The chocolate industry is deliciously lucrative. We are talking about a global revenue of 100 billion dollars each year! […]
Author: Nana Adowaa
The month of May has three important days that essentially recognize blood, sweat and tears: Workers Day, Mother’s […]
Since I can remember, my goal in life has been to be successful. It meant having a good […]
“Africa is a continent that is rich in natural resources“. This is not exactly true, as I have […]
I ushered in 2016 by packing up my little family and moving from the “city” to the “burbs” in […]
Wishing all readers of the Afro Optimist, a happy and healthy 2016! I am keeping my fingers crossed […]
Last year, writer and photographer, Taiye Selasi, made this compelling plea in her remarkable TED Talk: Don’t ask me […]
My first visit to South Africa in 1998 left me with mixed feelings. I had just completed high […]
A mere 5 hours drive from Joburg and yet, a visit to Botswana remains on my bucket list. […]
These four African women have one thing in common. They serve or have served at some point, as Minister […]
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