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Anne Semadeni George in her characteristic gentle shares the concept of "Ma" in our 2023 Grand Reunion. We learnt from her the of not being to quick to respond. The need to pause, reflect and then respond. This will be an amazing attitude to imbibe in 2024.
Also in the room were Eleganza Odeneho Brainny, Patrick Yaw Kulor, Pretty Kubyane, Kubyane , Joseph Davis, Patrick Odiegwu, Obianuju Ukandu, Dr. Ronke Babajide, and the amazing Godswill Iwenofu .
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According to the World Bank, Africa's markets could create a $1 trillion opportunity by 2030. The World Economic Forum posits that 70% of Africans make a living through agriculture. Africa holds nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land. Meanwhile, the International Labour Organization puts youth unemployment at about 12.7% as at 2022 where youth is defined as those between 15 and 24.
The adoption of technology is driving a revolution in Africa. From precision and vertical to mobile apps and blockchain, innovative solutions are shaping the future of farming and creating unprecedented opportunities for young people. What is the impact of all this information on the opinion of youth Africans with respect to taking up careers in agriculture? That is the subject of this week's conversation
Are you ready to challenge the notion that farming is outdated and unappealing for minds? Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the remarkable potential and impact of agriculture in Africa? Then join us as we speak to four of Africa's emerging agripreneurs have seen this light and are already making waves.
Shadrack Kubyane and his team at EFama App, South Africa have built an app that takes farm produce from farm to consumer seamlessly. Farmer Samson Ogbole is the team lead at Soiless Farm Lab, Nigeria an interesting venture cooking up ways to grow food all year round. Ruguatu Favour Kanu is doing amazing work at Slay Farms, making farming more fashionable among youth. Esther Ofori Boadu rears grass-fed, grain-finished cows in Ghana.
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According to the The World Bank, Africa's food markets could create a $1 trillion opportunity by 2030. The World Economic Forum posits that 70% of Africans make a living through . Africa holds nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land. Meanwhile, the International Labour Organization puts youth unemployment at about 12.7% as at 2022 where youth is defined as those between 15 and 24.
The adoption of is driving a revolution in Africa. From precision and vertical to mobile apps and blockchain, innovative solutions are shaping the future of and creating unprecedented opportunities for . What is the impact of all this information on the opinion of with respect to taking up careers in ? That is the subject of this week's conversation on Iwineti Africa.
Are you ready to challenge the notion that is outdated and unappealing for young minds? Are you willing to explore the and unveil the remarkable potential and impact of in Africa? Then join us as we speak to four of Africa's emerging agripreneurs who have seen this light and are already making waves.
Shadrack Kubyane and his team at EFama App, South Africa have built an app that takes farm produce from farm to consumer seamlessly. Farmer Samson Ogbole is the team lead at Soilless Farm Lab, Nigeria an interesting venture cooking up ways to grow food all year round. Rugiatu Favour Kanu (Slay Farmer SL) is doing amazing work at Slay Farmer SL, making more fashionable among youth. Esther Ofori Boadu rears grass-fed, grain-finished cows in Ghana at her company Freshlys Family Farms.
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Trashy Bags Africa is is a social enterprise based in Accra, Ghana. The organization is concerned about the 380 million metric tonnes of plastic produced annually worldwide. Ghana alone currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of plastic, of which only 2-5% is recycled. The rest end up a nuisance to the environment.
Trashy Bags Africa discovered that 63% of Ghanaians source safe drinking water from sachet water, packaged in small, heat-sealed plastic bags. Much of this plastic waste from drinking water sachets and other sachets have been carelessly discarded and pose serious environmental risks.
A couple of weeks ago, the team from Iwineti Africa visited Trashy Bags factory and shop in Accra. We spoke with Elvis Aboluah the Manufacturing Manager. Our conversation bordered on how Trashy Bags creates amazing works of art by upcycling plastic bags.
We also spoke to Nick Parish on the overall vision and history of Trashy Bags. We learnt how the company has evolved over years and what keeps them going. You also find our tour of the shop later in Part II a thrill.
Today, we'd like to salute Adejoke Lasisi and the entire team at Planet 3R for the amazing work they are doing with sachet water trash. Check out their shop on Shopify: https://bit.ly/Planet3Rstore
Trashy Bags Africa is is a social enterprise based in Accra, Ghana. The organization is concerned about the 380 million metric tonnes of plastic produced annually worldwide. Ghana alone currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of plastic, of which only 2-5% is recycled. The rest end up a nuisance to the environment.
