MEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Invention Was Denied a U.S. Patent and What It Means for African Innovation Maxwell Chikumbutso patent denial This is a quote from Luke 4:24 : “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown.” The phrase has since become a common proverb, used to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Self-Powered Car: Innovation or Suppression? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-powered car Yet here we are today and are still witnessing that same brutality on full display. A Zimbabwean inventor, Maxwell Chikumbutso, claims to have developed a self-powered car that runs without fuel or charging, a breakthrough that could disrupt trillion-dollar industries. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Global South’s Moment: Innovation, Sovereignty, and Breaking Free from Economic Dependence Global South innovation and sovereignty In this thought-provoking discussion, the speaker challenges the pervasive pessimism and defeatism often felt by intelligent, moral individuals, particularly in the Global South, who feel overwhelmed by the dominance of powerful nations like the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Repatriation and the African Diaspora: Pathways to Return and Economic Growth African diaspora repatriation and economic empowerment Repatriation of the African diaspora represents a profound opportunity for cultural reunification, economic empowerment, and geopolitical strengthening across the continent. Unlike Israel, which has a structured and well-funded Law of Return for Jews worldwide, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Could a Secondary School Dropout from Zimbabwe Be the Greatest Inventor of the 21st Century? Maxwell Chikumbutso self-charging electric car The world said it was impossible. Scientists dismissed him. Corporations ignored him. Assassins even tried to silence him. But Maxwell Chikumbutso, a self-taught inventor from Zimbabwe, refused to back down. Now, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Clanslator and the AI Apprentice AI-powered Clanslator for human-animal communication Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. Stories have a unique way of capturing our imagination, grounding abstract concepts in relatable experiences, and sustaining our attention. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How Can Africans Become More Prosperous? Africa’s Future Prosperity through Science and Technology Summary of the Conversation with Neil deGrasse Tyson In this engaging discussion, the interviewer asks Neil deGrasse Tyson whether he believes Africans can become more prosperous in the 21st century. Tyson responds with a strong affirmation, emphasizing that […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Another African Truth Bomb: : The Realities of Living Abroad vs. Returning to Africa “African diaspora challenges and opportunities” A recent tweet by popular YouTuber Wode Maya sparked widespread discussion, amassing over 4 million views on X . The tweet urged Africans living abroad to tell those at home the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Can American Africans “Make Africa Great Again”? As a special bonus, we are offering one of Prof. Singer’s books “Journey from Ideas to Impact Using 97 Different AI Tools” for free! It is packed with valuable and interesting facts about how you can use the POWER of artificial intelligence to accelerate […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Parallel migration stories Parallel Migration Stories: Lessons from Jewish and American African Journeys “A Tale of Two Migrations” Characters: ⦁ Naomi: A Jewish historian, granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. ⦁ Marcus: An American African journalist exploring the modern trend of Black Americans emigrating. ⦁ Setting: A quiet café in Johannesburg, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Can Africans Top This Chinese Invention? African innovators redefine invisibility technology It is undeniable that the pursuit of invisibility has captured the global imagination, from ancient Greek myths to modern-day Chinese laboratories, and now the world watches with awe as Chinese scientists push the boundaries of what’s possible in bending light, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Sample Learning Module from Tharaka Invention Academy “Innovative Mindset for Problem Solvers” Description: Welcome to a sneak peek of the innovative learning experience offered by Tharaka Invention Academy! This video module is a part of our mission to empower the next generation of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators. At Tharaka Invention […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Food, Energy & Industrial Sovereignty For Africa Decolonizing Africa’s Economy for Sustainable Development I’m Professor Singer sharing with you something very important. I want you to understand the Hidden Strategies used by the West to keep Africa poor and what Tharaka Invention Academy is doing about it and how. Discover how […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Intellectual Property In Africa is Critically Important Intellectual Property In Africa Hello, my friends. I’m Professor Singer and I teach innovation and problem solving courses at Tharaka Invention Academy in Kenya. Today, I want to talk about an issue that is both pressing and promising—the state of intellectual property in Nigeria […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Broken Bridge Malik’s journey of growth and redemption through innovation “The Broken Bridge” The sun was setting behind the jagged hills of a small village in West Africa. Malik, a quiet but intelligent young man in his early thirties, stood at the edge of a wide river. For years, this […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Kwame’s Cool Cascade “Innovative Problem-Solving through AI in African Communities” Gather round, dear friends, and listen to a story—not just any story, but a tale of transformation. It invites you to step into a world where curiosity rules, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It all begins with one chapter, a door […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: “KENYAN CONQUERS FOREVER CHEMICALS” Innovative PFAS Water Filtration in Kenya In the bustling heart of Nairobi, Kenya, a young inventor named Mwangi Kamau was hard at work in his modest home laboratory. Mwangi, a recent graduate from the University of Nairobi with a degree in environmental engineering, was driven by a […]
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Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Grabbing Africa’s Food Security “Global resource grab documentary” The Grab: Africa’s Struggle for Food Security and Sovereignty Introduction “The Grab” is a hard-hitting documentary that brings to light the intricate challenges and threats facing Africa in the realms of national security and food supply. Through a series of interviews with experts […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Blacker Beauty Black Is Beautiful I’m Professor Singer and I teach Invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. I want to tell you a story about Black Beauty. No, not the famous horse story but a story about black women. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” […]
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