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LatestMedium·Apr 2026

The Work of God.

This afternoon, I experienced a moment of deep reflection that uncovered another aspect of my “WHY.” It reminded me of a saying: “Work for Nyame! Allah go pay you!” 😄 This colloqu...

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The Work of God.
2025 Wrapped!
Medium·Dec 2025

2025 Wrapped!

It has been an incredible year, defined by faith, courage and patience. It wasn’t enough to know what to do and how to do it. I had to trust God, believe in myself and act with the...

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Recently in Addis Ababa.
Medium·Oct 2025

Recently in Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa remains the hub where Africa’s torchbearers gather to discuss, reflect, and examine the continent’s ongoing development and… Continue reading on Me...

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Beyond Buzzwords
Medium·Jul 2025

Beyond Buzzwords

Translating EU-Africa SME Summit Insights into Action for a Connected Continent Continue reading on Medium »

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The Good Life
Medium·May 2025

The Good Life

24.05.2025 — 01:30 AM (GMT) Credit: Marko Brečić We cannot know or understand everything. However, certain certitudes must be recognised and grasped to lead a life of purpose , mea...

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#ASVLS21: The Learnings & Reflections
Medium·Nov 2021

#ASVLS21: The Learnings & Reflections

I was avidly looking forward to the 5th annual Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit (ASVLS) on the 8th — 9th of November 2021 at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton, South Africa and I fi...

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Building a Strong Economic and Social System.
Medium·Apr 2021

Building a Strong Economic and Social System.

Amid all sound efforts, there is another aspect of building a strong post-pandemic economic and social system that should not be ignored. Here are my thoughts on this pathway… As t...

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COVID-19: The Young Person’s Strategy in Managing Resources During a Crisis
Medium·May 2020

COVID-19: The Young Person’s Strategy in Managing Resources During a Crisis

Africa’s demographic structure is different from other regions of the world. The median age of Africa’s 1.3 billion population is 19.7 years. Whereas the median age in China is: 38...

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YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CORE OF GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION
Medium·Dec 2019

YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CORE OF GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION

In my thoughts, “after National Service, get a travelling experience; expand your network, learn about different cultures, get to know people, the world, put your knowledge and ski...

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LET US PAY ATTENTION TO OUR YOUTH
Medium·Jul 2019

LET US PAY ATTENTION TO OUR YOUTH

AFRICA — Let us focus on our youth. logbaby.com The United Nations has an objective — Agenda 2030, “Leaving No One Behind” ; “Our own objective is to make Africa overcome its diffi...

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Beyond Buzzwords
LinkedIn·Jul 2025

Beyond Buzzwords

Translating EU-Africa SME Summit insights into action for a connected continent.

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The Polyglot Powerhouse
Discourse Channel·2025

The Polyglot Powerhouse

A feature on Andrews Akoto-Addo and his work as a Pan-African social entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and conference host.

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