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Omi and Mame are back for another episode! On this episode they have Bouvy on as a guest. Bouvy is a trained culinary Chef, she talks about her experiences of going to culinary school in Canada, working side by side while schooling to pay for the fees and moving back to Ghana. She talks about the differences between the two countries and people's attitude to their work. Bouvy and Mame also spoke about being on a panel about Ghanaians and Diasporans in Ghana. Make sure to follow the podcast on IG: @whatsurflavor_ and twitter: @whatsyourflava If you want to get in touch with Mame and Omi then follow them on their socials: @mamestastes @omithehomie on all platforms
Ondiro Oganga reports on Rwandan President Paul Kagame asking the diaspora to return to the continent to help build it up. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africandiasporanews/support
30 since Eritrea fought and won independence from Ethiopia, some of its citizens in the diaspora who are dissatisfied with the country's democracy have been agitating. Similar independence movements have typified the Nigerian and Cameroonian diaspora for years. Follow this interesting debate with our panellists, Simon Ekpa in Finland, Tapang Ivo Tanku in the US, and Fabrice Lena in Cameroon.
The More Sibyl Podcast Presents: 디아스포란 아프리카인 아빠들| The One with African Dads - Discussions Among Diasporans Series: Episode 25 (2023)Welcome back to The More Sibyl Podcast! This week, we embarked on a profound journey into the realm of fatherhood, specifically exploring the life experiences of immigrant fathers hailing from traditional African backgrounds. This episode was part of a collaborative panel, cohosted by our podcast and esteemed podcasters: Kelechi Ibe-Lamberts (@blacktransnational_), Nancy Mulemwa Siisii (@concrete_pastures), Ms. Kemi Seriki (@pansa.pansaforum).Our discussion traversed the entire spectrum of immigrant fatherhood and fatherhood in general. Guiding us through this enriching conversation is Ms. Kemi Seriki, emphasizing the importance of engaging in more frequent dialogues about fatherhood. Our distinguished panel features five remarkable fathers. We aimed to provide you, our cherished audience, an authentic firsthand glimpse into the multifaceted world of fatherhood.Our panelists include the venerable Mr. Babatunde Fapohunda, an engineer, father of two grown adults, and grandfather. We are also joined by Mr. Stephen Batti, the host of the Sambaza Podcast, who migrated to the U.S. twenty-one years ago. Completing our dynamic ensemble are Mr. Kenny Popoola (a beloved patron of the podcast), Dr. Taiwo Adedipe (our Tdawg), and Mr. Sammy Disu.As we delve into the heart of the show, Ms. Seriki gracefully poses thought-provoking queries to our panelists. She urges them to share cherished memories from their childhoods back home, offering us a glimpse into their formative years. This prompts us to imagine what those moments meant to them. Additionally, she encourages the panelists to open up about their perceptions of fatherhood, revisit cherished childhood memories, identify the most approachable figure in their households, and dissect systemic challenges African immigrants face— such as language barriers and untransferable job skillsBringing our live show close, I take the reins for a Q&A session. We dive into the intricate dynamics of role transformation after migration, delve into the vulnerability experienced by men and fathers at large, and explore the tapestry of family life and fatherhood in the diaspora. The concept of adoption in Africa also finds its place in our conversation, followed by a discussion about the importance of allowing our children to choose their career paths while offering them guidance. Dive in for an episode filled with wisdom, insight, and heartfelt sharing that sheds light on the unique journey of immigrant fathers navigating the currents of fatherhood across the world.
