MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled “The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled” I am personally deeply involved in this evolving phenomena related to the blending of cultures of African people around the world as reflected in my organizational efforts with Tharaka Invention Circle CBO, my […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Leapfrog Developmental Pitfalls Africa’s Opportunity to Leapfrog Developmental Pitfalls: The Case for Tharaka Invention Academy Introduction The African continent, rich in natural resources and human capital, has long been a subject of exploitation and underdevelopment. However, the narrative is changing. Africa is now poised to leapfrog the developmental stages that have […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The 10 African Countries That Offer FREE Citizenship For Africans In The Diaspora According to this video I should be able to consider gaining citizenship to several of these countries which have been mentioned: Ghana ✔ Kenya South Africa Zimbabwe ✔ Gabon Nigeria ✔ Senegal Rwanda Zambia Angola At 3:41 this […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 1 In the heart of Africa, where the sun kisses the vast landscapes and the winds whisper ancient tales, lies a region known as the Sahel. It’s a place of contrasts, where beauty and pain coexist, where dreams are born, and destinies are forged. The […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Reclaiming Talent – The African Brain Drain Listen to this post as it is read out loud to you. ______________________________________ Treatise: Reclaiming Talent – The African Brain Drain Below, I’ll begin by identifying 10 prominent African-born citizens in each of the specified categories who have achieved career prominence in non-African countries. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Some African Leaders See A Way Forward Yes, African inventors will be able to thrive and help others around them thrive but there must be a partnership and coordinated efforts between them and African leadership. Africa is seeking true allies who will not attempt to exploit her as did the imperialists, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: A Homecoming Journey: Embracing the African Diaspora for a Brighter Future Introduction Long ago, across the expansive canvas of history, millions of Africans were ripped from their homes, forced into the unknown by the ruthless hands of the multi-faceted slave trade. Their progeny spread far and wide, giving rise to a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: It Starts By Imagining ~ Bridging The Gap To me this is one of THE REPAT PODCAST SEASON ONE’s most useful kinds of discussions. I’m going to share it on Invention School’s web site which was established by an African American for the purpose of developing the fruits of African imagination […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Kenya To Offer Visa Free Option To Diasporans On November 14, 2023 Kenya President William Samuel Ruto has embraced Youtube creators economy to boost revenue and create employment for Kenyans and other African youths who can create content and add value to their lives while contributing to the development of their […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Innovators Preparing For A New Future “Africa Fed up With Being a Source of Raw Materials” – African Union Chair African Inventors and innovators in many different disciplines will help lead the way in a future which is currently being charted. It is no secret that for decades, Africa has […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The 10 Best Countries for African American Expats & African Diaspora In 2020 I took a leap of faith and left the United States for a new life void of hate, greed, broken promises, fear, violence, and toxicity of every stripe. In the Divided States there is a concerted effort to […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Diasporans Playing Major Role in African Development Idris Elba visits the President of Ghana Idris Elba to Build Film Studio in Ghana, West Africa. This is one small example of the ongoing collaboration between Africa and its children in the diaspora. This involvement goes well beyond the introduction of film studios. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Those 3 AM Dreams DOES ART IMITATE LIFE OR VICE VERSA? This is the kind of 3 AM dream one has when they’re up to their eyeballs in dreams about the future. Professor Singer had always been fascinated by the continent of Africa. Growing up as an African American in the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Sisters Booked _________________________________________ Beverly, Donna, Helen, and Shamila were all excited as they boarded the plane that would take them to Africa. They had been chosen to participate in a special program, organized by Tharaka Invention Academy, that would send them on a tour of the continent to discover the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: United States of Africa Stages Even in death, Gaddafi is perhaps still one of the most popular African leaders of the 21st century who has fascinated many people both within and outside the continent because of his generosity, charisma, rule, and vision for the continent. Gaddafi was moving positively in the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM INVENTION EDUCATION? It is difficult to specify an “ideal” target population for invention education in Africa and other parts of the world occupied by those in the African diaspora, as different groups may have different needs and priorities. However, some potential groups that would certainly benefit from […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Future of African Development Is Clear A well-trained cadre of inventors across the African continent will be key to developing the wealth and prosperity of its people because it is unique in so many ways. The problems and challenges are unlike development challenges in China, Europe, India, or the United […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: 2000-2099, THE AFRICAN CENTURY Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo, like most other African presidents, acknowledges the importance of the African diaspora in the rising power of the African continent and extends a sincere welcome to those who wish to undertake such alliances. Reliance upon the diaspora is something that the Jews, and Chinese […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, WHAT WILL AFRICAN INVENTORS CONTRIBUTE? In this documentary created in 2019, the Frontline producers have assumed that only China and the United States will be significant players in this technology. You could rightly believe that Africa has been written off completely as a viable global […]
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 […]
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