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What they'll never tell you about starting up a business – By Kelechi K. Acholonu, MSc, PGD, BSc

Entrepreneurship means different things to different people. First, are you in an environment of possibilities? Is there an ecosystem of entrepreneurial activity? Do you have the mindset to start a business that can exploit the voids/gaps in your market? Borrowing to fund your business is not bad. There are different sources of borrowing. It's however essential that you are sure of your business objectives before accessing any credit facility. Everyone borrows - from government to individuals. What most people are not aware of is that short-

African Hair Styles: Best ways to manage your hair

  I read an article which said that African hair is thick and tightly curled in order to protect the skull from excessive heat. Elsewhere, someone wrote that the compulsory cutting of hair in many African schools is linked to colonialism – a way to control the African identity. African hair comes in various textures ranging from rough to silky. It can also grow beyond the buttocks, whether silky or kinky. Take Daddy Showkey’s hair for instance. This blog post will discuss ways to manage the “thick, woolly” - according to my social studies textbook - type, which for a long time, many blacks have been ashamed of. Historically, African women and men have been known to plait, weave, lock, shave their hair or leave it coated in ochre (a clayish mixture normally used by Ethiopian and Namibian women to protect the hair from harsh weather). The social media boom, the women’s rights movement as well as the surge in the promotion of minority or indigenous peoples' rights, have helped to fo

When mash ups and new ideas mean big business - Square buys J-Z's music streaming app

What's a financial services company (Square) got to do with a music streaming app (Tidal)? Plenty. “New ideas are found at intersections, and we believe there’s a compelling one between music and the economy,” said Twitter's Jack Dorsey, on the 4th of March 2021, as Square buys Tidal for $297 million. “Making the economy work for artists is similar to what Square has done for sellers,” Jack tweeted.