Nano and micro business growth, 6 countries and counting

Driving the growth of African businesses

We make it easy for small business owners in Africa to access the community support and resources to go from struggling to thriving.

Every business we support is proof that the right structure and community change outcomes.Triift Africa, on why we exist
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Trusted by, partnered with
British CouncilShe Leads AfricaiSafe Consulting
About Triift Africa

Grow your business. Join a community.
Build something that lasts.

  • A community built for accountability, support and growth
  • Templates, checklists and ebooks that solve real problems
  • Training and mentorship from partners across Africa
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At Triift Africa, we understand the struggle of building a business in Africa, especially without the right structure, mentorship, and community around you. Our goal is to help nano and micro business owners making less than 5 million naira yearly to access the community support and resources they need to grow.

We started with a simple idea: ambitious business owners needed more than good intentions, they needed structure, accountability, and the right resources to grow. So we built Triift Africa around training, mentorship, and a community that holds business owners accountable to their goals.

Today, we support everyday entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

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01. Sabi

The market trader

Running her small business with determination, often without access to formal banking, looking for practical ways to grow her trade.

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02. Savvy

The online vendor

Knows her way around social media, manages her money through a bank, and wants smart strategies to expand her business.

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03. Start

The student entrepreneur

Eager to stop depending on allowance from home, turn ideas into real businesses, and build a future on her own terms.

What we do

Everything you need to grow on purpose

The range of services we provide to equip African business owners to grow.

01

Business community

A free and paid community of ambitious business owners, support, webinars, challenges, resources and opportunities to grow together.

Join the community
02

Business resources

Templates, checklists and ebooks on pricing, marketing, and financial management, built to solve real business pain points.

Get a resource
03

Training and mentorship

We partner with organizations to train, mentor and support business owners in key skills: marketing, pricing, pitching and more.

Learn more
Flagship program

START Accelerator Program

Our yearly program for student entrepreneurs and recent graduates, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and resources to grow successful businesses and gradually close the unemployment gap in Africa.

Join the waitlist
For partners

Program design and advisory

We work with development organizations, NGOs and government bodies to design and scale MSME support at the ecosystem level across Africa.

Partner with us
Our impact so far

Numbers we are proud of, growth we are still chasing

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Growing business owners trained
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Student entrepreneurs trained across Africa
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African countries impacted
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Key partners: British Council, She Leads Africa, iSafe
In their words

Real businesses, real growth

Stories from the entrepreneurs building alongside us.

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Through the visibility challenge in the Savvy Business Community, more people got to know my brand. I got more views, engagement, and could finally educate my audience.

MMajekodunmi Adesola
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All thanks to this wonderful group, I was able to get a customer from the community, and I am still hoping for more.

AAdire by Gzee
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I learned how to market and put it into practice, which led me to 4 potential big clients. I also know how to pitch my business now.

CClinton Okeowo
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I found the courage to market my products on Facebook aggressively and strategically. I still go back to my notes from the marketing class.

RRhishasan Dokong
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Join the movement

You are building your business. You should not have to do it alone.

Get access to mentorship and a community of business owners across Africa who show up for each other.

Blogs and resources

Learn while you build

Practical writing and downloadable tools for African business owners.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might want to know

What does Triift Africa help with?
We help nano and micro business owners grow through community, training and mentorship, and practical resources, without requiring any funding or financial product.
What is the Triift Community?
A network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and growth partners working together to build successful African businesses. Members get access to training, opportunities, and exclusive resources, with a paid tier for additional support.
How can I join the community?
Sign up through our website. Once you register, you will receive the link to join our WhatsApp community and get updates on programs and events.
Is Triift Africa only for Nigerians?
Not at all. While many of our programs started in Nigeria, we are expanding across Africa, with members in Ghana, Malawi, and beyond.
I am an organization interested in partnering with Triift. How can I get involved?
We collaborate with corporate brands, NGOs, development agencies, and government bodies that want to support small businesses. Email us at triiftafrica@gmail.com to get started.
Contact us

Let us talk about your growth

Have a question, a partnership idea, or ready to apply? Reach out, we reply fast.

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Where we operateNigeria and 5 more African countries
Partnershipstriiftafrica@gmail.com