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praise song The elders said:

Behold your name Africa rises Learn our stories, travel far.

We give you vision and wisdom.

Heart to persevere when nobody listens.

Patience to hear and persevere.

Faith when you think all is Iost. Time.

Ayan de first’s drumbeat vibrated around the village, down the river through the towns, overseas, declaring: “Be assured, fearless, resourceful, inwardly confident.”

Africa rises Restful, inventive, spirited, exuberant, strong.

The sun will always break through the dark.

Light will always show a way...dance away.

Rise Africa.

(Toyin Taniyum, September 2014)

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10 Things I love about Africa

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J ABRANTEE (right) never misses an opportunity to promote his Ghanaian roots. Whether he’s doing that via his popular Afrobeats show on London-based radio station Capital XTRA or at his annual Independence Day celebration, he’s proud of where he comes from. Here, he lists some of his favourite things.

IT FEELS LIKE HOME: It’s one of the places on earth that feels like home. It may not be easy to live in Africa, but Africa is one of the richest continents in the world. It’s rich in tradition, natural resources, agriculture, heritage, culture and values.

THE PEOPLE: I love the people.

I believe we are the most friendly, down to earth and respectful people on earth. The respect is part of our traditional and religious values which is to simply love everyone and respect our elders which is demonstrated in how we greet, talk and address anyone older than us.

THE WEATHER: I love the warm temperatures and weather in Africa especially during the summer season. Bright weather always does something positive for the mind and soul. It is said that sunny climate equates to a sunny disposition so the weather !"#$%&#'!(%)*##+#,-'."/ THE FOOD: I love the richness +'$#0#+1-.2"#-3#1+2!-."#432!5+'# cuisine, which vary in how it is 6+$%7#432!5+'#3--$#!"#&#))!'89#(+"(*# and very spicy.

THE MUSIC: The music is fun, vibrant and very sweet. Irrespective of the different languages spoken in some of the songs, the beats are infectious and transcends many cultures and disciplines.

DJ Abrantee lists his favourite things about the continent

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LANGUAGE: With over 1000 indigenous languages spoken, Africa is home to approximately p o rone x third d of i the world’s languages.

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CULTURAL RICHES: The best of the continent will be on show at the Africa on the Square event at Trafalgar Square, Saturday, October 11

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Africa Rises Paintings to remember from Tonderai Murzah

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FRICA RISES is a specially commissioned painting by artist Tonderai Murzah to mark the publication of this supplement.

Take a close look at this picture.

It contains symbols of African heritage – the mask, cowrie shells (once a form of currency) and textiles.

Although Tonderai, who runs his own company called Tonderai Arts, studied graphic design at college, he wanted to make a living painting images inspired by his African British heritage.

A chance meeting with a fellow artist working at a south-east London art gallery led to an exhibition in 2010, followed by the launch of a card range called Gèlè seasons featuring the famed headwraps in 2011.

Self-taught, his work has been featured by the national mental health charity Time to Change, and the BBC. He also runs art workshops for young people.

Tonderai, whose name means ‘to remember’ in Shona, says: “I didn’t really see myself in art and !"#$%&&'"(%)*$+"*,-)./"*,%*"#$0$1*$+"*,$" whole of me from Africa to Britain.

I knew about the Queen, The Tate, the British Museum but nothing in-depth about African art or artists back then.”

As well as marking the publication of this supplement, the Africa Rises paintings are also aimed at celebrating independence in six African countries including Nigeria, Zambia and Lesotho.

The artist says: “After learning more about our history before slavery and colonialism, the desire to express our beauty and deep culture has been a driving force. I want to remind everyone where we have come from and the things we have given to the world.”

Look out for more from this talented artist including the launch of a new series of cards.

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FOOD OFFERINGS Zoe Adjonyoh is the owner of Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen, a pop-up restaraunt that is putting Ghanaian food on the UK and German map.

Where does your interest in Ghanaian food stem from?

