur and real estate professional from Liberia, West Africa. He's currently Managing Director of Liberia based construction firm Tri Buchanan Development Corporation, and is the Founder of Washington DC based development firm Ikemba Investment Group.
Jun 11, 2020
12 min