Becoming Entrepreneurs and Investors - Forbes Africa

When people around the globe think of Africa, they visualize conflicts and war, famine, poverty, and desolation. But Jim is redefining that narrative and illustrating the Real Africa behind the headlines. 


It is his goal to help transform our vision of Africa from “the Hopeless Continent” to a collection of “Rising Nations.”

With a fast-growing middle class, Africa is ripe for new business ventures, both from local entrepreneurs and international investors. And as the man who took Zenith Bank from a $4 million investment to a $16 billion global banking institution, Jim is living proof of exactly this. 

Through his speaking, writing, leadership, and philanthropy, he is reminding entrepreneurs around the world of this valuable lesson: You must never allow the perceptions of others impact your own vision of what is possible for the future.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Investors“If I can do it, you can do it.”

Jim offers his story as a living testament that success is the result of acting with courage and daring to try. His journey with Zenith Bank demonstrates the power of integrity, hard work, perseverance, and dedication to duty. 

He is driven by his mission to inspire entrepreneurs and investors worldwide cultivate their passion, follow their instincts, and act with courage as they pursue business ventures that reach beyond their wildest dreams.