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09/09/2026

The Blacknest Team paid a visit to Awin Daniel, Founder of Next Gen Artists Next Generation Artist Next Generation Artist and the 1st Place Grant Winner of the Jos Business Plan Workshop, to see how he has been putting the grant to work.

And honestly? We were blown away.

What started as an idea has grown into a space where young creatives are being taught, encouraged and given the opportunity to discover their own artistic voices. Seeing the work Awin is doing with these children reminded us exactly why we do what we do at Blacknest Africa.

We spent the day at his summer camp, painted with the kids, laughed, created and simply enjoyed seeing the impact firsthand. 🎨

Awin, you have made us incredibly proud. Watching you take what you had, build on it and create opportunities for others is the kind of impact we hope every Blacknest founder goes on to make.

We believed in you then. We believe in you even more now. And you have our full support.

This is only the beginning, Awin.

This is why we do what we do.
This is Blacknest Africa.

06/09/2026

A funder asks for your financial models… and suddenly you’re wondering what they actually mean. 👀

Before you submit that application, make sure you have these 3 documents ready:

đź“Š Income Statement
đź“Š Balance Sheet
đź“Š Cash Flow Statement

These aren’t just documents to tick off a funding application. They help a funder understand how your business makes, spends, and manages money.

Not sure how to put yours together?

DM “PLAN” and we’ll send you our financial plan template so you can start building your numbers properly and get one step closer to being funding-ready. 🚀

Don’t wait until a funder asks for your numbers to start figuring them out.

28/08/2026

You might be more ready for funding than you think or maybe not.

Before you approach an investor or funder, ask yourself these 4 questions:

Can you clearly explain what your business does?
Do you know exactly how much you make every month?
Can you produce at least 3 months of financial records?
Have you actually practised your pitch recently?

If you answered NO to even one, you’re not quite funding-ready yet.

The good news? You can fix that.

DM “READY” and let’s help you get prepared. 🚀

17/08/2026

Your business shouldn’t have to grow in isolation.

What if you had access to funding opportunities, practical resources, expert guidance, and a community of founders who are figuring things out with you?

That’s what BlackNest Growth Network is about. 🚀
Build better. Stay ready. Find opportunities. Grow with people who get it.

Ready to stop building alone?
Send us a DM to join the community.

New month. New targets.If July didn't go exactly as planned, that's okay. Keep building or Start again.Send that applica...
01/08/2026

New month. New targets.

If July didn't go exactly as planned, that's okay. Keep building or Start again.

Send that application.
Finish the pitch deck.
Reach out to that investor.
Have the meeting.
KEEP BUILDING!

One month can change a lot when you stay consistent.

Happy New Month from all of us at Blacknest Africa. 🚀

Wondering what July looked like at Blacknest Africa?A month of funding tips, startup education, real founder stories, BG...
31/07/2026

Wondering what July looked like at Blacknest Africa?

A month of funding tips, startup education, real founder stories, BGN membership spotlights, and a closer look at the tools and coaching that help African entrepreneurs get funded.

If you missed anything this month, everything is still available on our page. Catch up before August begins.

And if you have not yet joined the Blacknest Growth Network, August is the perfect month to start. Weekly funding alerts, masterclasses, templates, and a real founder community. N60,000 per year. DM BGN to join.

DM BGN to join BGN. Visit blacknestafrica.com to access all our tools and services.

Building or refining your pitch deck this week?Before it goes in front of a single investor, run it through this checkli...
30/07/2026

Building or refining your pitch deck this week?

Before it goes in front of a single investor, run it through this checklist. Save this and use it every time you update your deck.

And if you want expert eyes on your deck before you pitch, our Pitch Coaching Programme covers two full sessions end to end. DM PITCH to book.

DM PITCH to book your Pitch Coaching Programme.

Wondering what is actually shaping the African startup landscape heading into the second half of 2026?Three trends worth...
28/07/2026

Wondering what is actually shaping the African startup landscape heading into the second half of 2026?

Three trends worth paying close attention to. Funders are demanding more structure from earlier-stage founders, not just vision. Grant funding is growing faster than equity funding in many sectors. Founder community is becoming a competitive advantage because the right network hears about opportunities first.

Think about how each one applies to your business right now. And if you want to stay on top of every funding opportunity as it opens, BGN members get weekly alerts straight to their inbox. DM BGN to join.

DM BGN to join the Blacknest Growth Network and never miss a funding opportunity.

27/07/2026

Investors don't just invest in great ideas—they invest in founders who understand their business.

That starts with knowing your numbers.

If you can't confidently explain your sales, expenses, and financial records, it's much harder to build investor confidence.

Good record-keeping isn't just about accounting. It's about showing you're ready to grow.

Follow Blacknest Africa for practical insights on fundraising, investment readiness, and building a business investors can believe in.

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