How this entrepreneur turned Nigeria’s cassava into a thriving business

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Interview with Yemisi Iranloye
FOUNDER and CEO, PSALTRY INTERNATIONAL

Lives in: Nigeria

Cassava is a root crop that resembles a large sweet potato. Nigeria produces and consumes more of it than any other country. Most often, it is processed into garri or fufu, which are eaten as thick, dough-like accompaniments used to scoop up traditional soups and stews.

However, cassava also has major industrial applications. The roots can be…