Jumia Travel cofounder publishes his controversial, bestselling memoir for the African English-speaking markets

Marek Zmys?owski, a polish-born entrepreneur and investor, well known in Africa for cofounding Jumia Travel (listed on the NYSE as part of Jumia Group) and the controversy around being wanted by the Nigerian Police and Interpol, has published a business memoir. The book is called “Chasing Black Unicorns” and shares previously unknown details of his fight for justice and clearing of his name. It’s available on Amazon, Jumia, Okada Books, and can be found in local bookstores in the form of a printed book, e-book, and audiobook. LindaIkeji readers can purchase the ebook with a 50% discount at chasingblackunicorns.com.

“Probably the most honest and accurate peek into the tech startup scene in the world’s most difficult market”
Rich Tanksley, former CEO Pulse Nigeria

“Chasing Black Unicorns” was first published in Poland in February this year and has quickly earned a bestseller status and became one of the most popular biographies in the country. It received very good reviews: 4,8/5 onGoodreads, 8/10 on Lubimyczytac and 5/5 onAudioteka

“It’s a story of a young, inexperienced entrepreneur that slowly matures with every new punch in the face life serves him. I wanted to share my insights from running tech businesses in young African and Eastern European markets, as this knowledge was scarce back when I was starting. I’ve put those insights between my life stories, usually funny, but sometimes very scary. I hope it gave the book an edge and made the business aspect of it more entertaining to read.”
Marek Zmys?owski

Marek Zmys?owski has committed all his book profits to impactful charity initiatives in Africa that will be supported through MaYa Foundation that he founded together with his life partner Yaritza Reyes, an actress, TV host, and model most known for her title as Miss World 1st Runner-Up in 2016. Read more atwww.maya-foundation.com

Watch Marek Zmys?owski’s TEDx speech about the book: “How building Amazon of Africa put me on Interpol’s Most Wanted list”

Watch Marek Zmys?owski’s viral TEDx speech, that got 1,4 mln views: “Africa, Stupid!”

About “Chasing Black Unicorns”

Silicon Valley meets Indiana Jones – “Chasing Black Unicorns” is an autobiography written by Marek Zmys?owski, one of Poland’s most respected internet entrepreneurs. Witty and humorous, the book covers many dramatic and often dangerous events. Before moving to Nigeria to set up the ‘Amazon of Africa’, Zmys?owski worked for one of Poland’s biggest financial services companies, and is the founder of many online ventures in Central Europe. While establishing the first, online network of funeral services in Poland, he had to overcome challenges from criminal gangs running the market sector. His businesses in Nigeria have also made him enemies, powerful individuals who have corrupted police and government officials to stand against him. Overnight, Marek became an international fugitive and was put on the most wanted list by Interpol, an organization with a history of being manipulated by corrupt regimes. Zmys?owski describes this and many other events, putting them in the context of African history and cultures, a continent he is now deeply in love with.
Read more atwww.chasingblackunicorns.com

About Marek Zmys?owski:
Marek Zmys?owski is a Polish-born entrepreneur and executive, focused on online businesses in Frontier and Emerging Markets. He co-founded Jumia Travel – Africa’s Biggest Hotel Booking Portal listed on the NYSE as part of Jumia Group and HotelOnline.co – a Travel Technology Company. In 2014, he was chosen as one of the Ten Most Important People in Tech by IT News Africa Magazine. He is a Lead Mentor at Google’s Launchpad and World Bank’s XL Africa Program. Read more atwww.marekzmyslowski.com

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