You Don’t Rate Yourself Enough

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By Adetayo Adetokun 

If you knew someone who does even half of what you do,

You wouldn’t just admire them—you’d stand in awe of them.

You’d talk about their strength like it’s divine,

Lessons for African Youth: Resilience and Adaptability

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By Adetayo Adetokun

Lesson 10: Resilience and Adaptability

The tenth lesson for young African youth is a call to embrace resilience and adaptability as essential life skills. In a world marked by uncertainty and rapid change, the ability to bounce back from adversity and adjust to new circumstances is paramount.

A Do or Die Affair

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By Adetayo Adetokun

The Shadow of Despair

Beneath the relentless African sun somewhere in Senegal, my story unfolds against a backdrop of stark contradictions. Senegal, a nation brimming with natural beauty and cultural richness, paradoxically harbored a grim underbelly—a pervasive economic depression that ensnared its youth in a cruel vice. As I, Amadou, embarked on my tumultuous journey, I could feel the weight of despair bearing down upon me like the sweltering heat of the sun overhead.

For We Will Never Walk Alone

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By Adetayo Adetokun

In the stories of human existence, where the threads of life intertwine with delicate grace, we discover a myriad of colors, textures, and the enduring spirit of resilience. The black community emerges as a striking and unwavering thread, steadfast through centuries of trials and tribulations. It is within this delicate mosaic that we embark on an voyage, an anthology that seeks to unravel the profound significance of these strong black communities, to unveil the intricate dance of justice, to traverse the path of equality, and to illuminate the blazing strength that courses through their collective spirit.