Over the last couple of years, I embarked on an unconventional journey, applying startup principles to my personal development. This was no simple experiment; it required dedication, a shift in mindset, and an openness to embrace both success and failure. Reflecting on this path, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact it can have on one’s…

I recently was gifted a copy of one of my favourite teenage books “Things Fall Apart” by the renowned author Chinua Achebe. As I read through pages and went from chapter to chapter, I realised for the first time the many life lessons embedded into it. I have read this book like many others several…

In the rapidly evolving African startup landscape, the shimmer of success and funding milestones often masks a deeper, more personal battle. The year 2023 proved particularly challenging for many African founders globally, marking a period of intense strain that has continued into the current year. From Lagos to Nairobi, the stress of navigating a complex…

Starting with WHY? 2023 was a year of diverse experiences and lessons for many. For me, it was a period of profound learning. 2023 was a year of diverse experiences and lessons for many. For me, it was a period of profound learning. Entering 2024, the key takeaway from last year is the significance of…

For a very long-time young people have been marginalized and lacked active participation in the governance of our country even before the 2007 elections. Amongst the numerous things that affected the SLPP administration led by the former president, Alhaji Ahmad Tejan Kabbah (Blessed memory), was the predominant lack of representation of young people and women…

  Freetown, Sierra Leone, is one of the most beautiful places in the world. This beauty opined by the writer is based on its rich religious tolerance, its welcoming nature to foreigners, it’s very diverse ethnic backgrounds and the overall natural landscape and resilience of its people. But like every other country in Africa, Sierra…

Racism in itself is a disgusting term, in fact whenever I hear the word, it reminds me of the many times I have faced this. As subtle as it could be, it still hurt very much by the mere thought of it. The truth is, no matter how we define racism, the fact remains that…

Corruption! I mean not to be dramatic (maybe just a tiny bit), but I believe a five-year-old raised somewhere in Africa must have come across the word. Not that they would understand what it means. I do believe that most adults do not seriously understand what it is, but i am sure they must have…

Over the last ten years, the concept of entrepreneurship has seen increasing popularity. In African countries, many young people are taking the risk to venture into business and explore new opportunities to solve their most pressing problems. This in itself is a win for a continent that boasts more than 60% of its population made…

We have started a new year and like every year, it is a tradition to set goals and make new year’s resolutions. It is more of a tradition now than anything else really, but the truth is, it is no different than any other day. Like every other day in the previous year, nothing changes…