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There is a number I have not been able to put down this week, and I think you should sit with it too. According to the World Economic Forum, Africa captures less than one percent of the total economic value of the green technologies our own minerals make possible.
Read essayIn the quiet moments between business calls, deal negotiations, and strategic planning sessions, I found solace in a collection of books that shaped and refined my understanding of leadership, economics, and human potential throughout 2024. Each selection represented a deliberate step toward exploring the intricate interplay between personal growth and
Read essayLast week, I had the privilege of speaking on a panel about Market Access, Trade Facilitation, Export Promotion, and the African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA ) at the Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg, South Africa. The session was moderated by Duncan Bonnett from Africa House, and I shared insights alongside remarkable
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In our spheres of influence—whether we are building businesses, leading teams, contributing to societal change, or making career leaps—we must remember that fear can either paralyze or galvanize us.
Read essayIn August, I left Dakar, Senegal with a full and content heart—deeply enriched by a retreat that fostered profound connections, thoughtful introspection, a ton of laughter, and invaluable lessons in doing hard things. This experience was shared with my African Leadership University School of Business ( ALUSB ) Class of
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Read essay💡 “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs As a curious African, I've been fortunate to live, learn, and work in some of the most vibrant and diverse cities around the
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