Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Category: Opportunities
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Why Personal Branding Matters for Young Entrepreneurs
Let’s face it: in today’s hustle economy, your idea alone won’t save you. Everybody has an idea. Some have three before breakfast. What really makes people pay attention is you. And that, my friend, is called personal branding… Now, personal branding is not about wearing three-piece suits in 30 degrees heat just to look “serious.”…
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Could China’s Education Model Boost Africa’s Economy? A Layman’s Perspective
Of the six continents, Africa ranks last in terms of economic performance — a staggering reality when placed alongside another striking fact: Africa is the youngest continent in the world, with nearly 70% of its population under the age of 30. One would expect such a youthful demographic to drive rapid economic growth, as has…
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The Evolution of Women’s Roles in African Society
I always look forward to Women’s Month—March because it’s a time to celebrate the power, resilience, and impact of women throughout history. It’s an opportunity to inspire young girls, showing them the limitless potential they hold and the incredible ways women have shaped the world—breaking barriers, rewriting narratives, and challenging systems. This piece is a…
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Day 1000: Schools still closed here in Uganda.
Who knew I’d get to celebrate three birthdays in the same class! It’s been such a blast. All this fun has got me feeling light headed. Maybe it’s all the partying…or the fact that I’m losing brain cells by the second. At least I’m alive though, huh? I may be a hollow shell of my…
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Thoughts On Money!
Many things continue to baffle my intellect but one that my mind has refused to subdue to, is the idea of using paper money. When I take a deep dive back in time and see how money has evolved from barter, to commodity media, to shells, to coins and then to gold, I have to…
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Black Nation!
“how effective is activism in combatting this particular variant of racial discrimination…”…….can we gauge the rate of progress, measured by the lay black man’s impression…..
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PLUMBERS MAKE THE BEST PRESIDENTS!!!!
I have been known to inflate my titles with radical ideas, but one thing I scoff at is the idea of clickbait. Yes, just like all my previous blog posts, this is not intended to set a mousetrap for you. Stick around for the next five minutes and I’ll show you why plumbers are best…
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The Africa Rush!!
The gold Rush, the scramble and partition of Africa and the Dutch tulip mania! What do these historical periods have in common? A very valuable commodity or asset at the epicentre of the economy in a region, and a scramble for it! Gold: inarguably the most valuable item on planet Earth since biblical times. Sought…
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A beginner’s guide to AFRICA! Part II
Before I get into it, please once again erase these images from your mind.👇 Why do I insist on this? These issues are important and being solved. However, whether you are African or not, it is important to take Africa at its face value. In other words focus on the best Africa has to offer…
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A Beginner’s Guide to AFRICA!
Are you a newborn baby? A tourist? A scholar researching for your homework? Or maybe you’re African but have been locked in a box for the last ten years! Let me give you a quick glimpse into Africa and tell you what to expect! And the final verdict……