Head of Youth Services and Education discusses inclusion, perseverance, and the future of African creativity on the Just Saying Podcast

The world is rapidly changing, and with it, so too must the narrative surrounding Africa. For far too long, Africa — the cradle of civilization, the birthplace of mathematics, governance, science, and countless innovations — has been portrayed as the world’s “sick continent.” Colonial narratives and decades of external manipulation deliberately positioned Africa as a place defined by poverty, corruption, and dependency.