My father is from Accra. I learnt to cook and know Ghanaian ingredients growing up through the strange and wonderful ingredients he would bring home. Since that introduction, Ghanaian food has been a means through which I can connect with that side of my heritage and culture taking me back to Ghana to collect new recipes and meet family I had not had the opportunity to form relationships with growing up in London Why take Ghanaian food to Berlin?

To share it! I spent a summer living in Berlin. An opportunity presented itself to do a supper club at a friend’s apartment after meeting and telling people what I did back in London. A guest at

Is the ‘world’ ready for African food?

Absolutely. Food culture has exploded so much in this country and across Europe. There’s an appetite for new world cuisine that’s clearly visible in the breadth and variety of high-standard international street food. The continent of Africa has not been fully represented or explored in this way before.

Africa is rising in every way imaginable: economics, fashion, music and food. They are all components of a continent ready to share its rich culture.

I believe there’s an African food revolution coming very soon!

What are your most popular dishes?

Hands down, the classics - red red (bean stew), kelewele (plantain), jollof (rice), Nkatenkwan (groundnut stew).

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For 25 years, Papa Joseph Gomez was the personal head chef for the Zambian President Sir Dawda Jawara. With such pedigree, it is not surprising his sons, Farra and Lawrence, a chef at The Ivy, have established a food business.

Papa Spice produces a range of gourmet sauces and herb mixes intended to add cordon bleu oomph to Afro-Brit™ food. They launched in April 2013 at the Natural and Organic Food Show receiving runner up for Best New Natural Food Product. They are BBC Good Food Show Champions London. Catch Papa Spice at their pop up shop in Hoxton, London from October 6 to 12.

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Kelewele, Ghana Fried plantain sprinkled with spices. Can include ginger, pepper and onions.

Popcorn and peanuts Mix popcorn (salted or plain) with peanuts.

‘Roasted’ plantain, general Barbecue, grill or bake in its skin or skinless.

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THE BROTHERS ON GAMBIAN FOOD

“The secret of Gambian food is in the seasoning.

Cooks tend to use lots of lemons, scotch bonnet peppers and onions”, says Lawrence.

“Benachin, meaning one pot in Wollof, a language spoken in Gambia and Senegal, is commonly referred to as Jollof rice and is widely used in most African countries. It originates from Gambia and Senegal,” says Farra.

STREET FOOD

AFRICA IS KNOWN FOR ITS STREET FOOD. HERE’S A SELECTION.....

Acara Bean fritters, light and spicy as skinned beans are ground with onions, chilli, seasoning and deep fried. Also known as ‘acarje’ in Brazil. You can read Wole Soyinka’s description in his memoir Ake. Bunny chow, South Africa Bread is used as a ‘container’ as the middle is !"##"$%&'"()'*+&',##%&'$-)!'.(//01 Fried yam This popular dish is easy to prepare at home. Cut into chips and fry.

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The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavours of Africa by Marcus Samuelsson published by !"#$%&"'()*+*'(!,-."#-&(/01123 Award winning celebrity chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson has written one of the ultimate cookery books on fusion food.

A passion for African food shines through it.

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SPIRIT OF AFRICA will take over Trafalgar Square on October 11 for a one-day festival celebrating the many facets of the vast continent. The free Africa on the Square event organised by the Mayor of London will be held from 12pm until 6pm and promises to celebrate traditions inspired by Africa and will offer live music, fashion, food stalls and other interactive activities for all ages. !"#$%&'$()*+$*),+)-#$./%-.%,$%&$0"#$#1#-02$3),$4,*-(#2$0*5#.$ travellers from London to three destinations in Nigeria:

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Kosibah Creative Director Yemi Osunkoya launched the Cherish collection of gowns to acclaim in London and New York in 2013. Crafted from Aso Oke, a traditional hand crafted fabric from Nigeria used for weddings and special occasions, the !"#$%&'()*+,-.'#/*,'0121%')$.'3"4)2',-).5/-+-%'64"('72"4)jini, are an elegant blend of Africa meeting the West. Some of the designs are 1940s inspired glamour, some have elements of Victoriana, modernized, of course.

