Africa's Young Disruptors: Part Four

Twenty young entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Benin, Tunisia, Ethiopia and Uganda have been spotlighted by African Business for their impressive achievements in their respective fields. These innovators are shaking up the world with their fresh perspectives and forward-thinking ideas.

Ehumon Othniel Joshua, a 25-year-old Beninese entrepreneur, balances his time between debunking misinformation and running Hochea Agro Services, a farm focused on agriculture and livestock development. Joshua has an agronomy license and uses his expertise to build a sustainable farming business, constantly seeking funding and support from organizations like the Tony Elumelu Foundation and the University of Abomey-Calavi Foundation.

Seddik Houimli, a 27-year-old Tunisian tech expert, founded SupplyzPro, a startup that provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). His platform streamlines business operations through AI agents on apps such as WhatsApp, gaining 1,000 active users in early 2026 and expanding to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe.

Ethiopian biochemist Samson Alemu, 28, created Thur Biotech, an eco-friendly company offering bio-fertilizers and biological crop protection solutions. His product, Thur Combo, aims to improve soil health and increase crop productivity while reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Ugandan Asaph Ankunda, 25, founded Value Crown Agro Processing, a social enterprise that purchases spices directly from farmers and connects them to local and international markets. By eliminating middlemen and promoting organic production, Ankunda aims to improve farmers' incomes and create job opportunities for young people. The company has already worked with over 1,000 Ugandan farmers and has big plans for expansion.