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  "name": "Tony Elumelu Foundation",
  "description": "The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is the leading philanthropy catalysing youth entrepreneurship across Africa. It empowers a new generation of African entrepreneurs, driving poverty eradication, catalysing job creation across all 54 African countries, and ensuring inclusive economic empowerment. The Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n's mission is rooted in Africapitalism, positioning the private sector and entrepreneurs as catalysts for Africa's social and economic development.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-08-23T09:46:49.253Z",
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