Trashy Bags Africa discovered that 63% of Ghanaians source safe drinking water from sachet water, packaged in small, heat-sealed plastic bags. Much of this plastic waste from drinking water sachets and other sachets have been carelessly discarded and pose serious environmental risks.
A couple of weeks ago, the team from Iwineti Africa visited Trashy Bags factory and shop in Accra. We spoke with Elvis Aboluah the Manufacturing Manager. Our conversation bordered on how Trashy Bags creates amazing works of art by upcycling plastic bags.
We also spoke to Nick Parish on the overall vision and history of Trashy Bags. We learnt how the company has evolved over years and what keeps them going. You also find our tour of the shop later in Part II a thrill.
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According to TurkishPolicy.com, "The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 inaugurated a new era in international politics. Russiaโs action was denounced in several UN General Assembly votes, but much of the Global South and non-aligned countries refused to be drawn into a conflict that was perceived not to be their concern."
Meanwhile, BRICS, initially imagined in 1955 began to make the headlines again in 2021 as a group of fast-growing economies predicted to collectively dominate the global economy by 2050.
On the next edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall be talking to the amazing Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) Salifou , LLB,CPEPโข, CDAAยฎ about the implications of this new challenge to struggle for global relevance between the East and the West and its impact on Africa.
Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) is an experienced expert on , , and making impact in organizations like African Development Bank Group, Dokpam Corporate, YouthUp Global, The StartUp Tribe and GLG.
It would interest you to know that Mr. Salifou is fluent in French and Italian, able to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures. He is passionate about positive change in Africa and beyond, advising and in law, finance, Fintech, startup ecosystem and climate governance.
Technology, with the evolution of , is one of the main conversations in terms of phenomena currently impacting the world significantly. is another big topic. We are going to be talking with Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) on the emergence of organizations like , the struggle for power among the likes of the , , and others and what this all means for less powerful nations.
Where do Africa nations fit in the in the "new world"? Should we be taking sides? What kind of future will emerge for us as new world powers from the take charge or otherwise?
What out for the calendar booking on our platform Iwineti Africa.
On the next edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall be talking to the amazing Ibrahim Salifou.
Ibrahim is an experienced expert on , , and making impact in organizations like African Development Bank Group, Dokpam Corporate, YouthUp Global, The StartUp Tribe and GLG.
It would interest you to know that Mr. Salifou is fluent in French and Italian, able to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures. He is passionate about positive change in Africa and beyond, advising and in law, finance, Fintech, startup ecosystem and climate governance.
Technology, with the evolution of , is one of the main conversations in terms of phenomena currently impacting the world significantly. is another big topic. We are going to be talking with Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) on the emergence of organizations like , the struggle for power among the likes of the , , and others and what this all means for less powerful nations.
Where do Africa nations fit in the in the "new world"? Should we be taking sides? What kind of future will emerge for us as new world powers from the take charge or otherwise?
What out for the calendar booking on our platform Iwineti Africa.
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A beautifully illustrated collection of |African proverbs by Rutendo Hwindingwi. There is so much wisdom in .
We look forward to a bigger collection where these nuggets of African wisdom are mapped to their original nations - the Yorubas, Igbos, Zulus, Wolofs, Akans and so forth.
An African Realist
Critical Facts African Entrepreneurs Must Understand to Succeed in the 21st Century
Tomorrow will be created by those who can see it. You must create a story that sells the world your advantage. Develop capacity to deliver what the market is demanding. The first step to developing that capacity is acquiring knowledge. The educational systems of the 19th century were not designed to make us wealthy, they were designed to create highly skilled workers. Our grandfathers in Africa did not need a degree to trade.
Africa is considered the final frontier by many thought leaders. Having lagged the rest of the world for centuries and being the youngest continent - 1 in 4 people on Earth will be African by 2050 - , it is considered as a major player in the future of the world. But what does it take to get in the game?
Toyin Umesiri is a Global Change Maker, Business Strategist, Educator, Author of "Mindset of an Entrepreneur", TV Host and Founder and CEO of Nazaru; an International Trade Development organization. She will be sharing her thoughts with us on what it takes to do business in Africa in this next special edition of Iwineti Africa.
If you are an investor, an entrepreneur in any other continent looking to participate, a young person looking for hope and opportunities or an emerging entrepreneur who really wants to get in the game, join us on Monday evening unfailingly. Toyin Umesiri is the kind of awesome woman you don't want to miss listening to and interacting with.
Click the "NOTIFY ME" button and check the comments for the questions we shall be discussing.
