Three African billionaires share their principles on money and wealth

Tony Elumelu

Tony Emumelu, one of Africa’s foremost financial experts, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has for years supported the entrepreneurship drive in Africa through his foundation. He continually admonishes young people to develop a savings mindset and financial discipline through one of his famous sayings:

“If I don’t save when I earn one dollar, I would not save even if I earn $1 billion.

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