The Magic of Africa: Building Bridges through Cultural Understanding

Africa is the oldest continent. It is also, the youngest! One in four people in the world will be African by 2050. In most African countries, 70 percent or more of the population is under the age of thirty, a youth bulge that is projected to accelerate for decades to come. Some believe that if properly harnessed, the youth boom could propel the continent to new levels of economic and geopolitical power. 

According to the IMF World Economic Outlook for April 2024, of the top twenty economies that are projected to experience the fastest growth rates in 2024, nine are African countries. These are Niger, Senegal, Libya, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Ethiopia, the Gambia, and Benin. Africa is a strategic continent whose robust human capital and abundant natural resources inspire the world. The continent’s 1.3 billion people across 55 countries has a combined gross domestic product (GDP) valued at US$3.4 trillion. 

Africa: The History, Peoples, Cultures, and Myths of the Motherland, explores the history of the African peoples; showcasing its diverse cultures and customs, while dispelling the myths and falsehoods about the Motherland.

Presented by: U. Desmond Alufohai