The Future Is Here: Why African Youth Should Anchor Their Dreams in Africa
Harouna CHERIF
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By Cherif, African Business Consultant
Africa's narrative is rapidly evolving, and as a continent blessed with a young and vibrant population, the change we are witnessing is both profound and exhilarating. Often, the lure of Western dreams pulls our brightest away, but I stand before you, an advocate for growth and opportunity right here in the cradle of humanity.
In the heart of this transformation are the African youth, a force unparalleled, with the potential to not only change the trajectory of our continent but also to redefine the global landscape. Today, more than ever, it's imperative that our creative, entrepreneurial, and tech-savvy generation root their aspirations in African soil.
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Technological Leapfrogging
We are at the cusp of a digital revolution. Our resilience has empowered us to skip over traditional stages of development and jump straight into mobile and financial technology frontiers, creating a sandbox for innovation. For the African youth, this is your arena.
Agricultural Revolution
Africa holds the potential to be the world's breadbasket, with the largest expanses of arable land. We are uniquely positioned for an agricultural transformation that could make hunger history. Young agrarians and agripreneurs, the future depends on your zeal and ingenuity.
Renewable Energy Surge
Boundless solar, mighty winds, and powerful rivers chart Africa's path as a powerhouse in renewable energy. What we need now is the energy of youth to chart this course, pioneering sustainable energy that respects our environment and serves our communities.
Emerging Markets and Consumer Growth
Our markets are burgeoning, with consumer demands as varied as our diverse cultures. Knowledge of local landscapes affords young African entrepreneurs the upper hand over international competitors, crafting solutions with cultural competency.
Infrastructure Development
From skyscrapers to bridges and networks, Africa's infrastructural heartbeat is pulsing with opportunities. The young minds in design, engineering, and technology can turn these grand blueprints into reality, shaping the future skyline of Africa.
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Cultural and Creative Explosion
The world dances to the beat of African drums, weaves stories with our threads, and vibrates to the rhythm of our artistic pulse. Our youths' fresh expressions and unorthodox ideas can captivate the world, championing a cultural renaissance.
Policy Shifts towards Entrepreneurship
Governments are awakening to the mantra of support for startups and SMEs. It's an opportune moment to craft businesses that align with our socio-economic fabrics, borne out of indigenous innovation.
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Indeed, the West glimmers with promises, yet that pursuit can eclipse the brightest of dreams. Our proposition is to harness our potential, powered by youthful ingenuity, to surmount the present challenges. This isn't merely about survival; it's about spearheading a legacy of growth and strength in the face of adversity.
A Vision for 2034: Africa Reimagined
Close your eyes and picture an Africa self-sustaining and thriving; where technology educates our masses; where our fields feed nations; where clean energy lights every village and city; where our artistry reigns supreme globally. This vision is attainable if our youth dare to dream and act within their homeland.
An Open Invitation
This isn't solely a plea, but rather an open conversation. To the young entrepreneur, the industrious student, the visionary professional – lend your thoughts on how we can build an Africa where our dreams need not cross oceans to be realised.
Engage with this dialogue. Share your aspirations and innovative ideas that can steer our continent to prosperity. Your voice is crucial in plotting our collective future.
The tide of Africa's destiny favours the brave who commit to her soils. The choice is ours to embody the change, steering Africa to a dawn bright with prosperity and rife with opportunity.
Together, I believe we can; we must. Forge an Africa our descendants will cherish. An Africa where the future has already arrived.
Your engagement is essential. Share this article, leave your comments, and join the movement to curtail the outflow of potential from Africa. Our dreams have the power to shape continents; together, they will shape ours.
#AfricaRising #AfricanYouthInFocus #Don'tLeaveStayAndGrow
--Connie McCrary
5moYes
Director at NetZerO Minerals
8moI would like to advise the youth to: Lift yourself out of your circumstances by educating yourself. You have schools where you learn to read and count, from there you got the internet where you can almost learn to do anything. Looking back will cause you to stumble over obstacles, so find a goal and never take your eye off that goal. Build relationships with people that have and know more than you do. Find people with similar goals as yours and build relationships with them, that could lead to partnerships. Don't take short cuts. Build yourself a great foundation. The only place you will find "Success" before "work" is in the dictionary.
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8moOf course Africa in general is moving and some countries are even doing better. Youth, they need to understand that believing in Africa is crucial. Nice article CHERIF Harouna 👏🏼