Ghanaian entrepreneur Jeph Acheampong is transforming Africa’s tech landscape through Blossom Academy, which trains youth and professionals in data analytics and AI to boost employment and innovation.
Ghanaian entrepreneur Jeph Acheampong founded Blossom Academy in 2018 to bridge Africa’s data talent gap. Initially seeking to teach orphans entrepreneurship, Acheampong was inspired to create the academy after realizing that opportunity, not ability, separated him from his jobless peers in Ghana.
With experience from Wall Street and Esusu Financial, Acheampong saw how data-driven decision-making powered global industries but remained underused in Africa. “It didn’t make sense,” he said. “There were talented young people everywhere, yet companies said they couldn’t find qualified local talent.”
Blossom trains students in data analytics and AI, connecting them to internships and full-time jobs through partnerships with the World Food Programme, MasterCard Foundation, and others. The academy reports an 85% career placement rate, with graduates earning up to $6,500 monthly.
To sustain growth, Blossom is expanding corporate training and income-share programs while raising funds for its new “Certification for Business Data Analytics.” Despite challenges like limited funding and infrastructure, Acheampong remains optimistic. “Africa’s biggest advantage is our people,” he said. “If we harness our human capital well, the AI revolution can actually work in our favor.”