African Entrepreneurship... Unfiltered.
Melanin Means Business is an edutainment media platform documenting what it really takes to build, finance, and scale businesses in Africa. Through long-form conversations, documentaries, and practical guidance, we showcase African entrepreneurs and financial experts working on the ground — changing the narrative from speculation and stereotypes to discipline, execution, and real economic value creation.
This media exists to educate, inspire, and equip the next generation of African entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders — by sharing lived experiences, honest lessons, and concrete business knowledge from the field.
The Show
Long-form conversations with entrepreneurs, financiers, policymakers, and ecosystem builders shaping African economies from the inside. We dive into real topics — access to capital, risk, regulation, growth, failure, and resilience — through the voices of people who built and financed businesses on the continent.
The Business Cases
Short documentaries and in-depth case studies following African businesses across sectors and value chains. These stories go beyond inspiration to break down how companies are structured, financed, and scaled — from revenue models and unit economics to working capital and partnerships.
The Tips
Practical guidance answering the questions founders ask every day — from company setup and fundraising to accounting, governance, and growth decisions. These tips are drawn from real entrepreneurial journeys and financing experience, designed to help founders avoid common pitfalls and build stronger, more credible businesses.
Change the narrative with us
Follow, share, and engage with our content to help build a more accurate, grounded narrative of African businesses, led by those who are building and financing them every day.