Celebrating Wuraola Oyewusi who explains concepts in . If you are or you speak the language, listen to her summary of .
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Watch her interview on Women in Technology Spotlight
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In this video, I simplified some of the most important concepts about ChatGPT and similar tools in Yoruba with English subtitles ...
We thought to kick of Iwineti Africa conversations this year with a topic that people in many countries might relate very well with given the events of recent times. From the aftermath of COVID-19the pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine fracas and its impact; the escalating exchange rates and resultant dependence on .
All across the world people are forced to make adjustments to their lifestyles due to factors they cannot control. In this we shall explore the implications of difficulty, share experiences and give hope to everyone having to deal with the realities of our times no matter what nation you live in.
Come prepared to share your own thoughts and learn that you are not alone no matter what you are facing and no matter what happens, it is likely that we have seen it before in history. Let's get real and let's share solutions.
Awesome video by Wodemaya
The Image of AFRICA has been DISTORTED around the WORLD & We are CHANGING the NARRATIVES via YOUTUBE videos One Country At Time.Until the HISTORY of AFRICA ...
We held an offline interview with Prince Sofo Hissan, President of Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef. His eloquence in sharing his deep vision for the future of young African entrepreneurs in the context of AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF)'s promise.
In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we had a conversation with a young lady cobbler Eberechi Okwakpam based in Nigeria on her experience of intra-African trade. Here is the link just in case you missed it.
Last week we held an offline interview with Prince Siita Sofo Hissan, President of AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation. His eloquence in sharing his deep v...
As more and more exist the continent, we reminisce on our conversation with Ladi Tokosi and Christabel Dadzie on the .
Listen to Ladi's breakdown of the from a number of countries and the impact of the on the economies. He also touches on the drivers and pros/cons of exodus.
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Wishing you a glorious #2023.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฒ?
Guess who gave the following answer:
There is no simple solution to overcoming in , as it is a complex and multi-faceted problem that requires a range of approaches and interventions.
However, some strategies that have been effective in reducing in include:
1. ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : Providing access to quality and training can help equip individuals with the and knowledge they need to find good jobs and improve their . This can include investing in schools and teachers, as well as providing vocational training and other educational programs.
2. ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: Supporting the growth of and industries can create jobs and income and help stimulate economic development. This can involve providing access to finance, infrastructure, and other resources that businesses need to thrive.
3. ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: Addressing inequality can help reduce poverty by ensuring that the benefits of growth are shared more widely. This can involve implementing policies such as progressive , social protection programs, and targeted interventions to support vulnerable groups.
4. ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
Good and strong institutions are essential for reducing and promoting . This can involve improving the transparency and accountability of governments, as well as supporting the development of institutions such as courts and regulatory bodies that can help enforce the rule of law.
Overall, overcoming poverty in will require a concerted effort by governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders to implement effective and sustainable strategies.
Our conversations on Remote Work and intra/inter-continental "Japa" caught fire over the past two weeks. Dr. Faith Nwaobia shared profound thoughts with us on the business sense of employing an African from outside the motherland and what Utidia is doing to prepare young Africans for these lucrative opportunities. Henrique Mukanda his personal story and the incredible vision of ITOT Africa to solve local problems with global skills.
In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we are going to explore the Remote Work and "Japa" subject with two incredible Software Engineers based in Europe. Patrick Yaw Kulor and Joseph Kojo Davies will share their personal experiences and with yours truly analylze the profound thoughts shared in previous sessions on this subject.
And just in case you are wondering what "Japa" is or what Faith and Henrique said, do well to visit our YouTube Channel Iwineti Africa. See you on Saturday and don't forget to hit the NOTIFY ME button.
How do you conduct an interview in both and with two young men who are imperfect in both languages. Well, find out the results in our next conversation on Iwineti Africa as we feature Henrique Mukanda Co-Founder of Itot Africa.
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A dutiful father was loosening the on his young daughter's head when he starting thinking about who invented . Trivial question?
Incidentally, there could be many other technologies lost in the history of partly due to the absence of writing as a means of passing knowledge from one generation to another.
Thankfully, more and more black people are digging into their history and discovering that African indeed has something to offer. has had something to offer to millennia.
On Iwineti Africa, we believe every nation, every culture and every human on earth is gifted by God to make a contribution to the advancement of humanity. Every nation, every culture and every human on earth should have the opportunity to make their contribution.
A bit of history on
Our series Crowned explores the history of Black hairstyles. In our first episode, our host breaks down the cultural significance of cornrows.