On This Episode, African and Caribbean's in the Diasporan often possess a deep understanding of their culture, language, customs, and traditions. This knowledge can be valuable when conducting business or engaging in cross-cultural interactions. . Diasporans can act as bridges between different cultures, helping to foster understanding and collaboration through entrepreneurship and lifestyle. What do you think? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victor-osioh/message
Episode #71 with Subomi Plumptre, who is the CEO of Volition Cap, which is a game-changing and SEC-licenced asset manager for Africans and Diasporans. Since 2018, they have been at the forefront of investments for individuals and businesses.They created a $30 million fund for agriculture and real estate projects in Africa, pioneering the first structure to leverage traditional cooperatives. What We Discuss With SubomiWhy do you feel it is important to increase financial prosperity for the African and diasporan middle classes? What challenges do the African and diasporan middle classes encounter when trying to build financial prosperity?Typically, in which sectors and markets do you invest when you've raised money from institutional investors for investment purposes? What challenges do you encounter when attempting to invest funds in African markets? What activities are you involved in to empower the African and diasporan middle class in building financial prosperity and meaningful wealth? And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Fruitful Endeavours. How Reel Fruit is Unleashing the Potential of Nigeria's Fruit Industry with Affiong Williams? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Subomi on LinkedIn at Subomi Plumptre, and Twitter @subomiplumptreSupport the showDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk
Episode #68 with Kola Oyeneyin, who is CEO of Opportunik Global Fund (OGF), which is a private wealth fund designed by Africans for Africans.At Opportunik Global Fund, the belief is that everyone should have access to opportunities regardless of their location. To that end, OGF offers USD investments to middle-class and mass-affluent Africans and Diasporans with a starting capital of $5,000. Their rigorous asset selection process and dedicated team ensure that investors receive healthy returns.OGF is licensed by the Cayman Islands and managed by Accuvise, a registered fund administrator overseeing over $216 million in Assets Under Administration. This means that their investors face minimal currency or political risks.What We Discuss With KolaThe Opportunik Global Fund aims to break down barriers faced by Africans and the Diaspora. What barriers are you trying to break down, and why? You've created a private wealth fund run by Africans for Africans. What do you think the significance of this is, and what additional value does it provide?What challenges have you had to overcome in order to create this fund? What is your forecast for the size of the fund in the next one to three years? How does OGF differ from other investment options available to Africans and Diasporans, and what advantages does it offer? And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Journey of Medsaf. Revolutionising the Way Hospitals and Pharmacies Access Medication in Africa with Vivian Lawal? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Kola on LinkedIn at KolaOyeneyin, and Twitter @KolaOyeneyinSupport the showDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk
This week's topics: What would you do if your group chat gets leaked? Ageing False accusations, shift blaming and gaslighting Reacting towards certain situations The President's address kanye getting cancelled Gabrielle Union and family visiting Ghana; Diasporans been given southern Ghanaian names Elon Musk taking over twitter Decolonising African names Use the link below to access this podcast on all podcast platforms this podcast is available on https://linktr.ee/chatswithenock Please do share, subscribe, rate and send us a review on all podcast platforms you listen to your podcast on. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chatswithenock/message
Armenian News Network/Groong - August 23, 2022On August 23, 1990 the Supreme Council of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic proclaimed Armenia as independent. True, Armenia officially celebrates independence day on September 21, due to the referendum which was held on Sep 21 1991, the following year. But for me, the date of August 23 - the date of the proclamation of the declaration of independence - is no less special. For it is this document comprised of 12 articles that form the basis for all laws in Armenia and for the constitution itself. From the need to establish historic justice, especially referencing the Armenian Genocide, the reunification of Armenia and Artsakh, the recognition of the rights of citizenship for Diasporans, to me these principles encapsulate perfectly the aspirations of the Armenian people at that time and even more so today.After a millennium without a state (with the exception of the three years of the first republic between 1918 and 1921) the foundation for a new state was established.This document and the principles enshrined in it are to be cherished and protected! And regardless of their individual flaws or your political judgement, the men and women of the Supreme Council are true statesmen and the founding parents of Armenia.Just think about it! Out of a global family of 1000s of nations and tribes, only a few were lucky enough or had the right circumstances in order to establish their own state and become a political nation. And Armenians were one of them.Links to the text of the declaration: - Armenian: https://www.gov.am/am/independence/ - Russian: https://www.gov.am/ru/independence/ - English: http://www.armenica.org/armenia/doi.html
