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6 African Business Books You Should Read
By Chicamod Team

If you are an African interested in starting a business somewhere on the continent or an emerging entrepreneur, below are six (6) of the best African business books you should read:

1. Africa – The Ultimate Frontier Market by David Mataen
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The book was published in 2012 and is authored by David Mataen, an investment banker. The book captures the tremendous opportunities and challenges that exist for finance professionals and entrepreneurs on the continent. The book also covers the drivers of business opportunities in Africa as well as highlighting some of the challenges that exist in exploiting some of these opportunities.

2. Africa Rising: How 900 Million African Consumers Offer More Than You Think by Vijay Mahajan


This book is a revealing primer for businesses hoping to gain foothold on the continent. The book which was written by global business consultant Vijay Mahajan captures the who’s who of the global businesses operating on the continent as well as the lessons many of these businesses have learned about succeeding in Africa. The book also captures the massive needs and surprising buying power of African consumers.



3. Lion Awakes by Ashish Thakkar


Written by Ugandan millionaire, Ashish Thakkar, Lion Awakes relates the story of today’s Africa, one often overshadowed by the terrible headlines. The book contains insights into doing business in Africa, recipes for successes as well as inspirational testimonies of individuals who turned personal adversity into positivity. On a whole, the book hopes to inspire your African entrepreneurs to take part in positioning the continent in its rightful place within the global landscape.

4. Aliko Mohammad Dangote: The Biography of the Richest Black by Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo
Moshood Ademola Fayemiwo was a newspaper publisher/editor in Nigeria. In this book, he hopes to inspire young business men and women by relating the true stories of Africa’s most successful businessman and richest person, Aliko Dangote. Fayemiwo narrated how Dangote defied previous held assumptions, cultural archetypes and stereotypes to rise to prominence in global business.



5. Starting your own Business in South Africa by Barrie Terblanche and Guy Macleod
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For those interested in starting a business in South Africa, this book is a must read. Even though the book was first published many years ago, it is frequently updated. Another advantage the book gives its readers is the logical format in which the information is provided, thus making it very easy for readers to locate important information. The book, furthermore, specifies the various aspects of what it takes to be successful as a layman and a small business owner.



6.1000+ Practical Business Ideas and Directory of Money Sources by Sunkanmi Vaughan


This book offers more than 1000 practical business ideas that you many never have thought of. The Nigerian author hopes to familiarize readers with how most of the opportunities we often ignore and count as insignificant can be turned to cash. The author who is a trained pharmacist and speaker, in this book,he addresses various business opportunities available for Young Africans as well as the most effective funding means.



Other books that should be in your must-read list as an African entrepreneur should include “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill, “First Things First” by Stephen R. Covey, “Built to Sell” by John Warrillow, “Mastery” by Robert Greene, “The $100 Startup” by Chris Guillebeau and a host of other award-winning international books.
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