Changing Africa Through Large-Scale Investments

Tony Elumelu, who made a meteoric rise as a banking executive before turning to investing and philanthropy, believes "one big, successful company" can have far-reaching impact. He is trying to rejuvenate one Nigerian conglomerate and boost business skills across the continent.

Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, in Nairobi

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