Kuueza Korner - Week 38

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Welcome to Week 38 of Kuueza Korner!
As we round off the month with incredible momentum, we’re thrilled to bring you this power-packed edition filled with fresh product highlights, market trends, and business growth insights. Whether you’re a new vendor or a long-time Kuuezan, this week’s newsletter is your toolkit for success.
Stay inspired. Stay global. Stay winning with Kuueza!

In this Issue;

Vendor Update
New Products Spotlight
Market Insight
Challenge of the Week
Hero of Change
Recommended Reads
Work/Business Tip of the Week
Investment & Financial Opportunities
Trending Business News
Meme of the Week

Vendor Update – Countdown to Odunde Festival!

50 Years of Vibrant Culture – June 8th, 2025
The legendary Odunde Festival is almost here! Celebrating African and African-American heritage in the heart of South Philly, this golden anniversary promises unforgettable food, music, crafts, and community.

Don’t miss out on this iconic vendor opportunity!

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Vendor: beebasskulikuli

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SEM SPICES Date powder

Vendor: SEM food & spices limited

MARKET INSIGHT

Did you know? African exports in organic food products grew by 18% in Q1 2025. Top trending items include natural snacks, skincare products, and handmade textiles.
Focus on what the diaspora demands – quality, organic, and authentic!

Your Task: Post a video showcasing your product packaging process.
Use hashtag #KuuezaPackagingChallenge
Winner gets free promotion on all our socials for a week!

Hero of Change

Tope Lawani – Strategic Investor & Business Leader
Tope Lawani is the Nigerian investor behind some of Africa’s most transformative deals. With deep expertise in corporate finance and strategic investments, he’s played a key role in advancing sectors like fintech, agriculture, and manufacturing across the continent.
His bold decisions and local insight are helping African businesses scale globally.

Investing, Financing, and Opportunities

Top 3 Business Grants Available

Introduction

Funding remains a key challenge for entrepreneurs, but grants provide a valuable opportunity to scale operations without taking on debt.

Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP)

The Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) is one of Africa’s most impactful grant initiatives, offering $5,000 in seed funding to African entrepreneurs annually. It also provides access to business training and mentorship opportunities.

Mastercard Foundation Agribusiness Fund

Focused on agriculture and climate adaptation, this fund supports SMEs working in agriculture and related industries. It also emphasizes sustainable practices and digital innovation in the agribusiness sector.

Bank of Industry Youth Entrepreneurship Support (YES) Programme

Overview:

The YES Programme by the Bank of Industry (BOI) is tailored to empower Nigerian youth with loans, training, and mentorship to start or expand their businesses. While primarily a loan program, it includes grant opportunities for outstanding projects.

African Trending Business News

Flutterwave Expands Into India
Nigerian fintech giant Flutterwave has partnered with IndusInd Bank to facilitate remittances between Africa and India.
TechCabal
Kenya Launches Digital ID for All Citizens
Kenya officially rolled out Maisha Namba, a unique digital ID system set to streamline public services and economic access.
Quartz Africa
South Africa’s Pick n Pay Launches Smart Shopper in Nigeria
Pick n Pay expands its loyalty program to Nigeria in partnership with local retailers to boost customer retention.
BusinessDay Nigeria
Rwanda Becomes First African Country to Approve Drone Delivery Law
Rwanda sets the pace by legalizing commercial drone deliveries, boosting healthcare logistics and rural commerce.
BBC Africa
Egypt Secures $20 Billion Investment Deal with UAE
Egypt and the UAE signed a major infrastructure and energy partnership deal to revamp Egypt’s North Coast.
Reuters

Meme of the Week

Phil Igwe

Igwe Philip is a staff of Kuueza Limited. He currently leads the Kuueza Nigerian team with expertise in business development, marketing, sales and customer service support. He loves to read, travel and attend seminars in the business and logistics sector.

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