🌍 Philanthropy in Africa

Celebrities from Africa making a difference through foundations, charities and community work.

6 impact stories

Foundations & charity work

Nigeria

In 2021, Davido donated funds raised by fans for his birthday — topped up by his own contribution — to orphanages across Nigeria.

Egypt

Mohamed Salah has funded projects in his home village of Nagrig, Egypt, including support for schools, a hospital facility and services for local…

Kenya

The Eliud Kipchoge Foundation promotes education and environmental conservation in Kenya, including tree planting and libraries for young people.

Nigeria

The Aliko Dangote Foundation focuses on health and nutrition, education and economic empowerment in Nigeria and across Africa, including work on…

South Africa

Siya and Rachel Kolisi's foundation works to tackle inequality in South Africa, including gender-based violence, food security, education and sport.

Nigeria

The Tony Elumelu Foundation empowers African entrepreneurs through training, mentoring and seed capital, with its Entrepreneurship Programme…