According to Analytics Insight, "Global tech giants are on a massive layoff spree! " 11,000 at Meta (planned), 3000 at Elon Musk's Twitter, 6000 at Snap, 1000 at Shopify and many others. All these within the past few months.
In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall the exploring the world of remote work with with Dr. Faith Nwaobia, Founder and CEO od Utidia and YouthUp Global and Ida Na-Tei, the young Co-Founder of CTN Technologies, Ghana.
Should young Africans look forward to a revival of remote work soon? Is earning dollars in your home country a good idea? What does it take to get a foreign opportunity on local soil? Are remote workers willing to pay taxes to their home government? Join us on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook for this intriguing coversation and do invite someone. CLICK THE LINK TO SAVE A SPOT.
According to Someone Somewhere,
"The FIFA scandal documentary on Netflix is a must watch for every Nigerian vis a vis . There are huge lessons to take home for the black race regarding his penchant to put personal greed ahead of community good and .
Qatar basically won the hosting right for the world cup by buying up majority of the members in the 22-man committee which voted in the decision to award the 2022 hosting rights to the gulf nation.
in return for his vote forced the Qataris to enter into an arms deal with worth billions of dollars, plus buy their aircrafts, and a football club in France (Yeah, that's how they came about ).
The traded their vote for a gas deal which saw the setting up of a fully functional mega gas plant in the Amazon nation.
The Africans among them asked for 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS wired straight to their personal accounts.
Like bro, you came to the table where nation-changing deals were being made and all you cared for was your balance not the millions of lives that could be changed forever?
You didn't ask for your country's share of those far-reaching deals of epic national proportions worth in the regions of several hundred million dollars. Instead, you went for a self-serving interest thereby denying your people the luxury of a better life!
That Netflix document summed up the mentality of the African man in its entirety. If you are wondering why it is the richest yet poorest continent, look no further."
PS: Iwineti Africa does not subscribe to . Neither do we subscribe to ___________________ thinking (the is for an adjective. We are still looking for the adjective to describe this type of thinking).
Bright Simons' indepth analysis on 's economic situation is incredibly insightful.
Minds like him across the continent indicate that 's problems may not be attributable to lack of knowledge or dearth of experts who can advise .
Do you think we are suffering more from the parochial and conflicting of those who are entrusted with acting on behalf of the ?
Last week we held an offline interview with Prince Siita Sofo Hissan, President of AfCFTA Youth Entrepreneurs Foundation. His eloquence in sharing his deep vision for the future of young African entrepreneurs in the context of AfCFTA's promise.
In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall have a conversation with two young entrepreneurs based in Nigeria on their experience of intra-African trade. We look forward to an insightful conversation. Subscribe and click the "NOTIFY ME" button to join the conversation.
Incredibly insightful interview with Siita Sofo Hissan of the Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef. Olugu Uguru Onwuka (aka Aba_1st_Pikin) joined the party where Prince Siita Sofo Hissan shared his inspiring story and then gave deep insights into what the Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef is doing to drive inclusion of and in the .
We shall broadcast this conversation on three platforms - LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube on Saturday 22nd October. Olugu Uguru Onwuka (aka Aba_1st_Pikin) and Eberechi Okwakpam founder of De craft house - two rising African entrepreneurs will be joining us to explore what African Continental Free Trade Area - Afcfta means to emerging and what the advantages of AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) might be.
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Giorgio Meloni is Italy's fiery far-right prime minister who has been very vocal in flawless on her convictions. In this video, she responds to Emmanuel Macron's description of her party.
TAKEAWAY: The solution to Africa's problems is not moving Africans to Europe but moving "Europe" out of Africa. Watch till the end.
The solution to Africa's problems is not moving Africans to Europe but moving "Europe" out of Africa. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. May you be truly indep...
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This video is in the public domain. Professor shared his thoughts in the response to a question on why national is having such a severe impact on African nations while America remains a world power despites her own debts.
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Any African in the who is interested in getting their goods in the global market must have heard of the Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Close to two years after it's official launch, many stakeholders are asking whether all the promises African leaders were so excited about are materializing.
In this Iwineti Africa Conversation, we shall be talking with Shadrack Kubyane, Blockchain Baron of and CO-founder of Coronet Blockchain about his views on the progress made in intra-African trade.
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Dear Friend! โคโ๐ฅ
I need your help. ๐
I am participating in a continent-wide .
