Our Story

BlackCountry was born from a simple but powerful conviction.

Africa already has everything it needs to thrive.

Our Founder saw a continent of brilliance, resilience, and enduring potential. An Africa not defined by its challenges, but its entrepreneurial spirit and vigorous energy.

This vision calls for more than business as usual. It calls for bold ideas, purposeful action, and a deep respect for the land, the water, the air, and people that make Africa unique.

Our Brand

Our Window to the World of Opportunities

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 not abstract to us, they are the foundations we build with, the resources we protect, and the abundance we create for generations.

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

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
Chairman & Founder

Bio

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