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How a Nigerian School Dropout Turned Mom’s Akara Business into a ‘Billion Dollar’ Brand

Prince Francis, alias Akaraboy, a Nigerian youngster, has described how he took over his mother’s akara (bean cakes) company and turned it into a ‘billion dollar’ brand.

Francis shared images of his travels thus far in a Facebook post as he explained his remarkable narrative.

While the akara business is still in its early stages, the optimistic young guy has already branded it a billion-dollar brand.

When he took over the firm in 2020, his mother had been in it for over 25 years, he said.

Due to financial problems, the young man dropped out of school in 2020 and decided to focus on repackaging and rebranding his mother’s firm in Port Harcourt.

As a creative person, Francis felt compelled to achieve something meaningful with his life, which influenced his decision to join his mother in the business.

His words:

“I remember in 2020 when I left school due to the financial challenge I faced, I came home and told my mother I had to quit school and focus on the dream of rebranding the Akara business with her, because I was left with no choice but to do something with my life.

“I’ve been a creative person from time.”

With his mother’s blessings, the Akwa Ibom indigene revealed he rebranded and infused proteins into the regular akara.

“I started a journey of rebranding and packaging my mother’s existing Akara business into a global brand by infusing proteins (chicken, goat meat, prawn, fish, sausage and suya spice) into the regular Akara,” he wrote.

He appreciated his mum for believing in him and people for the support, maintaining that they won’t stop until they get to the ‘promised land.’

See reactions:

David Maureen Nnenna said:

“Your mum’s akara have been saving life since 19…

“Well,it’s saved mine in 2019.

“Thanks to her and her care for my daughter in 2019,I stayed behind the shop.

“God bless her .”

Godwin Ameh said:

“I really want to know how to make akara with those proteinacious food listed above… Congrats and more grace to carry on.”

Favour Alozie said:

“I love the branding, I love your creativity and the way you thought outside the box, I just love everything..

“Congratulations, you are already propelled to greatness…”

Christy Julius said:

“Abeg where in this pH this akara joint dey, I want go look for am buy . location pls.”

Faith Brown said:

“I wish some kid can take their mothers hustle serious like this instead of galavanting the street . Congratulations to you.”

Peace Anselem said:

“More graces sir God wil continue to announce you to the world I’m rely inspired by this congratulations.”

Chigbo Chinenye said:

“I have tasted the Akara and it was so nice.”Congratulations.”

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