A challenge with ๐ง๐จ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ. A happening on Social Media whose impact goes beyond the screen? ๐ค ๐ฅถ๐จ
โค๏ธ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
Do you consider yourself concerned about the of your ?
o you ever think about what kind of your grandchildren will live in? ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข
Are you doing anything about it?
โค๏ธ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
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Do you think it is important to get involved in the conversations about ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ง ? ๐ฅธ
If ๐๐๐, then you should be . ๐๐พ๐๐พ
On ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐, astute intellectuals and business leaders share how they are contributing to change in and what we need to do next.
So what do I want from you? ๐คท๐พโโ๏ธ
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐! ๐ฌ ๐ซฃ
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Holding my breath.๐ฏ
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐โกโจโค๏ธ
You are awesome! ๐ค
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ "๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐"
Perfect! God bless you.
Now is there anyone else like you who thinks beyond themselves in your circle of friends?
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ Bye then ... ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐๏ธ๐ต
In response to the global conversation on ( ), some petroleum-rich African leaders might respond as follows:
"We will not accept the West forcing us to abandon our God-given natural resources"
On the other hand, oil-producing countries in the middle-east might say,
"We better do something for our people (and our children) with all this oil revenue before it all becomes irrelevant"
What you you say?
We started with a vision to assemble a of . From the month of March we've toured from different schools, creating about IOT development and Tech .
This season, is another great adventure to express our view of tech.
So join us this month of August, as Techford NG officially collaborates with The Youth Resource Centre, Bonny IslandThe Youth Resource Centre, Bonny Island to anchor (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at the annual summer program.
Registration is free, visit resource centre Bonny Island close to the BYF office to pickup form for registration.
Registration has commence from Monday 25th July 2022.
For more information please visit Youth Resource Centre Bonny
, we continue to and .
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Anne Semadeni George in her characteristic gentle #fashion shares the concept of "Ma" in our 2023 Grand Reunion. We learnt from her the #culture of not being to quick to respond. The need to pause, reflect and then respond. This will be an amazing attitude to imbibe in 2024. Also in the room were Eleganza Odeneho Brainny, Patrick Yaw Kulor, Pretty Kubyane, @Shadrack Kubyane , Joseph Davis, Patrick Odiegwu, Obianuju Ukandu, Dr. Ronke Babajide, and the amazing Godswill Iwenofu . @followers @highlight
According to the World Bank, Africa's #food markets could create a $1 trillion opportunity by 2030. The World Economic Forum posits that 70% of Africans make a living through agriculture. Africa holds nearly 60% of the world's uncultivated arable land. Meanwhile, the International Labour Organization puts youth unemployment at about 12.7% as at 2022 where youth is defined as those between 15 and 24. The adoption of technology is driving a #farming revolution in Africa. From precision #agriculture and vertical #farming to mobile apps and blockchain, innovative solutions are shaping the future of farming and creating unprecedented opportunities for young people. What is the impact of all this information on the opinion of youth Africans with respect to taking up careers in agriculture? That is the subject of this week's conversation Are you ready to challenge the notion that farming is outdated and unappealing for #young minds? Prepare to be amazed as we unveil the remarkable potential and impact of agriculture in Africa? Then join us as we speak to four of Africa's emerging agripreneurs have seen this light and are already making waves. Shadrack Kubyane and his team at EFama App, South Africa have built an app that takes farm produce from farm to consumer seamlessly. Farmer Samson Ogbole is the team lead at Soiless Farm Lab, Nigeria an interesting venture cooking up ways to grow food all year round. Ruguatu Favour Kanu is doing amazing work at Slay Farms, making farming more fashionable among youth. Esther Ofori Boadu rears grass-fed, grain-finished cows in Ghana. Watch this on Iwineti Africa - YouTube, LinkedIn and Facebook
Trashy Bags Africa is is a social enterprise based in Accra, Ghana. The organization is concerned about the 380 million metric tonnes of plastic produced annually worldwide. Ghana alone currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of plastic, of which only 2-5% is recycled. The rest end up a nuisance to the environment. Trashy Bags Africa discovered that 63% of Ghanaians source safe drinking water from sachet water, packaged in small, heat-sealed plastic bags. Much of this plastic waste from drinking water sachets and other sachets have been carelessly discarded and pose serious environmental risks. A couple of weeks ago, the team from Iwineti Africa visited Trashy Bags factory and shop in Accra. We spoke with Elvis Aboluah the Manufacturing Manager. Our conversation bordered on how Trashy Bags creates amazing works of art by upcycling plastic bags. We also spoke to Nick Parish on the overall vision and history of Trashy Bags. We learnt how the company has evolved over years and what keeps them going. You also find our tour of the shop later in Part II a thrill. #upcycle #recycle #trash
Trashy Bags Africa is is a social enterprise based in Accra, Ghana. The organization is concerned about the 380 million metric tonnes of plastic produced annually worldwide. Ghana alone currently produces 1.1 million tonnes of plastic, of which only 2-5% is recycled. The rest end up a nuisance to the environment. Trashy Bags Africa discovered that 63% of Ghanaians source safe drinking water from sachet water, packaged in small, heat-sealed plastic bags. Much of this plastic waste from drinking water sachets and other sachets have been carelessly discarded and pose serious environmental risks. A couple of weeks ago, the team from Iwineti Africa visited Trashy Bags factory and shop in Accra. We spoke with Elvis Aboluah the Manufacturing Manager. Our conversation bordered on how Trashy Bags creates amazing works of art by upcycling plastic bags. We also spoke to Nick Parish on the overall vision and history of Trashy Bags. We learnt how the company has evolved over years and what keeps them going. You also find our tour of the shop later in Part II a thrill.
