Amputee Entrepreneur, Mballou Fofana, Builds $15m Business Empire in US
Amputee Entrepreneur, Mballou Fofana, Builds $15m Business Empire in US Mballou Fofana, founder of Le Mandingue African Restaurant in Philadelphia, United States, has built a business empire reportedly valued at about $15 million, more than two decades after losing one of her legs in an accident. Fofana, who suffered the life-changing accident in 1998, has since established herself as an entrepreneur with interests in hospitality and real estate. Her restaurant, Le Mandingue African Restaurant, is regarded as one of the longest-serving African restaurants in the Philadelphia region and has become known for its authentic West African cuisine and hospitality. Speaking on her entrepreneurial journey, Fofana said the accident did not stop her from pursuing her dreams, but instead strengthened her resolve to rebuild her life. > “My story is proof that no setback is greater than the power of determination. Through faith, resilience and hard work, I chose t...