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Thank you, and See you Soon.
As I close out 2024, a year that has been both exhilarating and transformative, I find myself reflecting on a concept that has surfaced repeatedly in my thoughts and conversations—social debt. For much of my life and career, I have carried this weight with pride, honoring my obligations to family, friends, and my broader community. As I step into 2025, I am making a conscious choice to recalibrate.
Life (Over)Update: A Year of Growth, Transitions, and New Beginnings
It’s been a while since I truly sat down to write and share the full
The Future of Storytelling: Beyond Reading and Writing
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.
From ‘By Ntha’ to ‘Kwathu Kollective’: A Journey of Necessary Growth
What started as by Ntha in 2013–just a blog to document life and share my journey–has grown into something I never could have imagined.Over the years, what began as storytelling became a space to help other young people step into digital media, personal branding, and creative careers. That’s how the Ntha Foundation was born–and seeing it grow from training 30 people to reaching thousands has been one of the greatest joys of my life. Now, as we expand globally, Kwathu Kollective will carry the heart of this work at home in Africa–empowering creators and innovators right where it all began. I’m truly grateful to everyone who’s been part of this.
As You Set Out for ‘Ithaka’: By C.P. Cavafy
There are pieces of art and literature that stay with us, quietly shaping the way we see the world. For me, that piece is “Ithaka” by C.P. Cavafy.
Tens: Book Series
‘By the End of Your Teens’—my first book, is more than just a book to me; it was the beginning of a deeply personal series that reflects my journey through the different stages of life. I wrote BTEOYT as a stand-alone book, but quickly realised this would become my most meaningful work—a series as I navigate life. I am presently rewriting BTEOYT, and I intend to immediately after start writing ‘Traversing the Terrible Twenties’, to be published as I turn 30. Welcome to ‘The Tens’ series.
The World Has Changed, So Should You: The Coming Wave
The world we knew just a decade ago no longer exists. Technology is no longer a tool we simply wield—it’s an architect reshaping the very foundation of how we build, connect, and create. And with this transformation comes an undeniable truth: to stay relevant, we must evolve.
A Renewed Commitment: The Second International Decade for People of African Descent
As the curtain closes on the first International Decade for People of African Descent (2015–2024), the United Nations has reaffirmed its commitment to the rights, freedoms, and dignity of people of African descent worldwide. At the 79th United Nations General Assembly, where I had the honor of being recognized as one of the Most Influential People of African Descent, the UN proclaimed the Second International Decade for People of African Descent, set to commence in 2025.
The Tipping Point: A Broken Economy
When I first moved to New York City, I quickly became acquainted with the complexities of the American economy, many of which I had only observed from afar. One of the most striking aspects was the tipping culture—a seemingly small but pervasive feature of daily life that speaks volumes about deeper systemic issues.
Africa’s Potential: Best International Youth Empowerment Award
On the 15th of December, 2024, I stood on stage at the Africa Achievement Awards, honored to receive the Best International African Youth Empowerment Award. The moment was surreal, not just for the recognition itself but for the opportunity to pause and reflect on what it all means. Being recognized for the work I’ve poured my heart into over the past decade is humbling. Yet, in this moment of celebration, I am also acutely aware of the immense responsibility that we all share.
