Subomi Plumptre is a force to be reckoned with in the African asset management landscape. As the CEO of Volition Cap, a Nigerian asset management firm, Plumptre is dedicated to bridging the wealth gap by empowering middle-class Africans through innovative investment solutions.
Her journey into the world of finance was born out of personal experience. After facing financial challenges and witnessing her parents’ struggles with expensive medical care, she realized the importance of financial independence. This epiphany led her to co-found Volition Cap in 2018, with a mission to make wealth creation accessible to all.
Subomi’s leadership has yielded remarkable results. Under her guidance, Volition Cap successfully launched a $30 million fund for agriculture and real estate projects in Africa, resulting in financial independence for 3,000 members.
Additionally, Volition Cap has provided financial literacy courses to over 10,000 individuals and supported African filmmakers with $250,000 in funding.
Her commitment to empowering the middle class extends beyond Nigeria. She recently embarked on a roadshow in the United States, engaging with the African diaspora and promoting diaspora-focused funds.
Her efforts have earned her recognition, including acceptance into the Forbes Business Council and featured in the ChangeMakers’ list of 100 Nigerians Leading Change.
Subomi’s vision for Africa’s prosperity is clear: “It’s time to shift the African paradigm from poverty and foreign aid to wealth and prosperity.” Through Volition Cap, she is making strides towards achieving this vision, one investment solution at a time.
Subomi Plumptre’s dedication to championing middle-class wealth in Africa and the diaspora has earned her a nomination as one of the Goalkeepers by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
As she continues to inspire and empower middle-class Africans, her message is simple yet profound: “Investing is not just about money; it’s about enabling dreams and life plans.”
“From $50 to Global Recognition: Emmanuel Mensah Agbeble’s Journey to Becoming a World-Renowned Photographer”
Emmanuel Mensah Agbeble’s story is one of resilience, determination, and creativity. With just $50 in his pocket, he arrived in New York with a dream to make it big.
Today, he’s a celebrated photographer, entrepreneur, and storyteller, weaving the Afrobeats genre into the global narrative.
Agbeble’s passion for photography was ignited at a young age. His father, a photographer himself, handed him his first camera when he was just three years old.
However, Agbeble’s initial dreams lay elsewhere – on the basketball court. After a shattered NBA dream, he turned to photography, leveraging his innate skills and experience working with his father.
With a capital of just $600, Agbeble started his photography journey in New York. Through his company, APMWorld, he’s led campaigns for global superstars like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid, contributing to the surge in global popularity of Afrobeats. Agbeble’s vision goes beyond photography; he wants to build a legacy, inspire the world, and tell stories that spark creativity.
According to Barnard Ashiadey, a journalist in Ghana, “Emmanuel is a true creative and one of the few Ghanaian photographers whose work is celebrated globally.”
Agbeble’s unique blend of creativity, resilience, and determination has earned him recognition, including attending the 2024 Grammy Awards, where he had a life-changing moment.
This year, Agbeble plans to expand his storytelling skills by launching two books that will further inspire the world. His journey serves as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship, creativity, and perseverance.
As Agbeble continues to push boundaries and inspire others, his legacy as a world-renowned photographer and storyteller is cemented.
