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Nissi Nsikak Ekpott

Nissi Nsikak Ekpott

Entrepreneur and business development leader focused on African markets

Johannesburg, South Africa
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Summary

Entrepreneurship and trade facilitation across Africa: Ekpott is an entrepreneur focused on intra-African trade and exporting equipment, skills and services (notably between South Africa and Nigeria), positioning himself around practical business development and market entry for African markets. howwemadeitinafrica+1
Leadership of Bizconnect Africa and social-enterprise orientation: He leads Bizconnect Africa and speaks publicly about combining business with justice and social impact, advocating for multi-generational empowerment through enterprise. ziwani+1
Writer and thought leader on African economic opportunities: He has authored articles and contributed to a book on harnessing Africa's economic potential, with repeated emphasis on agriculture, consumer markets and long-term investing. howwemadeitinafrica+1
Public speaker and forum participant: Ekpott appears as a keynote speaker and panelist at events and is a board member for economic-summit initiatives bridging Canada–Africa and other regional forums. ziwani+2

Work

Writing

Farming – the one area where Africa can have a competitive advantage

February 1, 2012

Overview of agriculture opportunities in Africa, discussing arable land potential, market demand, exports, infrastructure challenges and investment opportunities across the agricultural value chain.

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Seven tips on how to be successful in Africa’s consumer markets

January 1, 2012

Advice and strategy for companies entering African consumer markets, covering mindset, innovation, market research, leveraging the diaspora and culture, and long-term investment perspectives.

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Business culture in SA different than in rest of continent, says entrepreneur

January 1, 2012

Interview covering differences in business cultures across African countries, experiences exporting South African machinery to Nigeria and other markets, and recommendations for South African firms expanding into the continent.

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Creating Wealth by Harnessing Opportunities in Africa

Book contribution about aligning business and faith to harness economic opportunities in Africa and practical pathways for wealth creation and investment on the continent.

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