Our Story

BlackCountry was born from a simple but powerful conviction

Africa already has everything it needs to thrive and be great, notwithstanding its experience of colonialism, exploitation and imperialism.

Our Founder sees a continent that is endowed with abundant resources, unlimited and enduring potentials, and a brilliant, resilient, dynamic and youthful population. An Africa not defined by its challenges, but by its entrepreneurial spirit, vigorous energy and stoicism.

This is a continent that rejects the current status quo and the mantra of “business as usual”. A continent with a vision that calls for bold ideas,purposeful action, and a commitment to sustainable utilization of its land,water, mineral resources and people to make Africa a unique continent.

Our Brand

Our Window to the World of Opportunities

We are distinct. We are unique because we consistently and systematically harness natural and human resources to meet the value propositions of diverse individuals and communities in Africa.

From the land beneath our feet to the waters that sustain us and the air that carries tomorrow’s promise, BlackCountry is powered by the elements that give life.

These forces are the foundations on which we build, the resources we protect, and the basis for the abundance we create for generations.

By harnessing these gifts responsibly, we provide the fundamentals of living, so that individuals and communities can prosper.

Our Window to the World of Opportunities

Sky – Where Vision Has No Limits

The sky fuels our vision. It is limitless, reminding us to think beyond boundaries and imagine new ways to connect people, places, and opportunities. It inspires the infrastructure, the innovation, and the networks that carry us forward.

Sea – Where Life and Connection Flow

Sea sustains our flow. It connects markets, nourishes life, and shapes economies. Like water, we move to where we’re needed, adapting, replenishing, and delivering the essentials that keep life in motion.

Land – The Source of Beginnings

The land grounds us. It gives us the space on which we build homes, farms, and communities. It holds the resources we transform into spaces, products, and systems that meet Africa’s most pressing needs. Every brick we lay and every field we cultivate begins here.

Building From The Fundamentals

From earth to sky to sea, we are building Africa’s fundamentals of living, creating spaces to live, systems to grow, and connections to thrive. It is not just our work; it is our responsibility, our essence, and our promise.

BUILD WITH US

Our People

At BlackCountry, we inspire and free our people to do willingly and well whatever needs to be done to achieve shared objectives. We’re are a fusion of intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, united by purpose and driven to make impact.

Mitchell Elegbe
Founder & Chairman

Mitchell Elegbe is an entrepreneur and builder with a deep commitment to Africa’s growth and prosperity. His career reflects a passion for transforming ideas into enduring enterprises and for creating opportunities that uplift people and communities.

Known for his visionary leadership and purpose-driven approach, Mitchell combines imagination, engineering, and heart in everything he does. Beyond business, he is a mentor, thought leader, and advocate for African innovation, sustainability, and inclusive development.

Management

Martins Adeyemi
Co-founder & Head, Real Estate
Prince Alegeh
Co-founder & Head, Automation
Kasope Aleshinloye
Co-founder & Head, Farms
Reni Amoussa
Co-founder & Head, Interiors
Seyi Kolawole
Co-founder & Head, Design
Adesoye Oni
Co-founder & Head, Construction
Abayomi Balogun
Head, Project Management Office
Ruth Cookey
Head, Legal & Human Capital
Khemana Elegbe
Head, Strategic Partnerships
Alexis Udegbe
Head, Growth
Olayinka Okunsanya
Financial Controller