Another designer, Clariscia Gill has introduced the Gelina collection, which incorporates the art of wrapping based on the Gèlè concept. The Gelina blouse, based on the traditional blouse and skirt launched at the Gèlè Tea event last year in London achieved global popularity. It is already a favourite with celebrities from the worlds of fashion and music.

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African fashion is art and these designers are among the early pioneers in the UK working with fabrics from the continent. Among the most well known of this new group is E.-<):"'F"$-%&'"$-'"6'>4%*'*"'<4/$!'=-$*-'*"'54"(/$-$+-D New on the fashion scene, Sola Ajayi of ShollyJay joins these emerging stars. She won a legion of UK fans after launching the Aso Oke wedding dress collection. A runner;5' /$' *,-' GHIG' J*,/+)2' E#)4.%' )*' 04).;)*-' 7)%,/"$' K--=&' Ajayi wrote her dissertation on Aso Oke and sourced material 6"4'A/L/)'7/4*,&'#/6-'"6')+*"4'M"2/$'7/4*,'6"4'*,-'9"4"$*"'@$*-4$)*/"$)2'>2('6-%*/L)2D The beauty of African fashion is fabric rules and each re!/"$',)%'()*-4/)2'%5-+/>+'*"'/*'%;+,')%'=-$*-'+2"*,'/$'0,)$)&' shweshwe and langa lapu in parts of South Africa.

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African fashion is either fashion conceived and produced by African designers or garments that are made with African fabrics that have been adopted as being African or having echoes of traditional African costume.

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AFRICA 39 – New writing from Africa South of the Sahara, edited by Ellah Wakatma Allfrey, published by Bloomsbury (2014) An anthology of stories and excerpts from 39 African writers under the age of 40 who have !"#$%&!#'!()*$!&$+#,&-#$*(!#.)./$0$12.#3$('$!"#$ tradition of writers such as Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, who wrote the foreword, Chinua Achebe and Ama Ata Aidoo. Includes award winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and British based Chibundo Onuzo the youngest ever author to be signed to literary publishers Faber and Faber. An instant classic.

There is a launch event on October 12 at the Southbank Centre, London

Good Morning Mr Mandela by Zelda La Grange, published by Allen Lane (2014) Memoir by Zelda La Grange, Nelson Mandela’s secretary for 20 years plus. She retired from &;0$,#$('$56669$<"#$+&&=$1(>#3$)'$),,&2'!$&;$ the Mandela years and how her attitudes on race as a white South African have changed over time.

Spirit Rising: My Life, My Music by Angelique Kidjo and Rachel Wenwrick, published by Harper Design (2014) Grammy award-winning singer Angelique Kidjo, a UNICEF ambassador, writes about her upbringing in Benin and why she left her homeland for France at 23 when it fell under communist rule. It is a story of love, dreams, drive, determination and the power of music to transcend boundaries. A believer in giving back, she is the founder of the Batonga Foundation which aims to empower women and young girls and give them access to education.

Includes great pictures, visuals and recipes that were important to her. Written in an engaging style, it’s a worthy read.

The Palm Wine Drinkard, by Amos Tutuola, published by Faber and Faber (2014) Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka writes the foreword for the reissue of Amos Tutuola’s novel, 0$.3!$%2+*(3"#4$('$56789$:!$(3$!"#$3!&./$&;$)$-)'$ who follows the palm wine tapster into the land of the dead. Written in Pidgin English and drawn from Yoruba mythology it was a novel criticised by Africans on publication, though it is recognized in the West as a classic. Have African perspectives changed 62 years on?

Fashion Africa by Jacqueline Shaw, published by Jacaranda Books (2014) Africa Fashion Guide founder Jacqueline Shaw presents a selection of biographies and interviews with 40 contemporary designers inspired by fashion from the continent. Includes Tiffany Amber, Laurence Airline and Jewel by Amber.

