Serial Entrepreneur and investor Kanessa Muluneh joins The Africa2100 Podcast to share her remarkable journey from growing up in the Netherlands to returning to Ethiopia to build and invest across the continent.
Kanessa opens up about diaspora identity, spiritual healing, and the moment she realized Africa is not “the future”—it’s happening now. She also breaks down her first successful venture, her investment strategy, the challenges of repatriation and government changes, and how she balances motherhood with running companies in multiple countries.
A must-listen for anyone considering returning home, investing in Africa, or building a business on the continent.
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About the Guest – Kanessa Muluneh
Kanessa Muluneh is an entrepreneur and investor, and co-founder of Nyle, an investment company backing African ventures in agriculture, gaming, manufacturing, and mining. She also runs a rapidly expanding fashion manufacturing business and brings global marketing and operational experience to support founders across the continent.