Talibah Atiya Najee Aquil is a multifaceted teacher, facilitator, artist, and healer, but at the center of everything she does is a story of self and society-and helping others learn how to reclaim that story for themselves. This is getting to the root of healing work. Decolonizing perceptions, thoughts, and narratives about what it means to be Black in America, and in the world. She is founder of We Are Magic! Where she leads healing tours to Ghana for people of the African Diaspora to return to the place of their ancestral lineage and connect to their birthright to belong, be welcomed, and tell their own stories of their past, present, and future selves. Talibah graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and earned her Masters in Conflict Transformation at The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She crafts and tends spaces for trauma healing with a racial justice lens on the level of self, community, and culture using restorative justice, circle processes, poetry, music, dance, history, and lived experience. Talibah is also a lecturer at The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at EMU, where she created a course entitled “Re-imagining Identity” that examines the intersections of identity, story-telling, dignity, and the arts; in this course she created safe spaces for student-teachers to explore the complexities of identity as it relates to oneself and others. Contact Talibah: Talibah.a.aquil@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wild-honey-collective/message
This week Adrian sits down with a highly requested guest, Samuel Brooksworth, Founder and CEO of Africa's Fastest Growing Tech-led outsourcing organisation, Remoteli. They helps you build a global on-demand Remote workforce.The company has received attention from the likes of CNN and The Times In this episode, we discuss things like:2021 Startups in Ghana event featuring Zuberi, Survey 54, Bezo Money and moreRemoteli's Popular company culture and onboardingStarting Remoteli and rapid team growth Building your Avengers; The dream teamNew African Offices and moreSubscribe to watch on YouTube YouTube: youtube.com/thesoundofaccrapodcastMORE ABOUT SAMUELSamuel Brooksworth is a British-Ghanaian businessman and the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Remoteli. Remoteli was founded in 2020 and is a tech led outsourcing business supporting organisations globally. With the company's headquarters in the U.K. and an office in Ghana, services include Business Assistance, Customer Service Support, Social Media Management, Business Development and Web/App Development.In 2016, Samuel was a candidate on BBC One's the Apprentice, going onto the show to seek investment for an AI led recruitment platform. After his time on the show, Samuel identified a knowledge gap that existed for many young entrepreneurs with regards to setting up businesses. In order to support these entrepreneurs, he then went on to found the organisation, Build and Master. Build and Master was a Startup Accelerator educating and mentoring entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses. Throughout its duration, Build and Master supported over 100 businesses in launching.Special thanks to Africa Global Radio for hosting us.RATE THIS PODCAST ON APPLE OR SPOTIFYSOCIAL MEDIAWebsite: https://thesoundofaccra.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoundofaccra/Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesoundofaccraFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/thesoundofaccraLinkedin: https://gh.linkedin.com/company/the-sound-of-accraLISTEN TO MORE EPISODEShttps://linktr.ee/thesoundofaccrapodIce Cream and Ting: Premium Ice Cream Exotic small-batch ice cream, inspired by the rich flavours of The African and Carribbean ContinentSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/gofundad)
In this Episode, Brodda Mike hosts a round table discussion on how to end corruption in Africa with emphasis on Nigeria. Nigeria is perceived as a corrupt country by most with Transparency International ranking Nigeria 149 out of 180 countries (with 180 being the most corrupt) in its 2020 report. In this Episode, Brodda Mike hosts a round table discussion with five Diasporans, as he gathers their real-life experiences and thoughts on the issue of corruption in Nigeria, Africa's Largest Country and how it can be effectively curbed.
