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Business & Leadership

Tony Elumelu Says Early Sales Lessons Still Shape His Business Approach

Tony Elumelu reflecting on lessons from his early career as a photocopier salesperson

Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings, says the lessons he learned while working as a photocopier salesperson continue to influence how he approaches business decades later. Elumelu shared the reflection on Thursday in a post on X, accompanied by a…

published by ttybrandafricamagazine
September 12, 2026

Inspiration

The phrase “self-made billionaire” is one of the most misleading ideas in modern business culture — Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah speaking passionately during a viral discussion about the myth of self-made success and the importance of community support.

Trevor Noah is once again leading an important global conversation, this time challenging one of the most celebrated ideas in modern entrepreneurship, the belief that successful people are completely “self-made.” The award-winning comedian, producer, and former host of The Daily Show shared…

published by ttybrandafricamagazine
May 23, 2026