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African Textiles Today, by Chris Spring, published by British Museum Press (2012) Classic work on textiles by Chris Spring, curator of the African collection at the British Museum. It focuses on the histories of African fabric, the stories woven into them, and their characteristics according to the regions and trade. Beautifully illustrated, it is a book for

Every Day is for the Thief by Teju Cole published by Faber and Faber (2014) Stories from a young man who returns to ?(1#.()$);!#.$57$/#).3$&;$*(>('1$('$?#@$A&.=$)'4$ the changes he encounters, which includes the corruption.

491 Days Prisoner Number 1323/69 by Winnie Mandela published by Ohio University Press (2014) Winnie Mandela’s account via letters, journals and notes of her detention and two trials following her arrest on 12 May, 1969. It shows the resilience and spirit of this remarkable woman )'4$"&@$-2,"$3"#$@)3$@(**('1$!&$3),.(0$,#$('$ !"#$0$1"!$)1)('3!$)%).!"#(49 Eat With Your Heart – How to Cook Like an Afropolitan Chef, by Yetunde Taiwo, published by (November 2014) African inspired recipes are the focus of this beautifully illustrated publication from Yetunde Taiwo.

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he list of African supermodels is growing. One of our icons is Iman who has graced the covers of countless magazines. But we can point to others as Charlotte Osei reports.

Alex Wek – Sudanese model. Ralph Lauren chose Wek to open and close his show soon after her arrival in New A&.=$)3$)$56I/#).I&*4$)'4$3"#$(3$!"#$0$.3!$$ African model to grace the cover of Elle.

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Waris Dirie – Somalian model and campaigner on female genital mut ilation.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARROW OF GOD Chinua Achebe’s classic Arrow of God, which explores the effects of colonialism on a village, ,#*#+.)!#3$(!3$7B!"$/#).$&;$%2+*(,)!(&'9 The book is part of the trilogy that includes Things Fall Apart and No Longer at Ease.

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BOOK FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Vintage Black Glamour by Nichelle Gainer, published by Rocket88 (2014) This is an ode to black entertainers past and present, some well known, others not as much +2!$#),"$3(1'(0$,)'!$('$!"#(.$&@'$@)/9$:',*24#3$ reference to The African Choir who toured Britain in the 1890s. Gainer has compiled a 3(1'(0$,)'!$3&,()*$"(3!&./$&;$#'!#.!)('-#'!9

Liya Kebede – Ethiopian model. Kebede is also an actress and child advocate. One of the most successful African models of her generation, she has been the face of Estee Lauder, has appeared on the cover of Paris Vogue and Vogue Black. Forbes placed "#.$('$(!3$*(3!$&;$!"#$<&%$57$"(1"#3!$#).'('1$$$$$ models. She has launched the clothing line lemlem and the Liya Kebede Foundation.

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Oluchi – Nigerian model who, among her achievements, has been featured in Sports Illustrated Swimwear four times. She hosts Africa’s Next Top Model.

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African governments warned to be ‘vigilant’ over progress on prosperity

By Natricia Duncan

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AF R ICA O N TH E SQUAR E Saturday 11 October !"12 - 6pm

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Free celebrations in Trafalgar Square with live music, dance, food and more, hosted by Abrantee. london.gov.uk/africa @LDN_gov P R E S E N T I N G PA R T N E R

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Mauritius 81.7 (+1.3) Cabo Verde 76.6 (+1.3) Botswana 76.2 (+1.3) South Africa 73.3 (+0.5) Seychelles 73.2 (+2.7) Namibia 70.3 (+1.1) Ghana 68.2 (+1.6) Tunisia 66.0 (+2.2) Senegal 64.3 (+4.6) Lesotho 62.3 (+3.8) Rwanda 60.4 (+4.6) São Tomé & Príncipe 59.7(+4.4) Zambia 59.4 (+3.1) Morocco 58.8 (+2.9) Tanzania 58.2 (-1.7) Malawi 57.6 (+1.9) Kenya 57.4 (+4.1 Benin 56.7 (-3.5) Uganda 56.1 (+1.0) Algeria 54.4 (+1.4) Burkina Faso 53.3 (-1.7)