Everyone watched Dr. Akinwumi Adesina's awesome presentation at #Nigeria's 2023 Presidential Inauguration Lecture. We made a short summary of his points.
According to TurkishPolicy.com, "The Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 inaugurated a new era in international politics. Russiaโs action was denounced in several UN General Assembly votes, but much of the Global South and non-aligned countries refused to be drawn into a conflict that was perceived not to be their concern." Meanwhile, BRICS, initially imagined in 1955 began to make the headlines again in 2021 as a group of fast-growing economies predicted to collectively dominate the global economy by 2050. On the next edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall be talking to the amazing Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) Salifou , LLB,CPEPโข, CDAAยฎ about the implications of this new challenge to struggle for global relevance between the East and the West and its impact on Africa. Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) is an experienced expert on #politics, #entrepreneurship, and #internationallaw making impact in organizations like African Development Bank Group, Dokpam Corporate, YouthUp Global, The StartUp Tribe and GLG. It would interest you to know that Mr. Salifou is fluent in French and Italian, able to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and cultures. He is passionate about positive change in Africa and beyond, advising #organizations and #governments in law, finance, Fintech, startup ecosystem and climate governance. Technology, with the evolution of #GenerativeAI, is one of the main conversations in terms of phenomena currently impacting the world significantly. #Geopolitics is another big topic. We are going to be talking with Ibrahim(ืึทืึฐืจึธืึธืโ) on the emergence of organizations like #BRICS, the struggle for power among the likes of the #US, #Russia, #China and others and what this all means for less powerful nations. Where do Africa nations fit in the in the "new world"? Should we be taking sides? What kind of future will emerge for us as new world powers from the #East take charge or otherwise?
Critical Facts African Entrepreneurs Must Understand to Succeed in the 21st Century Tomorrow will be created by those who can see it. You must create a story that sells the world your advantage. Develop capacity to deliver what the market is demanding. The first step to developing that capacity is acquiring knowledge. The educational systems of the 19th century were not designed to make us wealthy, they were designed to create highly skilled workers. Our grandfathers in Africa did not need a degree to trade.
Africa is considered the final frontier by many thought leaders. Having lagged the rest of the world for centuries and being the youngest continent - 1 in 4 people on Earth will be African by 2050 - , it is considered as a major player in the future of the world. But what does it take to get in the game? Toyin Umesiri is a Global Change Maker, Business Strategist, Educator, Author of "Mindset of an Entrepreneur", TV Host and Founder and CEO of Nazaru; an International Trade Development organization. She will be sharing her thoughts with us on what it takes to do business in Africa in this next special edition of Iwineti Africa. If you are an investor, an entrepreneur in any other continent looking to participate, a young person looking for hope and opportunities or an emerging entrepreneur who really wants to get in the game, join us on Monday evening unfailingly. Toyin Umesiri is the kind of awesome woman you don't want to miss listening to and interacting with. Click the "NOTIFY ME" button and check the comments for the questions we shall be discussing.
We thought to kick of Iwineti Africa conversations this year with a topic that people in many countries might relate very well with given the events of recent times. From the aftermath of COVID-19the pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine fracas and its impact; the escalating exchange rates and resultant dependence on #debt. All across the world people are forced to make adjustments to their lifestyles due to factors they cannot control. In this #conversation we shall explore the implications of #financial difficulty, share experiences and give hope to everyone having to deal with the realities of our times no matter what nation you live in. Come prepared to share your own thoughts and learn that you are not alone no matter what you are facing and no matter what happens, it is likely that we have seen it before in history. Let's get real and let's share solutions.
