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Tony Elumelu - The Philanthropist

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Tony Elumelu - The Philanthropist

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Tony Elumelu, a highly successful Nigerian economist and investor, believes that the private sector holds the key to developing Africa. He created a philosophy called 'Africapitalism,' which means that investing in African businesses and people is the best way to create social wealth. Through the Tony Elumelu Foundation, he pledged $100 million to find, train, and fund 10,000 young African entrepreneurs over 10 years. By giving young business owners the capital and skills they need, he is helping create millions of jobs across all 54 African countries.

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What is the name of Tony Elumelu's economic philosophy?
  • Africapitalism
  • Pan-Africanism
  • Globalism
  • Tech-Africa
What does the Tony Elumelu Foundation aim to do?
  • Fund and train 10,000 young African entrepreneurs
  • Build thousands of new schools
  • Create a new currency for Africa
  • Launch satellites into space
How many African countries does the Tony Elumelu Foundation support?
  • All 54 African countries
  • Only Nigeria
  • Only 10 countries
  • Only North Africa
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