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Rank & Country

Overall Score/10 5 Year Change 44. Angola 40.9 (+0.3) 45. Equatorial Guinea 38.4 (+ 0.1) 46. Zimbabwe 38.0 (+5.4) 47. Democratic Republic of Congo 34.1 (+0.8) 48. Guinea-Bissau 33.2 (-6.8) 49. Chad 32.3 (+2.5) 50. Eritrea 29.8 (-2.8) 51. Central African Republic 24.8 (-6.2) 52. Somalia 8.6 (+0.5)

Source: Ibrahim Index of African Governance

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Quiz

PUT YOUR AFRICAN KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST

‘Rethinking the past to reimagine the future’

RISES

November 6th - 8th, 2014 Pavilion Dance South West Bournemouth BH1 2BU

From geography to popular culture, how much do you know about Africa?

1) What country is the biggest country (by area) in Africa?

A. Niger B. Algeria C. Sudan 2) What country is the biggest country (by population) in Africa?

A. Nigeria B. Ghana C. South Africa

An International Academic and Artistic Conference focusing on dances of the African Diaspora

3) In Disney’s The Lion King, the main character is called Simba. What does Simba translate to in Swahili?

A. King B. Son C. Lion

Host: Hakeem Onibudo Keynote address: > Zab Maboungou - Director of Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata > Sharon Watson - Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre

4) Besides the black star, what three colours !"#$%&"'()'$*"'+*#)#,#)'-'#./ A. Green, white, red B. Red, blue, green C. Red, yellow, green

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5) British-Ghanaian singer Fuse ODG plans to release his debut album T.I.N.A next month. What does T.I.N.A stand for?

A. This Is New Africa B. That Irritating Noise Again C. The Incredible New Africa

‘Rethinking the past to reimagine the future’ The starting point of the central theme of the 3rd Re:generations conference is the realisation that dance practices that have significance today are grounded in histories of a range of dance forms and the histories of the dance practitioners and companies that have used and developed them.

6) What is the smallest country (by area) in Africa?

A. Seychelles B. Rwanda C. Mauritius

The better we understand these histories, the more we are able to understand and foster the potential for future developments in African diasporic forms, as well as in forms like ballet and contemporary dance.

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A. Zamunda B. Genovia C. Zulanda

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Call for papers - Deadline is Friday 30th of May 2014 | Email conference@adad.org.uk Venue - Pavilion Dance South West | Westover Road | Bournemouth BH1 2BU Cost - Full £90 (£60 concessions) | Daily £35 | Students £50 | Workshops £7 | Early bird £60

9) What is the continent’s largest city?

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Hosted by Hakeem Onibudo, the conference will be delivered by The Association of Dance of the African Diaspora (ADAD), IRIE! dance theatre, De Montfort University and Pavilion Dance South West.

The conference keynote address will be delivered by Zab Maboungou - Choreographer, Dancer, Director of Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata and Sharon Watson - Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance Theatre.

8) The US President, Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. Where was his father from?

A. Tanzania B. Kenya C. Ethiopia

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ne of the most anticipated !"#$%&'( )(*+,( -"( 2013 was Half of a Yellow Sun based on Chimamanda Ngozi Adi%.$/0,( '-1/*( &'2( 2$#/%3/2( 45( 6$5$(6&'2/*/7 8$3.( 9-**5:--2( ,3&#,( ;.&'2$/( </:3-'=( >.$:/3/*( ?@$-"-#( &'2( !'$A&( <-'$( B-,/( $'( 3./( */&2( 3-C/3./#( :$3.( <-**5:--2( ,3&#(( D/'/1$/1/(<'&@$=($3(:&,(&(3#&',E "-#+&3$-'&*(+-+/'37( October sees another big moment with the release of Gone Too Far! by playwright Bola Agbaje. Based on her Olivier award winning play of the same name, the movie focuses on the interaction of two brothers Yemi and Ikudaisy and the people they come into contact with on their London council estate. Yemi has been raised in London and Ikudaisy in Nigeria, which pre!"#$!%&'($')*(%&+#,%-&$%."$/""#%$0"% pair. Add the challenges of life on a multicultural urban estate and

Lupita Nyong’o

you have misunderstandings and tensions that are serious as they are comical. Agbaje is excellent at depicting urban life and she has an ear for dialogue. There is anticipation. Director Destiny Ekaragha was interested in the play on seeing it at the Royal Court. When the script appeared and she was given the opportunity to direct it, destiny called.