Our conversations on Remote Work and intra/inter-continental "Japa" caught fire over the past two weeks. Dr. Faith Nwaobia shared profound thoughts with us on the business sense of employing an African from outside the motherland and what Utidia is doing to prepare young Africans for these lucrative opportunities. Henrique Mukanda his personal story and the incredible vision of ITOT Africa to solve local problems with global skills. In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we are going to explore the Remote Work and "Japa" subject with two incredible Software Engineers based in Europe. Patrick Yaw Kulor and Joseph Kojo Davies will share their personal experiences and with yours truly analylze the profound thoughts shared in previous sessions on this subject. And just in case you are wondering what "Japa" is or what Faith and Henrique said, do well to visit our YouTube Channel Iwineti Africa. See you on Saturday and don't forget to hit the NOTIFY ME button.
Last week we held an offline interview with Prince Siita Sofo Hissan, President of AfCFTA Youth Entrepreneurs Foundation. His eloquence in sharing his deep vision for the future of young African entrepreneurs in the context of AfCFTA's promise. In this edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall have a conversation with two young entrepreneurs based in Nigeria on their experience of intra-African trade. We look forward to an insightful conversation. Subscribe and click the "NOTIFY ME" button to join the conversation.
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Incredibly insightful interview with Siita Sofo Hissan #President of the Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef. Olugu Uguru Onwuka (aka Aba_1st_Pikin) joined the party where Prince Siita Sofo Hissan shared his inspiring story and then gave deep insights into what the Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef is doing to drive inclusion of #youth and #women in the #freetrade #conversation. We shall broadcast this conversation on three platforms - LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube on Saturday 22nd October. Olugu Uguru Onwuka (aka Aba_1st_Pikin) and Eberechi Okwakpam founder of De craft house - two rising African entrepreneurs will be joining us to explore what African Continental Free Trade Area - Afcfta means to emerging #entrepreneurs and what the advantages of AfCFTA Young Entrepreneurs Federation (AfYEF) might be. #Subscribe to our YouTube Channel #followus on LinkedIn and Facebook AFYEF Nigeria Afcfta Young Entrepreneurs Federation - Afyef And all other chapters.
Any African #Entrepreneur in the #consumergoods #businessowner who is interested in getting their goods in the global market must have heard of the #africa Continental Free Trade Agreement. Close to two years after it's official launch, many stakeholders are asking whether all the promises African leaders were so excited about are materializing. In this Iwineti Africa Conversation, we shall be talking with Shadrack Kubyane, Blockchain Baron of #Africa and CO-founder of Coronet Blockchain about his views on the progress made in intra-African trade. Tune in and share with a fellow #consumergoodsindustry #entrepreneur .
Values are an expression we use to refer to what is most important to us. According to www.ethicssage.com, "values are the basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us". Values can be considered contextual to families, communities, tribes or nations. For example, respect for elders and honour (REF: Bushido Code) are highly prioritized values in Japan. Meanwhile individualism and capitalism are popular values in the West. Hospitality and community are strong African values. Exploring these even further will show the contextual nature of values. Values are typically passed on in societies from one generation to another in the family context. In African families, when we grew up in the 80's, this job was mostly the job of mothers - they were more likely to spend the most time with children compared to fathers (the peculiarities of African families). Today, equality, diversity and freedom are very popular subjects globally. Young women have to take up careers, children are taught to say what they think, everyone is exposed to a variety of cultures through media and money is king. Do those age-old values taught to us by our mothers (and fathers) still matter? Do we need to perpetuate them? What are they? This is the subject of our conversation with Zoe Octavia Obazee, a young mother who champions the Journal My Journey movement for young mothers; Ekuase Egbe, a Teen Coach and CEO of Eripsni Limited and Oluwaseyi Akinsola, a Young Men's Coach. Tune in on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn to add your voice to the conversation.
