Breaking the chains of poverty: One woman's mission to build prosperity in Africa
Africa’s middle classes are the financial backbone of the continent with many creating the small and medium enterprises that drives job creation and economic development. Yet many are only one emergency away from poverty and the idea of building wealth seems like an unattainable dream. However, one woman says she has made it her life’s mission to empower Africa’s squeezed middle class. Subomi Plumptre is a former brand consultant turned financial prosperity advocate from Nigeria.
“I was completely illiterate when it came to investments, so I didn’t have any investment knowledge and I didn’t have any investments of my own,” she added. She also faced a watershed moment with the loss of both her parents within six months of each other. “For those who know Nigeria … you pay out of pocket because we don’t have a really structured social welfare system.
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