

This shift was inevitable: going forward (as life gets fuller), I’ll be curating the 𝗕𝘆 𝗡𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 now monthly — bringing together reflections on 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱, and 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 in one accessible space.
The written word shaped civilizations, preserved history, and served as a vessel for knowledge. As we step further into the digital age, there’s an undeniable shift occurring—one that suggests the future of storytelling and knowledge-sharing may no longer rely so heavily on traditional reading and writing.
Reflecting on the U.S. election results, I’m reminded of the complex impact on Africa. While foreign aid is essential in the short term, our vision remains a self-reliant Africa, driven by youth innovation and resilience. I’m personally disappointed by the outcome, but public service is about prioritizing community before self.
As I prepare my keynote speech on “Digital Skills” to be delivered at the 7th Youth Connekt Summit in Rwanda, it is near impossible not to reflect on the stark differences between today’s educational tools and the resources I had access to during my undergraduate years in 2012. The world has changed. Should our education (systems) change?