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Narnia Kiddies Career Fair ‘26: Big Dreams, Bright Futures for Every Child
In a world where the future of work is evolving faster than ever, early exposure to career possibilities is no longer a luxury it is a necessity. The Kiddies Career Fair, held recently in Freetown, Sierra Leone, positioned itself as a bold response to this reality, creating a space where imagination meets opportunity and where children are encouraged to see themselves not just as learners, but as future professionals, innovators, and leaders. Unlike conventional career events that target university students or young adults, this fair deliberately focused on younger minds. The atmosphere was vibrant but purposeful: classrooms transformed into interactive booths, professionals stepping out of their formal roles to engage…
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Inside the 2026 Tony Elumelu Foundation Cohort: What It Means for Sierra Leone, UBA, and Africa’s Entrepreneurial Future
On Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the iconic Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, Africa witnessed more than just an announcement, we witnessed a reaffirmation of belief. A belief in African ingenuity, in youth-driven enterprise, and in a future engineered by opportunity rather than chance.At the center of it all stood Tony Elumelu, whose vision continues to reshape the continent’s economic trajectory through the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF). The Process: Engineering Opportunity at ScaleThe 2026 cohort announcement marked the first of four cohorts that will empower 3,200 entrepreneurs across Africa this year. But behind the celebration lies a rigorous, multi-stage process designed not just to fund businesses: but to build them sustainably.…
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40 Things I’ve Learned at 40: A Mini Masterclass in Growth, Purpose & Becoming
Turning forty is often framed as a milestone of arrival. For me, it is something far more sacred: a milestone I was not always certain I would reach. My early years were marked by significant personal trials: near-death accidents, a season of facial paralysis, complex reproductive health battles including fibroids, adenomyosis and endometriosis, the private grief of infertility, business disappointments, personal failures and seasons of immense loss. There were moments when the future felt uncertain, when long-term planning felt aspirational rather than guaranteed. Longevity was never something I took for granted. Yet surviving is not the same as living. Somewhere between hospital rooms, boardrooms, classrooms and prayer closets, a shift…