The opening of Gone Too Far! will be a pivotal moment for many and could launch future stars. The 1%(23%.-(("4%*!%*%%%%&+2"453%/-((%."% released on 10th October at the 57th BFI London Film Festival. It’s going to be big oh and you read it here!

Lady of the moment

When Lupita Nyong’o won an Oscar for her role as Patsy in the 1%(2%Twelve Years A Slave, she be&*2"%$0"%1%)!$%6"#5*#%$+%/-#%$0"% */*)4%*#4%$0"%1%)!$%7"8-&*#%&-$-9"#% too. The Lancome Brand Ambassador and Yalie made her debut on Sesame Street last month

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Time to get down to business

GO ON - START UP

G*$G<)-50.*$6&$0)&$1"*-.&**$'-.;&;3$)-=%#7$8&$#04/$#2$K)0.($&4;$N5%224$of Management Visiting Fellow Janice B Gordon author of 8"#$%&##'95./"1$.%:';)&(1$%,'<).012' $%'('=(4$+/>';2(%,$%,'?.)/+ about this and setting up in business.

On Africans as business people …

Most Africans think they are business minded! I think this is an important distinction, ‘what you think you become!’ This does not mean that your business skills will be great or not so great; it means you aspire to greatness – which is an import element of success. Nothing has been given to Africans, a lot has been taken from Africa. Africans have learnt to create something from nothing. Often the only way out is to create it yourself.

The African culture respects the entrepreneurial spirit and even encourages it.

On setting up a business…

Bella Naija

Online lifestyle magazine with news, views and features.

BSP Media Group

Provides business information on the African telecoms, media and technology industries for organizations seeking to move into or strengthen their base in Africa.

The Big5Boutique

Focuses on ways to enhance the Safari travel market, which is worth $5bn, make bookings and travel easier and encourage more people to go on Safari.

Without customers you don’t have a business so !"#$#%&'$($)*#+$,%-./$012"#$#%&'3$#%-./$4-/&$#%&'$ by interviewing some. Identify your core custom- Fab Magazine Online Its focus is on music and fashion. ers and learn to speak their language.

Using technology…

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This is critical. If you are not using technology to enable your business then your competitors will be.

Produces 3D animated commercials, known as “faiba”. Some of the words in the cartoons are becoming part of everyday speech.

Preparing for success…

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Start with the end in mind and have a big scary adventure or dream. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the steps in place. In fact, if you know all the steps to achieve your dream then your dream is not big enough. You don’t know how success will feel so focus on the journey and the challenges that you will have to overcome. Focus on what you can control, the future is yet to be lived.

How can you fail in business?

Fear of failure stops you from stretching your boundaries. Failure is the beginning of the lesson; the lesson is the opportunity to move forward, the opportunity is the beginning of your next success.

I tell entrepreneurs that in business you have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and part of this is being willing to fail.

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10 WAYS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF ADOPTION 1. Send a text to people you think could adopt or pass the message on that children need families.

2. Make it a topic of conversation.

Drop some names of people who were adopted. The late Nelson Mandela is a starting point.

10. Read In Search of Belonging: D+E#+1(/"%#"9#!*,%4*,1/,55F#?&".(+&# people by Perlita Harris, published

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5. Read Small Town, Big Miracle: How Love Came to the Least of These by W.C Martin, published by Focus on the Family Books. It is the story of how Bishop. Martin and his wife Donna adopted two children initially and started a movement that would culminate in members of their congregation joining forces to adopt a total of 76 children.

The Martins went on to adopt four children in total.

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