In its maiden edition, ACFTA Fest seeks to economically empower 1.5 million youths across the continent.

As an impact fellow, I share the lessons learned from attending this three-day event, and why it matters to startups, entrepreneurs and anyone building a novel product or brand.

In the bestselling book 'Atomic Habits', with over 25 million copies sold, James Clear breaks down the process of building good habits and breaking bad ones. He systematically encourages us to redefine our identity and create lasting change. In this episode, I'll be sharing my top takeaways from this transformative book.

Discover timeless financial wisdom in The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason. Through engaging parables set in ancient Babylon and the story of Arkad, the city’s richest man, this classic reveals practical, time-tested principles for saving, investing, and growing wealth. A concise guide to financial independence, it offers simple yet powerful lessons on money management that remain relevant for individuals at every income level today.

Purchase your copy: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43097201-the-richest-man-in-babylon

This week’s episode is inspired by The Art of Possibility by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander—a book that changed how I embrace life as it is. While its principles may feel familiar, its true power lies in the shift in perspective it offers.

Through twelve breakthrough practices, the Zanders blend music, psychology, and storytelling to show how creativity and possibility can transform the way we lead, communicate, and live—opening us up to deeper purpose and new ways of seeing the world.

Link: The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life by Rosamund Stone Zander https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85697.The_Art_of_Possibility

Happy New Year! In this episode, we would be analysing the rebrand strategies the Ethiopia used to reinvent itself as the Dubai of Africa instead of a famine stricken nation.

Some of the strategies can be proven useful in this new year and new season for the entire continent.

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of monarchies in this episode: "Spotlight: Eswatini vs Dubai”

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is known for its absolute monarch, but Dubai's royal family seems to be pulling off a different narrative. Why the stark contrast in their global reputations? We explore the reasons behind these disparate images and what they reveal about power, perception, and influence in the modern world.

Tune in! #monarchies #Eswatini #Dubai #powerdynamics

What do the Clintons and the Mugabes all have in common? The answer is plain and simple in this episode’s tale of politics, passion and power.

Lesotho and Liechtenstein are worlds apart economically, culturally and socially. Yet, they face a common enemy, one succinctly addressed in this episode.

Ellen Johnson and Samia Suluhu are two very memorable politicians, however not necessarily for the right reasons. One is a past president and the other, a current president . From both tales we can take home lessons that can shape our path on the road to leadership.

Former First Lady of Gabon, Sylvie Bongo and her son Noureddin have both been convicted of turning the nation into their personal playing ground by siphoning money from the national treasury while ex president Ali Bongo suffered a stroke.

On the other hand, we have late President John Atta Mills whose leadership transformed a nation stricken with poverty. This episode investigates corruption and freemasonry, while exhibiting transparency and accountability in two different parts of Africa.