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Tolulope Makinwa

Social Entrepreneur (Social change; Social policy; Political economy and social change)

Lagos, Nigeria

Tolulope Makinwa is a social entrepreneur who founded Muazu Africa in 2022. Muazu Africa is a network organization aimed at catalyzing early-stage social enterprises. Her core mission is to bridge legislation, markets, and collective social capital gaps within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She firmly believes in the transformative potential of social enterprises, foreseeing their pivotal role in generating millions of jobs by 2030. Through strategic initiatives, she established a robust support framework, fostering economic growth and inclusivity across Benin Republic, Nigeria, and Rwanda. Her success lies in connecting 5% of the serviceable addressable markets in these regions to sustainable employment opportunities, thereby contributing tangibly to their economic prosperity. Moreover, Muazu Africa's impact extends beyond job creation. She launched campus hubs in Rwanda, Kenya, Benin Republic, and Togo tailored for the burgeoning Gen Z workforce.

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