Next Phase Africa

Ken Deji Johnson
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This podcast is about discovering exciting opportunities on the African continent. Did you know that about 70% of the chocolate you consume originated in West Africa or that Central Africa is home to many vital minerals used to manufacture critical components in your laptop, cellphone, and other electronic devices? Our weekly podcast journey will be an eye-opener as you learn and discover interesting life-enriching facts and opportunities you can put to use.

Episodes

  1. 07/03/2023

    Is China's Engagement with Africa a Net Positive or Negative?

    In this episode, we'll examine China's engagement with the African continent. We'll take a quick recent historical view going back 20 years and discuss China's intentional steps to engage Africa more extensively. We will look into the future to see how this relationship might unfold and conclude with what it means for Africa's development.

    15 min

  2. 05/20/2023

    US-Africa Reset—In Whose Interest?

    This episode examines if there is, in fact, a need for a US-Africa reset; if so, what does that entail, how can it be accomplished, and finally, what would an effective reset look like specifically within the context of mutually beneficial and shared interests?

    14 min

  3. 05/03/2023

    Africa's Ascendancy and the New Scramble for Africa

    In this episode, we'll examine, explore and analyze what is being described by some as the new scramble for Africa.  What that means, why the renewed interest in the African continent now, and what it means for the future.

    15 min

  4. 03/26/2023

    Africa's Perception Problem and the Cost to the African Continent

    The episode explores how distorted, unbalanced, one-sided negative images and perceptions hinder Africa's development. This loss can be seen most acutely in the continent's tourism and hospitality industry and the paltry amount received in foreign direct investments. This episode also discusses solutions and ongoing remedies, providing a more balanced and accurate perspective of the African continent.

    17 min

  5. 03/13/2023

    Next Phase Africa (Part 2)

    This episode analyzes three critical drivers determining Africa's next phase: Technological,  Legal, and Environmental. Well administered, they will help propel Africa to the level of property the continent so richly deserves.

    16 min

  6. 03/05/2023

    Next Phase Africa (Part 1)

    This episode analyses six crucial drivers fundamentally impacting Africa's next phase. They include Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental. We'll examine how they evolve, what it means for the continent, and perhaps your interest in it.

    16 min

  7. 02/26/2023

    Key African Milestones - Past, Present and Future

    This episode discusses key African milestones in its evolution from ancient times. This includes African empires and kingdoms; additionally,  we discuss one of the world's most significant learning institutions of the time at Timbuktu, Mali. We further discussed Africa's current economic challenges and how to transcend the goal of poverty reduction to achieve prosperity. We also discussed the African Sahara desert's potential to power the world with clean, renewable energy.

    17 min

  8. 02/16/2023

    Africa Megatrends (Part 2)

    This episode examines four more impactful megatrends occurring on the African continent, namely: Information Communications Technology (ICT) Impact on the African Continent Africa's Urban Buldge - the growth of cities Climate Change and Deforestation on the  Continent Africa's Fast-Growth Entertainment Industry

    19 min

  9. 02/08/2023

    Africa Megatrends (Part 1)

    The episode discusses transformational trends occurring on the African Continent.

    21 min

  10. 01/31/2023

    Discover Africa and Understand your Connection to the continent

    This episode discusses common misconceptions about the African continent and clarifies some misrepresentations. It touches on opportunities on the continent and Africa's economic role today, and the need for a more equitable system.

    17 min
  11. Introduction

    TRAILER

    Introduction

    This is an introduction to Net Phase Africa.

    4 min

Trailer

About

This podcast is about discovering exciting opportunities on the African continent. Did you know that about 70% of the chocolate you consume originated in West Africa or that Central Africa is home to many vital minerals used to manufacture critical components in your laptop, cellphone, and other electronic devices? Our weekly podcast journey will be an eye-opener as you learn and discover interesting life-enriching facts and opportunities you can put to use.

Information

  • Creator
    Ken Deji Johnson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ken Deji Johnson
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    Next Phase Africa