“Obruni, you are lost”
Getting lost in Ghana was almost too easy. Most streets weren’t named, there weren’t many landmarks off of the main roads to help you get your bearings, and GPS wasn’t …
What is an Entrepreneur?
Articles on similar business, industries, and entrepreneurship more generally can be great resources! Here are a couple links to get you started: Business Ideas for Teens How to be Taken …
The Future of Fashion
“This is Africa’s time. Africa is the new inspiration of Global fashion,” declared Lexy Mojo-Eyes, President of Legendary Gold Limited, keynote speaker and Chief Executive Officer of the second annual …
5 Unexpected Benefits of Shea Butter
A popular skin care trend not only in West Africa, but also around the world, is shea butter. In West Africa, in particular, shea butter means big business. West Africa is a huge producer of Shea (600,000 …
Welcome to the Team: Erika
Name: Erika Beidelman School/Major: Brandeis University: Anthropology and Psychology Favorite Color: Purple or Lime Green Favorite Book in MS/HS: The Harry Potter Series Favorite Class in MS/HS: Chemistry Professional Aspirations: Pursue a …
Welcome to the Team: Papsi
Name: PaMomodu “Papsi” Kabia School/Major: Wharton, University of Pennsylvania and undecided Favorite Color: Blue Fav. Book in MS/HS: The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Fav. Class in MS/HS: Physics or …
Welcome to the Team: Julia
Name: Julia Ferragamo School/Major: Emerson College: Writing, Literature, and Publishing Favorite Color: Dark blue Fav. Book in MS/HS: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe Fav. Class in MS/HS: Creative …
Author Spotlight: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author, leading voice for women in Africa, and dubbed by Forbes’ (a finance magazine popular throughout the world) as one of the ‘Youngest Power …
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Summer Interns
This summer, Memunatu has AMAZING interns on our team. They hail from Brandeis, Emerson, and UPenn (Wharton), with experience fundraising, reporting, and study abroad in Ghana combined! Why talk about …