Youssou N’Dour, singer, composer, and percussionist was born in Dakar, Senegal in 1959 to a Wolof mother and a Serer father. His parents encouraged him to think outside of the traditional griot school, allowing him to consider both of his parents’ cultures and thus inspiring his identity as a modern griot. At the…
When Sadio Mané began to play English football in the Premier League, it was a dream come true for the Senegal native. From Humble Beginnings Mané grew up in the village of Sédhiou in the south of Senegal. It was a love of soccer that remained constant throughout Mané’s childhood. He has recalled publicly…
Karabo Mathang has accomplished much in her short 28 year life. She has the distinction of being the first woman in South Africa to be FIFA accredited soccer agent. No doubt that she will continue far into the future to positively affect the people of South Africa, not to mention around the globe. Childhood memories…
According to a WHO estimate, nearly 10% of the population of Africa has a disability of some kind. Yet, their stories remain untold due to stigmas surrounding disability that leave them cast out from society and at the mercy of the charity of others. Ghanaian Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah was born into this environment.…
Do you want to trek Mount Kilimanjaro or train for a new job in Johannesburg? Whatever your goal may be, you can effectively get to the finish line when you follow these seven steps: 1. Believe You Can Self-belief is powerful. Starting with a strong belief that you can achieve your goal puts you…
Here are six surefire ways to create a life that abounds with happiness, starting right now: Embrace Yourself Rather than looking to someone else for fulfillment, take a good look at yourself. Show your own self some love and think of the gifts you provide the world. Focus on what you have and accept…
