The film is structured into five compelling chapters:
- Fostering an Entrepreneurial Mindset.
- Gaining Experience with Industry Experts.
- Transforming Africa through Africapitalism.
- Creating an Enabling Environment.
- Building a Legacy for Africa.
The film draws from the rich discussions and insights shared at the 2016 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum. It features interviews with TEF entrepreneurs from the 2016 cohort, policymakers, established entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, TEF partners, and Tony Elumelu himself.
By its second cohort, the programme—designed to train, fund, and mentor 10,000 African entrepreneurs—was already creating jobs and generating wealth across the continent. The documentary highlights the impressive achievements of the second application cycle, including a dramatic 25,000 increase in applicants compared to the first year. Female participation also surged, rising to 36% of all applicants from 24% in the first year, reflecting the Foundation’s intentional efforts to support women entrepreneurs.
The 2016 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum continued to amplify these efforts, featuring inspiring women leaders such as:
- Omoni Oboli, Nollywood powerhouse,
- Folorunsho Alakija, renowned Nigerian businesswoman and
- Neku Atawodi-Edun, entrepreneur and investor.
Notable success stories from this second cohort include:
- Yvette Ishimwe, a Rwandan social entrepreneur and CEO of Iriba Water Group, and
- Olivia Onyemaobi, founder of Pad-Up Creations Limited, focused on menstrual hygiene solutions for Africa.
The documentary also captures the highlights of the 2016 TEF Entrepreneurship Forum, a two-day event packed with networking, learning, and inspiring discussions. It features remarks from African leaders advocating for governments to create enabling environments for entrepreneurship and includes testimonials from outstanding 2015 entrepreneurs like Momarr Taal of Tropingo Foods.
Finally, the film touches on the Foundation’s efforts to expand support for African entrepreneurs, including partnerships to empower applicants not initially selected for the programme.
