YOUNG AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS AND CHANGE MAKERS

1. Ogunbowale Olugbenga: The CEO and founder of Epower which is a marketing and Advertising Enterprise that trains and empowers Youths and young people on personal/self branding, it also trains young people on ICT skills. He is as well gifted with the gift of oratory evidence in the numerous awards he has won. A fellow of The League of Extraordinary Young People, a Master Strategist who has taught many youths how to brand themselves and prepare wonderful CVs and Resumes. 

2. William Kamkwamba: At the age of 14 years, he built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap parts after He dropped out of school due to poverty. This windmill provided electricity and water to his home in rural Malawi. Since then, He has built a solar-powered water pump that supplies the first drinking water in His village and two other wind mills. His windmill attracted international attention and His story has been chronicled in the 2013 award winning feature length documentary, “william and the windmill”. He has also released an autobiography. “The boy who harnessed the wind”. Which was selected as a required book for all incoming students at the Auburn University. 

3. Prince C.K Agbata: He is a Co-Founder and CTO of IDEA Africa, Founder and CEO of orange Software, a student Entrepreneur, He is a fellow of the YALI Mandela Fellowship, a Tech Consultant, a Software Engineer and an Emerging Diplomat. IDEA Africa propagate education through ICT with much emphasis on rural Areas with less access to technology and internet. He is a straight forward person driven by His passion. 

4. Emmanuel Omene: He is a young Nigerian Entrepreneur and Student who is currently enrolled in Bowen University for His Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations. He has a passion for peace, empowerment and youth participation in political affairs. He believes that youths are the main force for a better tomorrow. This passion of His drove him to Co-Found the Global Youths Peace and Empowerment Initiative with his friends. It was formerly called Nigeria Youth Peace Initiative but the Global was adopted to enlarge the scope of the organization. The Initiative currently runs chapters in almost all the states across Nigeria with active members, as well as in Ghana and the United Kingdom. He is currently the Coordinator of the Organisation in Nigeria. He is known to go to any length to achieve His dreams. 

5. Samuel Malinga: He is a young Ugandan change maker who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sanitation African Limited and this Organization/project addresses the faecal sludge management chain, a new modular latrine has been developed called “Durasan” a low-cost pit emptying pump called a Rammer, Treatment Plant and process briquettes from drained faecal sludge. It aims to develop technologies for all stages of the sanitation value chain in line with sanitation business models. 

6. Vanessa Zommi: she is the CEO of Emerald Moringa Tea Company, a young Cameroonian female leader and Entrepreneur who is so bright and innovative. She organised the first ever UN-HeForShe event in Cameroon bringing together 400 women to discuss on the topic “Women Empowerment and Gender Equality” on march 8th, 2015. She is very passionate about community service and so has worked as a volunteer with Windham Area Interface Ministry(WAIM), Kids Camp, Foodshare, HOTPEC Orphanage, e.t.c coupled with this, she also has great research and writing skills especially in scientific journal. She believes in sustainable prosperity for all. 

7. Mutoba Ngoma: He is the brain behind Tapera Industries a company that produces biodiesel and organic soap in Zambia. A graduate of Aeronautical Engineering in the UK returned home to Zambia based on the fact that there was a need for him to earn a sustainable income along with his desire to work “that really matters”. Due to his lack of job in the UK, He was further driven to start the Tapera Industries, considering also the fuel shortages in his country.

8. Hilda Moraa: A young Kenyan woman who is the founder and former CEO of Weza Tele Limited, a leading provider of innovative and mobile solutions in the supply chain distribution and financial solutions in the emerging markets. She is also slef publishing her first book, she has a passion in research and she is also enthusiastic about publishing.

9. Kasope Ladipo-Ajai: A graduate of Computer Science from Babcock University Nigeria, started OmoAlata, a Nigerian Food service and packaging Comapny focused on producing hygienic locally processed and packaged local Nigerian soups, spices and Peppers. 

10. Aisha Ayensu: A young beautiful Ghanian woman and Fashion Designer who happens to be the Creative Director as well as CEO and Head Design of the International Luxury Fashion Label, Christie Brown. Her brand represents the epitome of African inspiration, class, strength and uniqueness in a chic modern yet classic style. Today, Aisha is a Global shaper under the Accra Hub and her clothes continue to allow women to represent themsleves in the most elegant and authentic way possible. 

As we have all seen the top ten list of change makers in Africa. Africa is filled with potentials and talents, we as youths should not waste our time doing nothing, use your talent to bring solutions to a problem in your community or surroundies. 

