Patrick Awuah’s pre-midlife crisis
Patrick Awuah, founder of Ashesi University, tells us, “Like many of you here, I am trying to contribute to a renaissance in Africa.” He believes… Read More »Patrick Awuah’s pre-midlife crisis
Noah Samara and the power of information
I’ve followed the work of Noah Samara with Worldspace satellite radio for almost a decade. I’d heard he was a passionate man, but I hadn’t… Read More »Noah Samara and the power of information
Dele Olejede and the stories we choose to tell
Pulitzer-prize winning Nigerian journalist Dele Olejede tells us he’s glad there was a break between the conversations about aid and his talk because it’s given… Read More »Dele Olejede and the stories we choose to tell
Believe, Begin, Become
Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete took the stage with Dr. Larry Brilliant of Google.org and Bruce McNeighbor of Technoserve. Dr. Brilliant announces his support for… Read More »Believe, Begin, Become
President Kikwete at TED Global 2007
Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete takes the stage and immediately removes his jacket, recognizing the informality of the affair. (His uniformed military aide instantly strides… Read More »President Kikwete at TED Global 2007
“My dream is for my daugher to find her future in Africa”
Ory Okolloh asks, “what’s image got to do with it?” She tells us that our images of Africa focus on the negative stuff – the… Read More »“My dream is for my daugher to find her future in Africa”