Entrepreneurship at Drake University

Congratulations to Rohey Sallah, owner of Bah K***a Kitchen, for winning the African Business Fair Pitch Competition hosted by One Voice DSM! Hosted in the Pappajohn Education and Event Center, Rohey took home a great experience and the top prize of $1000.

From starting as a home cooking business to now a licensed food processing establishment, vendor, and spice creator and seller in Iowa, your journey is truly remarkable. We’re excited to see your continued success unfold!

Global Entrepreneur Week Spotlight!

This is Chenai Muswerakuenda from Harare, Zimbabwe, a participant in the Mandela Fellowship!

Currently Chenai is a lawyer who works with foreign investors to secure funding for projects such as agribusiness, property construction, and manufacturing. On the side, Chenai is developing a concept of an online optical eyewear and sunglasses business that focuses on the African market. A place that utilizes AR try-on tools, easy shipping, and affordable glasses. A great company in the making!

Mandela Fellowship Spotlight!

This is Adaeze Menekpugi from Port Harcourt, Nigeria!

Adaeze is the cofounder of Omugwo.com.ng, an organization that provides professional caregivers for mothers, infants, and the elderly. Omugwo.com.ng provides a holistic care service to help mothers navigate postpartum care right after childbirth. They have plans to start a care training institute to not only expand their business but train professional caregivers on a larger scale. Visit them at Omugwo.com.ng!

Mandela Fellowship Spotlight!

This is Felana Rajaonarivelo from Antananarivo, Madagascar!

Felana is the creator of the audiovisual company Fireflies. Fireflies works with national and international organization for making corporate reports and impactful films to highlight their projects all through a social impact lense. Be sure to check out some of her work at Fireflies mg on Youtube!

Mandela Fellowship Spotlight!

This is KB Gumbi from Lilongwe, Malawi!

KB is the founder of Nyali Muzik Studios, a company that is taking traditional corporate messaging and turning it into innovative communication rotted in creativity. Nyali Muzik Studios has built a pool of talented African artists in dance, music, and video and has created a company that effectively reaches youth and new audiences while simultaneously spotlighting African artists. Be sure to follow them on Facebook at Nyali Muzik and check out some of their work at Nyali Muzik on Youtube!