A 10-part documentary series profiles some of Africa’s leading entrepreneurs. Dubbed The African Legacy Project, it starts on Fox Life (DSTV 126) on 26 July.
The series explores the world of some of Africa’s most successful business icons and executives. These individuals have built business and crossed international borders.
Coming from humble beginnings and diverse backgrounds, they tell their stories of how they achieved success, and the steps they took to achieve extraordinary results. They also share some of their worst failures and challenges.
They have mastered principles of business, amassed great wealth and most importantly are building lasting legacies. The series gives viewers access to these individuals in an intimate setting, so that you too may be inspired to pursue your dreams. No matter how impossible it may look, these entrepreneurs show it can be done.
EPISODE 1: SWAADY MARTIN, Cote D’Ivoire (26 July)
“Widely known as Africa’s Queen of Luxury. Founder and CEO of the Swaady Group, Swaady Martin shares her journey on how she has built world-class African products, distributed globally. The Swaady group manufactures: high end luxury teas, candles, accessories, jams and honeys. The group is made up of two brands: Yswara and Akrafo. In just over four years, Swaady Martin has her products distributed in over 17 countries such as: Dubai, Beirut, UK, Ghana and Nigeria. Yswara is listed in some of the world’s most prestigious retailers and hotels such as: Selfridges; Harrods; Four Seasons, Saxon and many more. Here she shares her journey and also her unique business philosophy she’s coined: ‘Luxe Ubuntu’.
EPISODE 2: GIL OVED, SOUTH AFRICA (2 August)
Gil Oved, is the Co-CEO of The Creative Counsel; Africa’s largest Marketing and Sales solutions company. At the age of 19, Gil started his first business – a television production company named Jewazi. After three years – Gil left production and started another business with friend Ran Neur. After two years of hard work, the business never got off the ground. After two failed businesses, Gil – never being one to give up, he and business partner started The Creative Counsel not knowing that this would lead to their greatest success and recently sold the business for R1 Billion.
EPISODE 3: JOSEPH HUNDAH, Zimbabwe (9 August)
Joseph Hundah, President and CEO of Econet Media is a media executive who’s gained a reputation as one of the greatest media executives on the continent. Joseph, has led major broadcasters across the continent. At 26, he was appointed GM of South African public broadcaster SABC, he then moved on to become CFO of Super sport, led M-Net Africa and Multichoice, in Africa’s biggest economy; Nigeria. Joe shares his experiences of the ever dynamic media industry and gives insights on how to create great content and build world class African media houses.
EPISODE 4: DR JUDY DLAMINI, South Africa (16 August)
Known as one of the wealthiest woman in SA, Dr Judy Dlamini is a medical doctor and the Chairman of Mbekani Group.
She grew up in Westville, KZN in pre-democratic SA. While she grew up in a loving home, she lost her father at a young age. Experiencing many challenges, her mother put her through school and she qualified as a medical doctor. She then opened up her own practice and set up a bakery next door to her practice. Attributing her success to lots of hard work, focus, education and luck – today Dr Judy is the 100% owner of Luminance Department Store, Executive Chairman of Mbekani Group, Co-founder of Future Nation Schools, sits on several boards and is a published author – Dr Judy shares her story and her legacy.
Note: Episode order is subject to change. The names of the entrepreneurs that will be featured in the rest of the episodes will be announced shortly.
What: The African Legacy Project – 10-parts
Where: Fox Life, DSTV 126
When: 26 July, 2017, 7.55pm
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