Watch Somachi Chris-Asoluka, CEO of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, and Richenda Van Leeuwen, ANDE Executive Director, speaking about the unique challenges that entrepreneurs in developing countries. This video offers a glimpse of the Annual Global Conference in Ghana to this trailblazer in Accra, Ghana, on September 13.

Somachi Chris-Asoluka is a prominent figure in the world of African entrepreneurship, known for her dedication to empowering individuals and spreading hope. She serves as the CEO of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, an organization that is making a tremendous impact on the lives of young entrepreneurs throughout all 54 African countries.

Her mission is to level the playing field and increase access to opportunities. In 2023, Ms. Chris-Asoluka will be the Keynote speaker for the ANDE Annual Global Conference.

ANDE Executive Director Richenda Van Leeuwen from The Aspen Institute in Washington DC and Ms. Chris-Asoluka from her office in Lagos spoke via Zoom about the unique challenges that entrepreneurs in developing countries, specifically in Africa, face when launching and growing their businesses while also considering their impact on the environment and the importance of inclusion.
This video offers a taste of what it will be like to listen to this trailblazer in Accra, Ghana, on September 13.