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Tony Elumelu becomes the 1st African to receive the Dwight Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 Gova-Media

Philanthropist and business man Tony Elumelu was presented with the prestigious Dwight D. Eisenhower Global Entrepreneurship Award, offered by the Business council for International Understanding (BCIU), a non-profit U.S Business association dedicated to forging relationships and promoting dialogue between business and government communities across the globe. Elumelu received this award, handed to him by Kip…

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Young entrepreneur Mthabisi Bokete wants to GET IT DONE

December 11, 2017 Benedict Hebie Botswana, Digital Natives, Get it done, Mthabisi Bokete

“Building something with nothing, is the real thing” Today’s protagonist and author of this quote is Mthabisi Bokete. Born and raised in Botswana, he is currently studying Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Mauritius, but appart from his brilliance in the academic field, 'Thabi' is also the boss of a Digital Strategy & Creative Media Agency,…

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Tanzania: Harakati za Lucy, a cartoon that educates young people about sexuality

November 29, 2017 Gova-Media

Harakati za Lucy, an educational methodology that uses modern technology not only to entertain, but also to convey educational messages. 3D animated films and a comic strip were developed around a central character of Lucy. Lucy Tanzanian girl got pregnant, but can not explain to her uncle and her father how she got there. This…

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The story of King Wazalion in the Wazalvilles Kingdom, a novel by Wazal Ayissi

November 27, 2017 Gova-Media Wazal

Between the scissors and the pen, Wazal Ayissi makes no difference. His overflowing inspiration led him to writing, telling us the story of King Wazalion in the Wazalvilles Kingdom. The extracts: "Once upon a time, in the far north of Cameroon, King Wazalion lived in the Wazalvilles Kingdom. Wazalvilles was a calm, peaceful village where…

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Nyakim Gatwech, the South Sudanese model who challenged Beauty Standards

November 13, 2017 Gova-Media

Growing up, she was bullied for her dark skin, but has now become an international sensation thanks to her stunning look and teachings about self-love. She is nicknamed the queen of darkness and yet she shines on the podiums of the whole world. Portrait of a black queen who illuminates the world of fashion. Nyakim Gatwech is…

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Thokozile Muwamba: Zambia’s first female fighter pilot

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Gova-Media

Thokozile Muwamba recently wrote her name in the history of Zambian aviation by becoming the first female fighter pilot in her country. The young woman joined the ranks of the Air Force in 2012. Despite her status as a woman who, and prejudices, she was able to be part of the Zambian Air Force program…

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Elumelu Foundation to host 1,300 African Entrepreneurs from 52 countries

October 11, 2017 Gova-Media

The Tony Elumelu Foundation, TEF, Africa’s leading philanthropy, recently announced a plan to host 1,300 African Entrepreneurs, Business leaders and Policymakers from 54 countries, in Lagos. “Since launching the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme and committing $100 million to empowering 10,000 African entrepreneurs in a decade, the TEF has boosted over 3,000 entrepreneurs, who have created tens…