Magatte Wade is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker dedicated to unlocking Prosperity in Africa. She is the creator Tiossan Academy and the author of The Heart of a Cheetah

In today’s episode you’ll learn about what childhood in Senegal and France was like for Magatte, the unique education traditions in Africa, and how education changed during the colonial era. You’ll also learn about the Tiossan Academy, the importance of entrepreneurship in education, and Magatte’s vision for the future of African education.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

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Chapters:

0:00 - Magatte Wade

4:30 - The Process of Running a School in Senegal

30:30 - The Structure of Education in Africa

40:10 - Effects of Colonialism

52:15 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

1:03:32 - Childhood Lessons on Work and Entrepreneurship

1:10:26 - Children's Understanding of Value and Work

1:20:53 - The Importance of Entrepreneurship in Education

1:34:18 - Embedding Real-Life Experiences in Education

1:40:26 - Education Innovation

1:49:40 - How to Connect with Magatte and Her Work

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Facing Mt. Kenya - Jomo Kenyata

Connect with Magatte Wade:

Book | The Heart of A Cheetah - Magatte Wade

Tiossan Academy | https://www.tiossanacademy.org

Socials | @magattew

Website | https://wwww.magattewade.com

Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | @hannahfrankman

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

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