Mike Chilewe Jr., Malawi
Photo credit: How We Made It In Africa
Mike Chilewe Jr. says his successful entrepreneur Father taught him how to work hard. Eventually, Chilewe started selling his meal coupons, using the proceeds to start a small business selling blank CDs to fellow students. Chilewe, 27, is now the owner of Chilewe Brands Global, a pan-African diversified company involved in financial services, manufacturing, agriculture commodity trading, and commercial properties. He makes $2 million a year and employs 20 people.
