As talented young Africans struggle to get noticed, new digital initiatives are emerging to help highlight their skills. These solutions are transforming job access and redefining how talent connects with opportunity.

Tamba Emmanuel Millimono, a Guinean entrepreneur and coach, is the founder and CEO of Mansa Talents, a technology startup designed to centralize the showcasing and networking of young African talent. Millimono recently won second prize at the national stage of the 2025 Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Guinea.

Founded in 2024, Mansa Talents developed a talent management and recruitment platform that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based job search tools. Its mission is to certify and support the professional development of Africa's new generation through an intuitive digital space.

The startup offers companies a tool to publish job openings and collaboratively track received applications in an organized manner. The platform also provides a qualified talent database, enabling recruiters to directly identify candidates matching their specific needs. Companies can also showcase their employer brand to attract applicants.

Mansa Talents provides candidates a digital space to create a professional curriculum vitae using several customizable templates. The platform also offers training resources and an AI-powered matching system. Candidates can browse and apply directly to opportunities posted by partner companies.

Prior to the POESAM award, the startup was recognized in the "e-employment" category at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Geneva, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Millimono is also a coach in public speaking and personal development. He graduated from the General Lansana Conté University of Sonfonia in Conakry in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in sociology, community development, and organization.

Melchior Koba