Y.G.F of the Month

And I present to you ladies and gentlemen, the Young,Black and Ghanaian (Y.G.F)personality of the month, drumroll please....Mr.Patrick Awuah

Name- Patrick Awuah

Occupation- Educationist, Entrepreneur

Fun Fact- He’s a receipent of an honorary doctorate from Swartmore University for his dedication to education in Africa.


Mr.Awuah's dedication to Africa is truly inspiring and the success of Ashesi is certainly deserved.The calibre of students being produced is parallel to that of any western university.An achievement for Ghana!!Visit Ashesi's website :http://www.ashesi.edu.gh/#

TED Conference

I've fallen in love with the Ted Conferences which take place yearly and address pertinent issues about society, technology, and development.I'm more interested in the talks which address Africa and its growth! I have to thank K for intoducing me to these talks..;-)....Its empowering to hear Africans talk about Africa, to know that there are competent individuals who are educated and willing to tackle the problems Africa faces and not just rely on "the man", as our governments have always done and continue to do!! Lets start with Patrick Awuah (whom I admire and will be posting more about). He's begun to transform education in Ghana by creating Ashesi University, he left a high paying price with Microsoft,yes Microsoft people!Very impressive...And then theres Prof. Ayittey who urges the youth to be a 'Cheetah'....Go Cheetahs!!..Go Cheetahs..lol..cant wait for a new Africa...pass this video to someone, EMPOWER..

Patrick Awuah on TED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-KfKxCaDVA

Prof. Ayittey on TED
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnepHUYFqgg