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In today’s episode of the Think BIG for Africa Podcast, my guest is a polyglot Adedeji Odulesi. Adedeji is fluent in three Nigerian and four European languages. This extraordinary language skill and composure enable Adedeji to become a sort after International Master of Ceremony. Also, Adedeji has a YouTube channel where he showcases other Africans with excellent language skills.

Africa being a continent with over 3,000 languages, I was excited to speak with Adedeji on his views about the impact of the diversity of language and culture on Africa. Here are our conversation topics;

1.        Build a career around your talents, skills, and what you love 

2.      How a polyglot farmer became a most sort-after Master of Ceremony

3.      How does Africa’s diversity of languages and cultures affect its unity 

4.     The role of language in development in a fast-paced world

5.      Advise for young Africans - See your cup ss HALF-FULL and take ownership of your present and future 

6.      Why we shouldn’t place our hope on politicians – most have never successfully built ANYTHING.

7.      Africa Will Be The Center of The World in 20-30 Years 

8.     Why Africans must challenge our norms

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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is Sharon Mbugua; a friend I met in Nairobi in 2006. Back then Sharon was working in Market Research and Consumer Insights. However, this conversation was not about her career, it was about the most precious gift we have; life.

Sharon survived a brain tumor and today, she is living with epilepsy and the impacts on her life. Our conversation started with a chit-chat catch-up after 17 years and evolved into;

Life-Changing Health Event – Sharon shared being diagnosed with a cancerous  brain tumor, treatment, and surgery in India which resulted in regular epilepsy episodes

Becoming an Epilepsy Warrior – Sharon advocates for epilepsy, media appearances, podcasting – “Wellness and You”, as well as being appointed to national and international (UN) led organizations.

Consequences of Underfunded Healthcare in Africa – Discussion on healthcare funding and the inevitable eventualities in a few decades as Africa’s young population gets older and needs healthcare.

Changing or Losing Careers Due to Healthcare Crisis – I and Sharon tried to articulate our individual struggles to return to our former careers after our health incidents.

Sharon’s book recommendations, advice to young Africans, and her vision for Africa by 2050.
 
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Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, I have an amazing young guest; Bavukile Vilane. Bavu is from South Africa. He is a consultant, entrepreneur, speaker, and the Founder of Whatsnxt.
 
Our conversation opened with Bavu telling about his discovery of the beauty and elegance of African cities and his desire to explore more. A beautiful start of an interesting and thought-provoking conversation.

 -       A Father’s Voice – The lessons from his father that built his foundational VALUES for the future and how playing team sports helped him develop leadership abilities. 

 -       Whatsnxt – Bridging the gap between GOOD and GREAT with a simple framework of Think, Plan & Execute. Helping small businesses and young entrepreneurs

 -       The drive that young Africans need to have to build Africa. Inferiority Complex - Mindset shift amongst the younger generation of Africans 

 -       Discussed Bavu’s favorite quote “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." — Will Durant 

 -       The need to change narratives in order to restore hope in Young Africa  - We explored the need to be open to learning from every group of the human family.

 -       Life Changing Books Recommendation - The Third Door and Four Classics 

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Let's Talk About These Important Issues!

Welcome back to the Think BIG for Africa Podcast. In today’s episode, my guest is a young Nigerian, graduate student Richard Nzekwu at King’s College London, studying International conflicts Studies. Richard worked with refugees after his first degree in International Relations. So, he has a keen interest in migration issues. He is also a keen traveler (including in Africa) and has a YouTube channel called RichPerspectives where he publishes videos from his many travels. 

In this conversation, we cover a lot of important and interesting topics about Africa including; the root causes of conflicts in Africa, Africa’s diversity and the urgent need for effective integration, and how to talk about Africa’s history and our colonial past. The possible impact of the recent Wagner Group mutiny In Russia on the African countries where the group is working. The work of foreign NGOs across Africa, possible manipulation of African youths on social media, and education (compulsory 12 years of schooling),  We also talked about  Richard’s YouTube channel @richperspectives, how to use videos to take power back, young people refer to listening rather than reading books. The nature of young activism, sustainability and environmental issues, tourism, and culture. Finally, Richard’s 5 books recommendation, and his 30 years' vision for Africa.

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