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Entr epr eneur of The Week
Khadijah Robinson
BY: OLADOTUN ADIO
One of the most important things in life is being on time, present and relevant. And that’s exactly what Khadijah Robinson, founder of The Nile List, is.
The Nile List is a young company that many have likened to “The Green Book” and here’s why:
Like the original Negro Motorist Green Book, written by Victor Hugo Green, The Nile List promotes black- owned companies and lets people of colour know
exactly to whom and where their money is going. Why is this so important? Simply put, money is a powerful tool and the communities or people who own it, tend to be more influential. This is especially important for every black community around the world, as we struggle for access to opportunities, inclusion in all industries and the ability to make lasting and impactful decisions that benefit us as a people.
How did you come up the name of your company?
A friend gave me the name and I ran with it. It’s a play on Amazon but brings it back here to the continent.
Historically, the Nile river has been an important conduit of travel and played a vital role in terms of trade and commerce in Africa. And that is essentially the aim of this business- to facilitate
business and commerce in the same way for black owned businesses, by linking them to consumers.
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