MEMBERS & VISITORS Columbus Discovered America then America Discovered Africa… again… Another Black American who chose Kenya as her new home The OneMicShow, is the longest running Kenyan Diaspora Radio Show that broadcasts live every Friday from the outskirts of Washington, DC. It features discussions on Politics, Social issues, Music and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS How can I stay in the United States at this time? HOW MANY AFRICAN GENIUSES LIVING, STUDYING, AND WORKING ABROAD WILL RETURN TO SERVE THEIR MOTHERLAND? BRAIN DRAIN: This is a question which will remain to yet be answered. In fact, some Africans in the diaspora are returning and have rejected […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Why Develop African Invention Education? Africa’s incredible wealth of natural resources is a good starting point. The fact that this material wealth has been historically and primarily extracted for the greater benefit of others outside of Africa is a good second point. Technological advances in artificial intelligence, human speech recognition, and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS PUTTING OUR HEADS TOGETHER An active question being raised on the African continent as well as within the African diaspora is, “What will happen when we put our heads together?” Because of the background of manufactured ignorance these two bodies of individuals have had about each other, this is a timely […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Inventors and Professor Singer The technological progress of Africa and its diasporans was dramatically broken beginning with slavery and later through its colonization by European powers. With the arrival of the 21st century, a new era of an awakened Africa has dawned. In the graphic novel series we are developing entitled […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS KENYAN INVENTORS WIN $1,000,000 PRIZE Congratulations to Eco-Bana, a Kenyan social venture started by four university students, that has just won the prestigious Hult Prize and a cash award of $ 1,000,000. The prize is awarded to entrepreneurs who strive to tackle pressing global issues through innovation. The firm makes hygienic […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS AFRICA IS THE FUTURE “Demographics Is Destiny” Ashley make the case that for geopolitical, demographic, spiritual, linguistic, cultural, genetic, and ecological reasons, the future of the continent’s people is bright indeed. Prof. Oku Singer, Mechanical/Solar Engineer INVENTION SCHOOL’S SIGNATURE SERIES The technological progress of Africa and its diasporans was dramatically broken […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Black America Needs AFRICA [Ashley In Afrika] Ashley lays out the case that Black Americans need Africa and that healing from the abuse and trauma perpetrated upon African descendants in America cannot do so within the confines of America. In essence, American culture is too toxic for growth and well-being. Prof. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Are You Ready For A Massive Change In Human Consciousness? Since 2005, the U.S.-based NGO The Pachamama Alliance has been carrying out a global adult environmental education initiative employing its “Awakening the Dreamer” symposiums. Over 100,000 people in approximately fifty nations have taken part in these symposiums (led by over three […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS I’LL BECOME A KAMARAO ELDER I’m inviting all of my friends and relatives to attend the induction ceremony taking place sometime in November or December. I have been graciously invited into the Kamarao clan of Tharaki-Nithi County, Kenya as an elder. I can provide more details later on the exact date […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Wake Up Young Africans and Transform The Continent Geofrey Mutabazi wants to power Africa’s digital generation. There is certainly no absense of new entrepreneurial ventures which young African innovators could undertake. Tharaka Invention Academy will be contributing its share of young inventors to this growing talent pool. Prof. Oku Singer, Mechanical/Solar […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS AFRICA’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING With the recent death of Queen Elizabeth, the cumulative atrocities against Africa are beginning to visibly surface and take many forms. Expect to see much more of this as Africa now moves into its own moments in the sun. Millions will be acting as agents to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS A BETTER MOUSETRAP YOUNG AFRICAN INVENTORS HAVE MANY OPPORTUNITIES “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to the writer Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase has turned into a metaphor about the power of innovation and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS INVENTION SCHOOL APPRENTICES WILL WORK ON PROBLEMS LIKE ROAD BUILDING USING LOCALLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS The Roman Empire reached its greatest extent in the year 117 under the emperor Trajan. Its leaders were able to mobilize its military to build roads of such quality and usefulness that many are still used today […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS Computer Engineer Opens Best University In Africa Ashesi University – How a Ghanaian Millionaire quit Microsoft to open one of the best University in Africa. Working in a multibillion-dollar corporation America’s Silicon Valley is a dream come true for most people. Hence, it’s incredible that someone would willingly quit a high-paying […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICANS REFLECT ON THEIR NEW LIFE IN AFRICA This video is all about how being in Africa has changed their lives for the better. Given the perpetually changing nature of America as experienced by people of color there, I would call this a “must see” video for all. 1) […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS CONTINENT WIDE PUSH FOR INNOVATION Children In Freedom School is an Afrocentric primary school in Nakuru, Kenya and was founded by Oku Kanayo and Utheri in 2018. Children in Freedom School aims to reclaim Africa’s glory on the global stage by recognising the greatness inherent in every African child, nurturing it […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS I HAD A DREAM Many of us know the story of Noah and the Ark. Noah served as an agent of God whose role was to become a servant poised to help launch a new beginning for those under his care. I had a dream in which I was able to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS YOUNG, GIFTED, and BLACK Inventive young designers are on the move! The influence of Africa and its fashion scene has redefined the geography of the fashion industry in recent years, constantly breaking barriers with its vitality and its reimagining of what creativity can be. A continent whose fashion has often been […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: POISON OUR STORIES What is your story? When you grow up and talk to your grandchildren what’s the story that you want to tell? Will your story be more exciting than your resume? Will you say you woke up went to work, completed projects, met deadlines and targets, got promoted every […]
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