In today's episode from The Open Door Conversation Podcast, Akua gets the chance to talk with an incredible writer, healer, and entrepreneur living back home in Accra, Ghana. Araba Ofori-Acquah is committed to helping Africans, and Diasporans connect with wellness in order to find their own potential, magic, and power. Araba is currently writing a book focused on many different ways to be African and ways to use ancient African wellness. She also teaches yoga and meditation and works to promote local Black businesses in Ghana through one of your businesses called Buy Black Ghana.During this episode, Akua and Araba talk about reconnecting with home not just physically but also in spiritual, emotional, and mental ways. Renewing your relationship with ancient African culture is not just going to visit or live in your ancestral home; there are many ways to connect and support the developing continent. Through the show, you will get a better understanding of where Araba came from, what her journey in Ghana has been so far, and her plans for the future. She will reveal major life lessons she has gained since living in Ghana and her challenges and triumphs in building a wellness business.Highlights from the episode:Recognizing and checking your privilege even if you are BlackAfrican centered wellnessWays to support the development of AfricaWhat to keep in mind if you want to move to AccraAdditional Resources:Building Our Awareness Around our Perspectives, Prejudices and Privilege CheatsheetConnect with Araba Ofori-Acquah:Updated Instagram: @araba.oaBuy Black Ghana Instagram: @buyblack.ghConnect with Akua Nyame-Mensah:Instagram: @akua_nmWebsite: www.akuanm.comLinkedIn: @Akua Nyame-MensahTwitter: @akua_nmThe Leadership productivity Quiz
The message speaks for itself. A triggered reaction to the viral video of the Neo-Colonialists from China physically abusing workers […] The post Dear Sierra Leonean Diasporans, Do We Love Ourselves? appeared first on Amyang Fashun™.
This Episode discusses the various segments and Topics directed at the African diaspora --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anjaafreeca/support
Meshia Rudd-Ridge’s journey started back in college in 2010 when she decided to study Kiswahili intensively in school. Tune in to learn about how Meshia completed an internship in Rwanda, lived in Ghana for 4.5 years, traveled to 14 African countries and started TWO social enterprises afterwards. After starting a travel company for Diasporans who wanted to explore the continent’s beauty, Meshia was inspired to start her first social venture, Cool & Collected Africa. After Covid-19 began to cause a decline in tourism rates globally, Meshia launched her new social venture Inala; a B2B commerce platform that connects brands and retailers to artisans who produce socially-responsible goods. Her goal is to redistribute more wealth in the industry to actual creators. IG: https://www.instagram.com/meshiacherie/?hl=en Website: https://meshiacherie.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/moretoblackpodcast/message
There is an epidemic of impoverishment and lack worldwide amongst the African diaspora. It comes from not understanding the ancient spiritual science of our ancestors. I want to change that lack of understanding with the knowledge in this video. It will challenge you, but all is done with the love for African people worldwide. in order to change this state of being, you'll have to change your thinking about how you value yourself and others that look like or reflect you. Allow me to explain the spiritual science behind being broke and then take you step by step through the ancient African spiritual science and teach you a tool that will bring you abundance. The law of attraction was African spirituality first. Get more knowledge and practical use of African Spiritual Science in my upcoming class that will teach you Khemetic Science 2.0. Click the link below for more information. https://beyondthephysical.me/ Click link below to subscribe to YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL13bTwEdDKtDLZBxdKW5Sw?sub_confirmation=1