According to The Cable, Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria produced 64,286,308.01 tons of solid mineral resources in 2020. A 2016 report in The Guardian credited to NEITI indicates that there are over 30 different kinds of solid minerals and precious metals buried in Nigerian soil waiting to be exploited. This is wealth under our feet. Given the rise of the digital economy and the rapid growth of the mobile industry, minerals like cobalt are becoming more and more in demand. Electra forecasts 30% rise in cobalt demand by 2025. Barite, another mineral found in Nigeria finds use in x-ray shielding and petroleum well-drilling. The reader will agree that these are high-value use cases. In the next edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall be talking with Patrick Odiegwu, Managing Director of Polyguard Investment Nigeria Limited, a company focused on bringing to the market highly enriched Barite, Lead and Zinc Ores. He is also the 3rd Deputy President of the Benue Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture and Acting Secretary General Association of Miners and Processors of Barite. We at Iwineti like to say that Patrick's favourite word is "Barite". Patrick will be educating the audience on the value, opportunities and challenges of mining in Nigeria and Africa. There is something brewing here and we would like you to be a part of it. Follow Iwineti Africa and click "Attend" to get notified when we go live.
In an incredible twist of events this Mother's Week, all the guests of the next edition of Iwineti Africa are women! Our conversation will hover around the incredible things these amazing women are doing with natural and organic agricultural products which have been used in Africa for centuries. We will touch on inherent value, processing methods, scale, quality and exportability. We shall be learning from the experience of four ladies whose businesses span diverse nations and niches. Violet Amoabeng, founder of Skin Gourmet will share the "Raw, Pure, Wild" story of one of the leading natural skin care brands in Ghana. We look forward to hearing about her trips to the remote rural areas of Ghana to source for natural solutions to modern skin care problems. Ginette Agbo is an "African Spice Ambassador" operating in France who has created amazing products from Baobab and ginger while creating opportunity for the local farmers in West African Countries. Her vision is to restore dignity of Africa. Uchechi is a Nigerian healthy food advocate who is driving the replacement of process sugar with date syrup. Her product, Debbron Dates is processed with finesse and packaged with class, ready for the world. Abigail Okorie-Kalu is a rising trailblazer who combines her legal expertise with ventures focused on raising healthy children - body, soul and spirit. As part of her efforts, she produces natural yoghurt which is very well spoken of among customers in her catchment area. Go ahead and set the reminder and prepare to join the conversation on Saturday 14th May.
Watching this video will put a smile on your face. There is so much #value we can offer the world from the simple things we take for granted in #Africa. Ginette Agbo, founder of Miya #Gourmet is an African trailblazer based in #France. She has created incredible organic #products from African shrubs such as #Baobab and #Ginger for sale in luxury restaurants globally. In the next edition of Iwineti Africa, we shall be talking with Ginette and three other amazing #women who are creating world class #products from materials sourced in #Africa. Viewers will get to listen to the Violet Awo Amoabeng (Awo the Great) who has made global impact from #Ghana with Skin Gourmet and the "Raw, Pure, Wild" mantra that make you "eat your skincare". Joining us from #Nigeria will be Anyadike Uchechi and Abigail Okorie-Kalu who are creating value with dates and culture respectively in their spaces. This is a conversation you want to be part of. Watch this space for the fliers and Subscribe to Iwineti Africa on all platforms if not already done.
Slave Trade and warfare โ intertribal and civil war โ are a part of Africaโs history. In previous conversations we have often hinted on the impact this history has had on the way we see ourselves in relation to the rest of the world. In todayโs conversation, we shall be exploring both subjects from the viewpoint of two Africans who have a personal connection with these topics. Titilola Loiusa Natasha Marinho-Anidugbe has over twenty-four yearsโ work experience in, Information Technology, Quality Management and Education. Since graduating with a BSc. Business Computing Degree from the University of North London, she has attained qualifications and memberships in over ten high profile certifications and members in Information Technology and management. Titilola has held management positions in Stanbic (Chartered) Bank, InformEd (New Hall College), Bhati Airtel Telecommunications and Etisalat Telecommunications including. She ran the consulting firm Sigma Qualitas from and currently a Board Member of Montgomery Securities Limited and Managing Director of Marinho Agroallied Farm. We shall be talking to Titilola about slave trade and the experience of her ancestors who returned to West Africa from the Americas in the 19th century. Ndukwe Uche lived the refugee experience described in his book, "Ofia Became Home". Having long wanted to share this story with the world, he finally had the time to do it justice after retiring from a busy, 34-year international career in engineering. His love of writing goes back many years, however, with his short story โTogether Foreverโ winning first prize in the 1980 Radio Nigeria National Short Story Competition. He is also the author of Ahead(1997) - a collection of his poems and Their Son, Her Brother (2007) โ a novel. Ndukwe lives in Toronto, Canada, with his wife. We shall be talking to him about his views on conflict, Biafra and the unity of the Nigerian state. Join us on Iwineti Africa for another ins
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