Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu

entrepreneur Nigeria

Tony Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, best known for his advocacy of entrepreneurship as a means to drive economic development in Africa. He founded the Tony Elumelu Foundation which aims to empower young African entrepreneurs by providing them with training, mentorship, and seed funding. Elumelu's vision is to create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa to stimulate innovation, job creation, and economic growth.

Born on Mar 22, 1963 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
470,638
Power
1,023$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 9.00 0.23% +0% 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
Totals 1 206,139,589 470,638 $448,000 1,023$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Tony Elumelu supports his niece's fashion brand launch, expressing pride in her achievements. 9

The Punch: Tony Elumelu supports niece's Mugomugo Official debut

Nigeria Nigeria: Tony Elumelu described the transaction as a strong vote of confidence in African enterprises and institutions. 9

The Punch: Heirs Energy Secures $750M to Boost Nigerian Oil Output

Kenya Kenya: Tony Elumelu Foundation is one of Africa’s most influential private-sector impact engines, supporting over 15,000 start-ups. 9

The Standard: Africa's power of purpose: 10 foundations to watch in 2026

Liberia Liberia: Tony Elumelu, UBA’s Group Chairman, celebrated the graduates and emphasized the bank’s commitment to youth empowerment. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: UBA Empowers Next Generation of Leaders | News

Liberia Liberia: UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, emphasized the strategic importance of this whitepaper. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: UBA Set to Unveil Whitepaper on Africa's Financial Infrastructure | Business

Nigeria Nigeria: Tony Elumelu is the chairman of Heirs Holdings who mourned the loss of some staff members due to the fire incident. 5

The Punch: 7 Dead in Lagos Island Building Fire

Liberia Liberia: UBA’s Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, emphasized the strategic importance of these dialogues. 8

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: UBA Launches Whitepaper on Unlocking Africa’s Potential | Business

Liberia Liberia: Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, is to receive the Appeal of Conscience Award. 9

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: UBA Chairman to Receive Appeal of Conscience Award | Business