Dropazz CEO Proposes 6,000 Business Startups in Honour of Apostle Joshua Selman’s Next Birthday

In what is being described as a bold shift from short-term charity to lasting empowerment, Nigerian entrepreneur and CEO of Dropazz, DeGenius, has announced a plan to establish 6,000 fully operational businesses in celebration of Apostle Joshua Selman’s next birthday.

This announcement follows Apostle Selman’s widely praised act of generosity in June, during which he distributed 6,000 bags of rice to families in need. The gesture, which fed thousands across various communities, coincided with DeGenius’ own birth month and inspired what he calls “a deeper and more sustainable approach to giving.”

“Apostle Joshua Selman gave 6,000 bags of rice. That was powerful and timely,” DeGenius said during a press briefing. “But what if we used those same resources to launch 6,000 businesses instead — businesses that continue to feed, support, and grow long after the birthday is over?”

According to DeGenius, the Dropazz system will make it possible to deliver a complete business setup for each beneficiary at the cost of a single bag of rice. Though the cost of establishing a business in Nigeria can often exceed ₦1 million, Dropazz intends to leverage technology, scale, and partnerships to drastically reduce the cost.

Each selected participant will receive a fully built online store, a personalised eCommerce website, preloaded products ready for sale, nationwide logistics support, and three months of mentorship and business training. Beneficiaries are projected to earn a minimum of ₦100,000 within the mentorship period.

“This is not a raffle or a giveaway,” DeGenius explained. “It’s an investment into the economic destiny of real people.”

To be eligible, applicants must be between 18 and 45 years old, own a smartphone, be internet-literate, and show a willingness to complete the Dropazz training programme. The initiative is specifically designed for individuals who are ready to build a business rather than wait for aid.

DeGenius also issued a formal call to Apostle Joshua Selman’s team, urging them to initiate contact at least six to nine months before the next birthday celebration. Early collaboration, he noted, would enable proper beneficiary registration, alignment with the Apostle’s event activities, and adequate preparation of products, business portals, and support materials.

“This is more than just a campaign,” he said. “It’s about aligning with Apostle Joshua’s kingdom vision and showing the nation that giving doesn’t always end with food. It can begin with building futures.”

Observers say the initiative could set a new precedent for how faith-driven leaders and private innovators collaborate to transform communities, not only through relief efforts but also through sustainable economic development. If executed successfully, it may serve as a model for kingdom-inspired nation-building across the continent