Connecting Africa’s Innovators and Leaders
Introduction: The Classroom and the Market Stall In a sunlit classroom in Kumasi, 12-year-old Ama hesitates as her teacher drills multiplication tables in English. Her voice trembles and her answers are fragmented. Yet, just hours later at her mother’s bustling plantain stall, Ama transforms completely. With the ease of native fluency in Twi, she calculates … Read more
The story of Ghana since independence mirrors the triumphs and tribulations of a continent yearning for self-determination, unity, and prosperity. Ghanaians have long sought the stability, democracy, and socio-economic progress that Kwame Nkrumah envisioned—a future in which the nation would flourish without the shackles of colonialism or the internal strife that has plagued its progress. … Read more
How is it that, in a world where a handful of individuals control more wealth than half of humanity combined, billions continue to suffer in poverty? We live in an era of unprecedented abundance, where technology has dissolved many of the barriers to prosperity, yet deprivation remains the norm for vast swathes of the planet, … Read more
The story of Africa has been one of relentless struggle—against colonialism, exploitation, and now, the more insidious grip of neo-colonialism. For centuries, the continent has been stripped of its resources, its people dehumanised, and its cultures fragmented. Yet, amid these struggles, there is an untold story that could transform the future—not only for Africa but … Read more
We live in a world full of conflicts, both personal and collective. These conflicts arise in many forms—from disagreements with a colleague to painful memories of the past or long-standing family disputes. Often, we carry the weight of resentment and hurt, feeling justified because, after all, we believe we’ve been wronged. But what if this … Read more
In a world saturated with violence and constant conflict, defenselessness might appear to be a stance of helplessness, surrender, or even weakness. Our natural instincts push us toward self-preservation, to defend ourselves from any perceived threat. Yet throughout history, there have been individuals and groups who embraced defenselessness as a conscious moral choice. These figures … Read more
Tribalism, often understood as the allegiance to one’s ethnic group or tribe, has been a fundamental part of human social organisation throughout history. It signifies a strong sense of identity and belonging to a particular group, often distinguished by shared language, culture, and customs. Tribalism offers communities a framework for unity, fostering social cohesion, mutual … Read more