Author: Tobi Akinyele
In a heartfelt conversation, Eryca Freemantle shared her extraordinary life journey marked by resilience, empowerment, and a deep passion for makeup artistry. At 60, Eryca’s journey has been anything but ordinary, hers is a testament to facing challenges head-on and emerging stronger. Early Life and Challenge “My name is Eryca Freemantle, daughter of Sarah and Ashman Freemantle,” she began, reflecting on her upbringing and the profound influence of her late father.”Unfortunately, I’ve just recently lost my Dad so 70% of me is not here. I am not able to give 70% of my mind, my body or soul…
Sun King is the world’s largest off-grid solar energy company, serving 1.8 billion people across Africa and Asia without reliable electricity. Through innovative product design, affordable pay-as-you-go financing, and a grassroots field team of 15,000 agents providing installation and service, Sun King has powered the lives of over 82 million people. Sun King’s journey began at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where its founders set out to create affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions for off-grid communities. Early Days: A Vision for Change Sun King, initially known as Greenlight Planet, was founded in 2007 by three University of…
Founded with a simple yet profound mission to heal, Yodawy started its journey as a humble side business by Mr. Khashaba, alongside Sherief El-Feky and Yasser AbdelGawad. Their vision is to revolutionize the way people access medication. Founding and Early Days: Yodawy, meaning “to heal” in Arabic, was born out of a passion for making healthcare more accessible. It took flight as a side venture, but soon, its potential became evident. Yodawy, founded in 2018 by Karim Khashaba, Yasser Abdel Gawad, and Sherief El-Feky, has made a mark in the industry with its innovative healthcare platform. The company…
Winifred and Timothy Kotin are Tag Team Siblings who are pioneering an African data analytics firm with a mission to empower businesses with the needed intelligence to better serve their customers and create value. In this insightful interview, the co-founders discuss their humble beginnings, accomplishments, entrepreneurial journey, challenges, and advice to other entrepreneurs. Can you please introduce yourselves? Winifred: My name is Winifred Kotin and I have a background in technology and banking. I have an MBA in finance and the first degree in computer science. I worked in technology within the banking industry for two banks GTbank and Access Bank, both in Ghana…
