Many know Africa as the new frontier. It is a major continent including many diverse countries with growing populations and an abundance of resources.

But have you heard of the Entrepreneurial Spirit in each African? On the African continent, almost everyone is doing something. Whether it is a trade, a paid job or normal hustle and bustle, a spirit of Industry is pervasive throughout African populations. You see each person with the fire and passion to do more and be more.

The entrepreneurial spirit is there. In the heart of every individual. It shows in how they trade, the way they negotiate, and how they interact.  The hunger and the drive is there. You see it everywhere you look. This has been a key ingredient for human capital development. Many firms like to look out for people who exhibit this quality because businesses need builders, passionate individuals, and most importantly, entrepreneurs.

Being Entrepreneurial goes a long way in making impactful changes around you. It helps you get things done. It is the fuel that wants to see you achieve that goal, build that software, open that business, and keep being present. Showing up constantly for the things that not only matter to you but to others you serve.

The Tony Elumelu Foundation helps people who want to be entrepreneurs or have started the journey to gain access to funding and mentorship. If you are looking for a place to find many more Africans with an entrepreneurial spirit you can sign up for their next training.

Find your entrepreneurial spirit. Use it.

Author: Blessing Ojo