In this bonus episode, we chat with Bridget Boakye a data scientist, entrepreneur, and writer. She is the co-founder of ChaleKasa, a bespoke events company curating experiences to connect Diasporans and Africans and the co-founder of Africans on China, a consultancy and advisory connecting African entrepreneurs and institutions to China and vice-versa. She also advises countless technology startups in Ghana and Nigeria, with a focus on 4IR solutions. For her work, she was named a Frank 5 Fellow of Swarthmore College, 2018-2019; Hamambe Alliance Entrepreneur Associate, 2019; Amplify Africa Fellow of AkonaNet, 2017-2018, Global Shaper Accra Hub Curator; 2019-2020. She has published over 100 articles with more than 1+million views in Crunch Base, The Data-Driven Investor, Face2Face Africa, Blavity, and Future of Ghana publications, and has been featured in Forbes with the Harambe Alliance. Her debut book, Should I Return, is a number #1 Amazon new release in African Literature. Follow Bridget on Socials Instagram | Website | Buy Should I Return If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, share, and rate on wherever you listen to Unfiltered. Connect with us on Instagram @unfilteredwithaisha and with our host Aisha on LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Online This episode is edited and produced by David Dobo of Deluxe Sound Studio www.daviddobo.com/deluxesoundstudio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/support
In today's episode, we chat with Bridget Boakye a data scientist, entrepreneur, and writer. She is the co-founder of ChaleKasa, a bespoke events company curating experiences to connect Diasporans and Africans and the co-founder of Africans on China, a consultancy and advisory connecting African entrepreneurs and institutions to China and vice-versa. She also advises countless technology startups in Ghana and Nigeria, with a focus on 4IR solutions. For her work, she was named a Frank 5 Fellow of Swarthmore College, 2018-2019; Hamambe Alliance Entrepreneur Associate, 2019; Amplify Africa Fellow of AkonaNet, 2017-2018, Global Shaper Accra Hub Curator; 2019-2020. She has published over 100 articles with more than 1+million views in Crunch Base, The Data-Driven Investor, Face2Face Africa, Blavity, and Future of Ghana publications, and has been featured in Forbes with the Harambe Alliance. Her debut book, Should I Return, is a number #1 Amazon new release in African Literature. Follow Bridget on Socials Instagram | Website | Buy Should I Return If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, share, and rate on wherever you listen to Unfiltered. Connect with us on Instagram @unfilteredwithaisha and with our host Aisha on LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Online This episode is edited and produced by David Dobo of Deluxe Sound Studio www.daviddobo.com/deluxesoundstudio --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unfilteredwithaisha/support
Host Andrew Berkowitz shares his thoughts that changes need to be made in how we approach building startup and innovation industries in frontier markets. Some ideas to move us forward include Focus capacity building efforts on selling in-demand skills on global freelancing sites Invest in programs to empower Diasporans in US, UK, and Europe to build companies Provide a sandbox framework for digital currency startups to set up shop in your country For full blog post visit - https://thegsm.co/?p=1953
In this episode we welcome Cherae Robinson, Founder and CEO of Tastemakers Africa, to the pod. We talk about the realities of being a woman on the continent growing a successful company (03:50), Black Americans living, working and doing business in Africa (21:40), how do we get Diasporans to move back home (29:30), why Ghana is so welcoming to the global diaspora (38:10), the future of travel and tourism in Africa (47:30), and marketing to the African traveler (57:45). Big Chune: Falz - Bop Daddy
Friends, Diasporans and Countrymen! It is once again that time to lend us your ears for another potent and pointless Podcast of preposterous pontifications and promulgations!This week DannyThatGuy and PhilChard gather around a candlelit microphone to discuss many hot button issues like The Lion King remake that has divided opinion across the world. As we delve into the issues plaguing Pride Rock we call Buffalo Souljah to ask why he wants us to boycott the movie as we also provide you with the third instalment of Buff Vs Shatta.We also discuss the new fuel prices, new music and new sports-related embarrassments. While we do this Dan cannot help but remind us that he is finally going on an international trip.We play out this episode with a very special rendition of Can You Feel The Love Tonight. Enjoy!Subscribe and listen to 2 Broke Twimbos everywhere podcasts are availableWebsiteiTunesSpotifyStitcherTuneInYouTubeRate and review to win movie tickets!Click here to donate to 2 Broke Twimbos
Meet the brain behind Global Return, a Dutch based recruitment agency for Diasporans who want to secure a job in Ghana. Listen to a chat with Lady Kwayissi, the founder of the company and recruitment agent as she shares what it takes to brand yourself efficiently to find an international job.
