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Noel C.G Newman: IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador 2025- Empowering Youths Through Under 30 CEOs Africa
Today we are shifting the focus from negativity and putting the spotlight on someone who has not only found the path to success but has also made a way for other young people to do the same in a place where rising unemployment and dwindling opportunities are prevalent, therefore, leadership rooted in lived experiences has never been as significant as it is today. For Noel C. G. Newman, youth empowerment advocate, social entrepreneur, and the IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador for 2025, this journey began with a story of resilience shaped by a single mother’s sacrifice and a young man’s desire to build a better future. A Purpose Born Out of…
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IZELIA FABRICS SHINE ON THE COVER OF AFRICA TRAVEL & LIFE’S PREMIER ISSUE
We are proud to share this insightful piece by Isatu Harrison, showcasing the ground-breaking moment when IZELIA fabrics, rooted in Sierra Leone’s rich tradition of gara (tie-dye), graced the cover of Africa Travel & Life’s premier issue. This feature not only honours the artistry and innovation of IZELIA and others but also shines a spotlight on the vibrant creative economy of Sierra Leone. Join us in exploring how heritage, craftsmanship, and modern design come together to inspire a new era in African fashion. The debut cover of Africa Travel & Life magazine radiates with the vibrant spirit of Sierra Leone, featuring a striking garment crafted from IZELIA fabrics—a testament to…
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SUNAH AGNES KEILI: AN ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAILBLAZER TO WATCH IN 2024
Empowerment knows no bounds when women unite their vision with purpose in business development, social advocacy, and volunteerism. As pioneers of positive change, let your passion be the spark that ignites a brighter, more inclusive future for all. Over the past fifteen years, Sunah Agnes Keili has become a formidable catalyst for change within the ever-evolving realms of business development, social advocacy, and volunteerism. Her accolades, including the African Innovation Prize in 2013 and being an IVLP Exchange Fellow of the US Department of State in 2017, attest to her commitment to making a positive impact on society. Sunah’s diverse roles, from business development consultant to co-founder of Jaylay Gomei,…
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SORAYA COFIE: AFRICA’S FINEST CELEBRITY MONTESSORIAN SHARES HER SECRETS TO EXCELLENCE
A visionary is a big dreamer who dares to see the big picture far beyond what may be, before many will. The visionary as an entrepreneur does not venture into business, believing it will fail. We do not initially even see the limitations because we are usually self-starters with oodles of enthusiasm and passion, with either a call to serve or to respond to or fill a need! – Soraya Cofie A few weeks ago, our founder interviewed Soraya Cofie; a kindred spirit – trailblazer and icon in children’s development, early learning and mindfulness. She considers herself a luxury lifestyle entrepreneur. A budding lifestyle pursuant, but definitely an entrepreneur…
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TEAM TURTLE: A TALE OF FRIENDSHIP IN A RACE FOR GOOD
Budapest-Bamako is a charity rally, competition and crazy driving adventure from Budapest to Bamako. Budapest-Bamako is for those who’ve dreamed about the Dakar, Africa, the Sahara and hitting the open dirt under extreme circumstances. B2 is a minimal assistance event, which means that if you’re in trouble you can only count on yourself and your mates. You can enter in competition and adventure category. B2 is not a Sunday drive or picnic in the park. It’s not an organized package holiday. It’s a grueling two week drive on hostile terrain. Get to know the two friends who want to use the Budapest-Bamako Rally 2022 to raise funds for Sierra Leonean…
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USING PHOTOGRAPHY TO HELP OTHERS
The Beginning How I got started I had just landed in Miami and it was nearly a hundred degrees. I got the rental car and headed straight into gridlocked traffic. The exit was not moving and my time window was closing, so I decided to pass a few cars in a not-so-perfectly-legal manner. Of course, one of them happened to be an undercover cop who immediately pulled me over. Boop Boop. Just my luck. I explained to him the longest story imaginable and he laughed it off and let me go with a warning. Phewf! I was on my way to meet someone off of Craigslist to purchase my first…
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BSI MAKES DOING BUSINESS EASIER IN SIERRA LEONE
BSI is Sierra Leone’s leading premiere serviced and virtual office provider. As Sierra Leone opens its gateways to foreign investments, there is a vast need for business service to be offered that accommodates the needs of any potential business person that wants to set up his/her operation in a professional setting. Potential Investors and new (small) businesses may want to test the waters as they set up their operations by temporarily outsourcing office operations/location. This minimizes their overhead costs through the use of a fully-fledged office environment. It will provide all the professional services needed to run a business operation in a confidential manner and still have the look and…
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THE ART OF BEING HAPPILY SINGLE- TIYANI TELLS ALL
My name is Tiyani Majoko. A part of my dream is to create large scale legal solutions that will make the delivery of legal services worldwide faster, excellent and more accessible. I created The Legal Werk, my startup that focuses on legal professionals, which I aim to launch in North America over the next few months. My parents were both lawyers and ran a law firm with branches in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Francistown in Botswana. My mother passed away when I was 13 years old and I decided to pursue a career in law so I could carry on in my mother’s legacy. Now, I am a lawyer and I…
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COGNITIVE FITNESS FOR BRAIN POWER
Since hot girl summer is officially over, let’s focus on hot brain season. I use the word season lightly, as your brain needs to be like a perennial seed all year through. Do you want to start making better decisions in your life? And cope better with stress? Do you want to be able to be a sharp thinker and someone with logical reasoning? Do you feel like your brain is slowing down a bit? Then it’s time to send your brain to the gym. Cognitive fitness for hot brain season is about to begin. Cognitive is just a fancy word that describes how we think, solve problems, acquire knowledge,…
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BOYFRIEND/ GIRLFRIEND? HOW TO TRANSITION INTO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST FOREVER
My husband taught me how to transition romantic relationships into healthy relationships that lasts forever. I heard you sneeze. Common you’ll survive this.There is absolutely nothing new under the sun. Let’s say King Solomon started it when the Queen of Sheba fell in love with his great wisdom . She was enthralled by his intelligence and crossed mountains to reach Him. The Queen was smitten by The King’s intelligence. He had other plans, how would He turn one of the richest women on Earth into his biggest investor. Clever Chap huh? Very recently I had an encounter that ‘ changed my life’ an interview with one of Africa’s leading entrepreneurs.…
