Thank you for growing from strength to strength, and for demonstrating excellence. Let me break down my definition of excellence. From the outside, I see that you share leadership with rotating chair positions; I see that you give one another the opportunity to shine by handing the mic over and spotlighting the greatness of each…

It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver -Mahatma Ghandi   More than 90% of the estimated 300–500 million malaria cases that occur worldwide every year are in Africans, mainly in children under five years of age, but most countries are moving towards better treatment policies. In a bid…

Lagos State is a cosmopolitan maze of lagoons and creeks in a geographical space that hosts over nine million people. There is great hustle and bustle, Lagos state, being the heart beat of Nigeria, with scores of people using the traditional means of transport. The state‘s thriving commercial gains are stifled by traffic woes, polluted…

My dream is to see an innovative, entrepreneurial, united and transformed Africa. When innovation becomes the bedrock of your beliefs, designing new products and processes turns into a pattern. Mokate Ashu is on the course of raising a new generation of African Kings and Queens who through innovation and entrepreneurship, will re-brand Africa to the…

Most often than not, people are awed when they learn that Waheed Awonuga is not just an accomplished medical doctor, but an entrepreneur in his own right. This is understandable, because a profession in medicine is a life-time responsibility that demands your all. On the flip side, an entrepreneur is someone who embodies dedication and…

Justin Shema describes himself as a deeply creative and courageous being.  He is a product of love; growing up in an affectionate family has taught him how to cherish relationships. He thrives around people and enjoys great music.  Having six sisters spurred him into a dynamic growth, making him a person who is open to…

Margaret Cassell was born in Cassell Farm, Western Urban – Sierra Leone. She is a university graduate from N’Jala University, Bachelor of Science in Home economics and community development. Margaret is a model with a cause; she is the second runner up to Miss West Africa, Sierra Leone. A few weeks ago she aspired for…

Each year, thousands of people visit Africa for many reasons. Some visit as tourists, experts, volunteers or for business purposes. How these people interpret their experiences in Africa sometimes serves as representing images to their friends, family, or colleagues. I often read disappointing blogs or watch YouTube videos that don’t sit well with me. If…

Raphael Obonyo has been named Motivational African of the Year in the 2019 Voice Achievers Award. The annual award by the leading Netherlands magazine Voice Achievers: that creates a voice for Africans around the world, was presented to Mr Obonyo because of his un-paralleled contribution to the empowerment of youth and advocacy for integration of…

Living with a chronic illness like diabetes can be overwhelming. How do you cope with the constant battle of trying to maintain a proper balance with your blood sugars? Kiki explains, I don’t really have a coping method just some lifestyle modification. I just know that if I don’t take care of myself, I could…