Hello everyone,

I will be going LIVE Friday 31st Jan at 19:00 EST on Substack and my other social platforms following the release of this address on my social platforms.

You are receiving this slightly early.

If you can make it to this live discussion, we will be talking about plans for the year ahead as well as the initiatives I spoke about in the address.

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This address for the year ahead was Inspired by the Alliance Of Sahel States and the efforts of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to unite Africa.

I have new ideas for the future.

Watch or listen and respond with your thoughts.

It is time for us to take our destiny into our own hands and maximise the opportunity we now have to change the course of a continent that has for too long been controlled and manipulated by others.

It starts with knowing our true history, continues with understading the context it gives to current affairs and ends with defining a tomorrow that we control.

🔥👉🏾 THE THREE HUNDRED

I have amazing projects planned and a new concept for how to fund the work I do. It is called The Three Hundred and I explain it in the address.

This is not for everyone but a select few of my audience. Providing freely available content is important and that is my goal. To create a system where free content that uplifts and educates us can be made with a financial funding model that is self sustaining and untethered from the establishment.

This will eventually replace my Patreon membership when it is stabilised.

Chapters

00:00 Africa's Transformative Moment

02:51 The Power of Unity and Autonomy

06:12 The Challenge of Leadership and Self-Determination

09:02 Building a New Future Together

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This conversation explores the implications of Donald Trump's presidency on Africa, analysing the historical context of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the continent. The discussion also delves into the reasons behind Trump's electoral success and Kamala Harris's defeat, emphasising the importance of authenticity in political leadership.

Additionally, the conversation highlights Russia's historical support for Africa and critiques America's colonial legacy, suggesting that the U.S. president's decisions significantly affect African nations.

In this conversation, the speaker delves into the historical and contemporary dynamics of U.S. foreign policy towards Africa, highlighting the legacy of colonialism, resource exploitation, and the impact of various U.S. administrations on the continent.

The discussion also touches on the implications of Donald Trump's presidency for Africa, questioning whether his indifference is preferable to the active interference seen in previous administrations. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of U.S.-Africa relations amidst changing global politics.

THE BACK TO AFRICA HANDBOOK CHAPTERS

1️⃣ MAKING THE DECISION 🤔 (the importance of deciding to visit or move to a place you’ve never been and know nothing about)

2️⃣ CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY 🗺️ (matchmaking to the right country for you)

3️⃣ SCHOOLS 🎒 (making sure you and your family have the right schools and eduction options)

4️⃣ RELIGION & POLITICS 🛐 (the religious and political landscape in African nations and the ones most compatible with your lifestyle and safety)

5️⃣ CLIMATE 🌞 (this is a major one for many of you who want to know how hot it gets in some countries and where could be prohibitive if you are sensitive)

6️⃣ COST OF LIVING 💰(if you’re on a tight budget this should help guide you on the most cost efficient countries to go to in terms of housing, amenities and day to day life)

7️⃣ HEALTHCARE 🏥 (this is critical for those who care about access to the best healthcare options)

8️⃣ VISAS & CITIZENSHIP 🛂 (recommendations of the easiest pathways to visas and citizenships in the countries most amenable to people from the diaspora)

9️⃣ NETWORKING 🤝🏾 (advice on starting to build relationships that can help a transition to Africa easier)

🔟 THE MOVE 🚛🏡 (advice on the logistics of actually moving to Africa though if you’re visiting, this will be less important)

1️⃣1️⃣ DESTINY 🌠 (the future is yours and this is the start a new amazing chapter for you)

You can respond directly to this email with your thoughts. If it’s all good, let me know either way. I want to do this with you and not for you.