A NATION IN RUINS

There is a cry from a widow
A never ending tears like a flowing river
It seems like an outbreak of yellow fever
Peace and tranquility is now a thing of the past
I see a sea of dead people like a meadow
Many have been displaced and rendered homeless
There is no hope for the future
The North East is a shadow of its old self and has been rendered useless
We now distrust each other
We live in fear and horror
Our close neighbour or friend might be our worst enemy
We no more act like brothers and sisters
All man for himself
Our country is now like the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah
The city of eternal damnation

What can be done to storm the weather?
We have lost lots of potentials
Through the countless waste of lives
Despite this drumbeats of war,
Some are yet still soliciting for secession
Who are all those behind these horrors?
Show your face and fight like brave soldiers

You have raped young school girls, mothers and even the old women are not left out.
You fight for your religion
But what religion despises peace and embrace violence?
You all are bunch of political thugs sponsored by power thirsty politicians
You fight for nothing
Yet you hope for something
What an expensive joke
Many bloods are on your hands
You act like ghosts who fight in hiding and is unseen
No matter your efforts,
Western Education cannot be eradicated
Nigeria cannot be islamized

Your fight is in futility
The law will get hold of you
Show us your faces you idiots and cowards
You rant and prattle on social media like one with bravery
But its all an attempt to hide your cowardice
You are bunch of animals with no sense of direction
You are blown by the wind anywhere
Iliteracy and ignorance is indeed an endemic disease
With only one cure
Try knowledge and education
Then you will know how foolish you havebeen




QUOTE OF THE DAY 
There is no gain without pain
Happiness is the function of the mind. 

FACTS FOR TODAY.

Here are some quick facts about the world we live in:
1.  Coconut water can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.
2.  The sea of Galilee is the lowest fresh water lake on Earth.
3.  Number 10 Downing street, in London is the official residence of the British Prime Minister
4.  According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are only 3, 900 tigers left in the world.
5.  The coldest point on Earth is in Russian Research Station in Vostok, Antarctica and it recorded a temperature rate of minus 128. 6 degrees Fahreint.
6.  The hottest place on earth as of 2013 is the Furnace Creek Ranch in California's death valley measuring 56. 7degrees Celsius.
7. Christiano Ronaldo is the first football Player to ever top the richet sportsman list.
8.  A killer whale can travel up to 75 miles a day.
9.  Turkish city of Istanbul is the only city in the world located in two continents.
10. The Bible is the oldest and most ancient book in the world
11.  The fisrt man to land on the moon is Neil Armstrong of the United States.
12.  The first man to go to space or space travel is Russian's Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
13 . The oldest living creature as well as animal is a tortoise named Jonathan who is aged 184 years old.
14.  The ostrich has the largest eyes of any land animal, each eye can be up to 2 inches in diameter.
15. The ostrich is also the fastest land bird, despite its bulk and largeness, it can run at speed of up to 45 metre per hour (mph). If necessary
16. The smallest country in the world is the Vatican City within an area square kilometers of 0. 44.
17.  The largest country by land mass is Russia with an area square kilometers of 17, 075, 200.
18. The current richest country in the world is Qatar with an estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 146, 011. 85.
19. The fastest land animal is the Cheetah which has a record speed of 109. 4-20. 7km/h.
20.  The most corrupt country in the world is Somalia according to Transparency International with a corruption score of 8 out of 100.


QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Remember, if you want a different result, do something different"- anonymous

KNOW YOUR LEGEND: BOB MARLEY

Biography: He was born Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley on February 6,  1945 in St Ann Parish, Jamaica. He was a Jamican reggae singer, songwriter, musician and guitarist who avhieved international fame and acclaim through his lyrics which criticised colonialism and racial discrimination. He took interest in music when one of his childhood friend, Neville "Bunny" O'Reiley Livingston and they both shared a love for music and Neville inspired him to love music and taught him how to play guitar and Neville's father as well as Marley's mother supported them both. He later moved to Kingston where he found inspiration in the music around him despite living in poverty for many years. He started recording as a solo artiste but found no success and so he joined forces with the "Wailing wailers" a group where he started to gain prominence and their first was "Simmer Down" which went top of the Jamican chart. He was happily married to Rita and they had children like stephen and Damian that are also talented.
Notable works: "i shot the sheriff, one love, Rivers of Babylon, No woman, no cry, war, Exodus, is this love" and many more.
Notable quotes:   "Every man gotta right to decide his own destiny"
                                "Judge not, before you judge yourself. Judge not, if you are not ready for judgment"
                                "In this great future, you cannot forget your past"
                                "Free speech carries with it some freedom to listen".
Death: He died in Miami, Florida on may 11, 1981 on His way to Jamaica after fighting off his persistent cancer for months.
Legacy: He helped introduce reggae music to the world,  and He remains one of the most beloved reggae Artist to this day. He played a huge role in the fight against colonialism and racial discrimination through his lyrics as He was known as a musical Human Rights Activist. He was a world Ambassador for reggae, He was given the medal of peace by the United Nations, He was inducted into the Hall of fame in 1994, His long fight against oppression and discrimination continues through an organization established in His memory by His family, " The Bob Marley Foundation "devoted to helping people and organizations in Developing Nations.
A lesson from the life of this legend is that pursue your dreams and never forget your roots or your people.

