On World Youth Skills Day 2025, Kayode Adebayo explores why Africa must look inward to build a future driven by youth and culture—not charity. With over 60% of its population under 25, Africa stands at a unique crossroads. This article argues that true transformation will come not from imported models, but from empowering the continent’s creative economy. Spotlighting the work of Arts Connect Africa (ACA) and Ckrowd, Adebayo outlines how training, infrastructure, and cultural policy must align to unlock Africa’s next generation of creative leaders.
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Repositioning an African Child from Labour to Leadership in Global Energy, Banking & Investment Markets
This thought leadership article by Kovimariva Samuel Mungunda calls for a fundamental shift in how Africa prepares its youth—from labourers to leaders in global energy, banking, and investment sectors. Through real-world examples like the Namibia-Botswana oil refinery initiative, it advocates for youth inclusion, mentorship, and Pan-African collaboration to build a future-ready workforce and reclaim Africa’s role in shaping global markets.