Alain Nkurukiye is a Corporate Strategy and Economic Policy MBA who hails from Burundi, but has lived and worked in the Netherlands for the better part of 10 years. Through his startup, Wajenzi, he aims to channel all his professional competencies into narrowing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) financing gap by stimulating the African Diaspora to invest systematically in their countries of origin. Listen in to hear to hear Alain explains why he's all fired up about Wajenzi's mission and to hear Andile Masuku push back on his apparently limitless passion for the work his organisation has undertaken. Editorial Disclaimer: SPARK (spark-online.org) is the presenting sponsor of this podcast, which is part of an African Tech Roundup miniseries focused on inclusive economic progress being made in vulnerable states. African Tech Roundup retains full editorial control over all published content. Opinions expressed by the host, Andile Masuku, and his guests, do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the presenting sponsor, SPARK. This podcast series was taped at the fringes of SPARK’s 6th annual IGNITE Conference (bit.ly/IGNITEConference2018) – a premier gathering of refugees, entrepreneurs, educators, private sector actors, government leaders, academics and NGOs. Image credit: Rawpixel
The children of the African Diaspora cover the earth from North to South and East to West. Their physical distance from the Motherland, Africa, has no influence over the bond they share with it. So, how can Diasporans do their part to restore the Motherlands to her former glory? In this episode the trinity are joined by Nii Tawiah Koney II for the second time to discuss this topic in further depth. This is definitely another replay worthy episode family.
They say that storytelling is powerful. Never was a truer word spoken than in this episode. Join the Trinity as they witness Nii Tawiah Okurajah Koney telling Our story in a way it has never been told before. Diasporans, prepare to be deeply moved and uplifted.
Att leva i det främmande kan vara hämmande, men det kan också utmana och utveckla. René Vázquez Díaz, Hanin Shakrah och Lasse Dencik resonerar om diasporans och exilens filosofi. Att leva i diasporan behöver inte betyda detsamma som att leva i exil. Att längta hem behöver inte vara till huset, marken, stenarna där barn man lekt. Att leva i ett annat land, ett annat språk eller en annan kultur än den som man betraktar som sin, kan förvisso vara frustrerande. Men det kan också innebära en kreativ potential. Tillstånden diaspora och exil stöts och blöts när tre gäster möts i veckans upplaga av Filosofiska rummet. Alla har de personliga relationer till tillstånden: författaren René Vazquez Díaz, journalisten och blivande juristen Hanin Shakrah och socialpsykologen Lasse Dencik. Programledare är Lars Mogensen, producent Thomas Lunderquist.
The Pan African Holiday Kwanzaa - Its Meaning and Relevance Towards Building an African Renaissance Please join us as we interview Brother Mwalimu Wesley Kabaila. He is a long time community activist, social critic/lecturer sustainable developer and Green consultant. His roots are in the Black Student Movements of the 60's and the Black Cultural Nationalist Movement. His credentials include, founding co-member of Kwanzaa, Former Vice Chair;US organization (which founded Kwanzaa ), and founder and Chair of the Congress of African People. Mr. Kabaila is a dynamic speaker and a passionate advocate of what he defines as the New African Personality (Man and Woman). He subscribes to a redefinition of the African man and woman who are knowledgeable, intelligent, bold, audacious, strong, progressive, and spiritual. He brings an innovative view and perspective of how People of African descent must re-introduce themselves to history and humanity as a free, proud and productive people and make a positive contribution to the forward flow of societal growth and development. Further, he adheres to the position that African Americans and other Diasporans must pursue the creation, re-creation and circulation of cultural imperatives which re-enforces their identity, purpose and direction and enhances their ability to attain political and economic self-reliance in a world which remains indifferent to their ability and/or capacity to create human progress. Mwalimu Kabaila, as the Founder/Chair of the National African American Congress, prescribes a path and map by which Africans engage in a process of attaining Self Determination, Self Respect, Self Defense and Self