Elumelu says Africa shouldabandon a victim mindset.

In a recent interview, Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist **Tony Elumandel** urged African leaders and citizens to drop the “victim mindset” that he says hampers progress. He argued that constantly blaming external forces—such as colonial history, foreign aid policies, or global economic structures—prevents Africans from taking ownership of their development. Elumandel called for a shift toward self‑reliance, entrepreneurship, and proactive problem‑solving, emphasizing that Africa has the talent, resources, and market potential to drive its own growth if it embraces responsibility and confidence instead of seeing itself as a perpetual victim. Views Nigeria