A TRUE FRIEND

In life there are two kinds of friends, the ordinary friends who i term the ad hoc friends and the true friends which are priceless. True friendship cannot be built in a day, true friendship is a state of mutual understanding between two or more people. Friendship is built on the foundation of trust. If you can't call someone who you truly trust, then you have not yet found a true friend. This is why i still hold on to the old adgae that says:
    "A friend in need, is a friend indeed"
True friendship cannot be made, it takes a long process for friendship to be built, friendship is like a process.
Below are some major characteristics of true friendship:
When you are headed for trouble, a true friend lets you know.
When you are blinded by your emotions, a true friend tells you.
When it seems you are lonely, a true friend will stand by you.
When you have no reason to smile, a true friend will give you reasons to laugh.
When you feel frustrated and in distress, a true friend will bring out the best in you.
When you are having a bad day, a true friend will turn it to a good day for you.
When you fall on your face, a true friend will lift you up.
When you are hit by the stormy and rainy days, a true friend will be a sure refuge.
When others call you a loser, a true friend will call you a winner.
When no one seems to listen to you, a true friend will listen, understand and share your thoughts.
When you are struggling and the road seems tough, a true friend will lighten your burden and support you.
When you are in deep pain, a true friend will be a sure gain.
When you err, a true friend will forgive you holding no grudges.
When you succeed, a true friend celebrates with you.
When you are in need, you will know a true friend indeed.
When you are passing through hardship, a true friend will be a sure guarantor.
When you are discouraged, a true friend encourages you.
When the world seems to be against you, a true friend will be for you.
A true friend is the light at the end of a tunnel, the height of true friendship is sacrifice in love and harmony.
True friends are hard to come by, in my whole life i have never found a friend who sacrificed his life for my redemption, i have never found a true friend like Jesus Christ.

THE IRONY OF LIFE. Part II

The irony of life is that;
What is money without happiness or hard times without the people you love?
The more richer you become,  the more friends you attract, but the poorer you become,  the less friends you attract
The Devil you know is better than the Angel you don't know.
We all smile and dine with our enemies within who will later backstab us.
There is no second chance in the grave.
Time is the most valuable asset in the world.
What you think you have,  others have much more than you. What you think you can do better,  others can do far more better than.
Nobody is 100% perfect.
No one knows where the wind comes from,  neither do we know where it goeth.
If you want to test a man's true character, give him power and money.
True loyalty and trust can only be found among animals, take care of a cub and feed him from day one,  and that cub will never betray you.  But do same for humans and you will be shocked.
The truth can never be hidden,  it always unfold at the right time.
No matter the quantity of food we eat in the night,  we will still get hungry in the morning.
Sleep is a temporary state of unconsciousness,  while death is a permanent state of unconsciousness.
The IQ of a mad person outweighs the capacity of the body to handle the IQ.
Every great Genius that ever existed or is still in existence has a touch of madness.
The law of force does not permit like poles to attract,  only opppsite polls can attract,  so does nature does not permit like cells to attract,  only opposite cells can attract.
Ants and termites are one of the most smallest creatures,  but yet the most hardworking among all creatures.
Nothing good comes easy.
In Nigeria, when there was corruption things were good,  but when there is no corruption, things has turned from bad to worse.
A man experiencing poverty can never see the future.
This compilation still continues.................

THE IRONY OF LIFE

The irony of Life is that;
We all strive to get money and wealth, but yet we all die with nothing.
70%  of the world is covered with water,  and yet we still pay money to buy water.
Africa is richly blessed with natural resources,  but yet more than half of Africans wallow in poverty.
No matter how rich we are or become,  we cannot buy life.
Whatever goes up must surely come down.
Whatever man sows, He will surely reap.
All fingers are not equal,  all men are not equal.
Common sense is not common.
Money rules the world and not Humans
All men are mad and are civilised and social animals.
A genius has far more greater intensity of madness than an average man.
Even animals know the importance of opposite sex marriage unlike man.
Every good thing is a bad thing in disguise
Animals never work or struggle, but yet they eat far more than humans and survive.
Life is all about survival of the fittest
One man's food is another man's poison.
We serve,  worship and believe in what we have not seen before.
Man kills for his God,  but the question is, is the God too weak to defend himself.
We don't know where we came from,  and we don't know where we are going to.
Then the question is, what is LIFE?
Add yours to keep the fun going.
To be continued.................................