SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth There can be no meaningful economic growth if the youth population is overlooked – especially in a continent like Africa, where over 60% of the population is under 25. After years of working across Africa on employability programs, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when brilliant, driven young people […]
AFRICA’S YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT ISN’T JUST A PROBLEM — IT’S A TIME BOMB. Read More »
When I say design thinking can save time, money, and frustration, I don’t speak from theory – I speak from lived experience. I didn’t stumble into education by accident. I always planned to be an educator. That vision led me to start I-Train Africa But what I wasn’t prepared for was the rude shock of
THE PODCAST IS LIVE! The conversation we’ve been waiting for is finally out 🎧💡 I had the honour of joining Sola Adesakin, founder of Smart Stewards, on the EdTech Mondays Nigeria podcast – hosted by CcHUB in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation – to talk about something that matters deeply to me: ➡️ How do
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As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. Ensuring access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy is essential for promoting economic development, reducing poverty, and mitigating climate change. In Africa, energy poverty is a significant challenge. According to the International Energy
SDG 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY – POWERING AFRICA’S FUTURE. Read More »
As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation. Ensuring access to clean water and sanitation is essential for promoting human health, dignity, and well-being. In Africa, millions of people lack access to clean water and sanitation, with devastating consequences for their
SDG 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION – ENSURING ACCESS TO BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA. Read More »
As an innovation expert with experience working with global teams and innovation labs, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that come with navigating the design thinking process. One of the most critical – and often frustrating – phases is the iterative dance between problem framing and ideation. In this article, I’ll explore the complexities of this
SDG 5: Gender Equality – Empowering Women and Girls in Africa through Education and Economic Opportunities As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 5: Gender Equality. Achieving gender equality is essential for promoting sustainable development, reducing poverty, and improving overall well-being. In Africa, women and
The Problem Framing Phase of Design Thinking: How to Use the 5 Whys Methodology to Uncover Root Causes In my previous article, “The Ideation Phase of Design Thinking: 3 Strategies For Choosing the Best Ideas That Will Succeed In The Market,” I explored the importance of ideation in design thinking and shared strategies for selecting
SDG 4: Quality Education – Why Africa Needs a Radical Shift in Education to Prepare Students for the Modern Workforce. As we continue our journey exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we turn our attention to SDG 4: Quality Education. While access to education has improved significantly in Africa over the past few decades, the
As a seasoned entrepreneur and innovation expert with 15 years of experience building successful ventures like Skilled For Work Academy and I-Train Africa, I’ve had the privilege of harnessing the power of design thinking to drive growth and innovation. My experience at UNLEASH, a global innovation lab, and organizing local hackathons teaching 30 startups in
