“…Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa are managed by foreign entrepreneurs (Lebanese, Syrians, Pakistanis, Greeks, Portuguese, Indians, and Chinese) (Tshikuku, 2001). Apart from the many constraints and challenges related to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Africa (lack of government support, paucity of funding, infrastructure problems, absence of training or management and marketing skills, lack of legislation on contracts, property and corruption) (Igwe et al, 2018; Olawale and Garwe, 2010), some other factors are undoubtedly related to culture or even African entrepreneurial abilities (risk propensity, networking, optimism, endurance, perseverance, etc.) (Asongu and Odhiambo, 2019; Igué, 2010; Tshikuku, 2001).…”