To truly support and drive innovation, we need more than enthusiasm—it takes real financial commitment. Change only happens when we’re willing to put the necessary resources behind bold ideas, even if it means taking a risk. That’s the only way forward. #aspawbunga2024 Fadilah Tchoumba
Africa Soft Power
International Affairs
A movement focused on transforming Africa’s trajectory.
About us
The Africa Soft Power Project is a movement focused on harnessing the continent’s creative, cultural, and knowledge industries to propel itself forward, while championing the inclusion of African & diasporan voices, in global discourse.
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www.africasoftpowergroup.com
External link for Africa Soft Power
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- International Affairs
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- 2-10 employees
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- Privately Held
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- 2020
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#Flashback to this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit Welcome Cocktail and Climate Change Photo Essay Prize Exhibition in Kigali! The room was buzzing with conversations, warm smiles, and a whole lot of good vibes. Spot anyone you know?😀 Stay tuned for the winner and finalists of this year’s Climate Change Photo Essay prize, plus exciting updates on Africa Soft Power Summit 2025. #aspsummit2024 #aspsummit2025 #aspphotoessayprize2024
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Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the United States for another term. With many wondering how his policies towards Africa might evolve or remain the same—especially in light of his 2018 'shithole countries' remark about certain African countries—a number of African presidents have already congratulated him. Swipe to see what they had to say. In the meantime, ASP fam, what’s your take on Trump’s reelection—are you excited, concerned, or somewhere in between? #donaldtrump #USElections
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Today on #ASPArtView: About: Aminatta Forna is an award-winning writer, born in Scotland and raised in Sierra Leone and Great Britain. She also spent parts of her childhood in Iran, Thailand, and Zambia—experiences that influenced her storytelling. Awards/Recognition: Her work has earned major awards, like the Windham Campbell Award from Yale and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best Book. She has been a finalist for some of literature's most prestigious honors, including the Neustadt Prize, Baillie Gifford Prize, and Women’s Prize for Fiction. In 2017, she was awarded an OBE for her services to literature. Aminatta is also a past recipient of the Lannan Foundation Literary Fellowship. Her latest novel, Happiness, was a finalist for the Ondaatje Prize and the Jhalak Prize, and was nominated for the European Prize for Fiction. Literary Work & Essays: From novels like Happiness and The Memory of Love to her memoir The Devil that Danced on the Water, Aminatta's writing captivates readers around the world. Her essays have also appeared in leading publications, including Freeman’s, Granta, The Guardian, LitHub, The Nation, The New York Review of Books, The Observer and Vogue. Academic & Media Contributions: She leads the Lannan Center at Georgetown University as its Director and is a Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, Aminatta has also created compelling stories for BBC radio and presented documentaries including “The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu” (BBC Television, 2009) and “Girl Rising” (CNN, 2013). Community Engagement: In 2003, she started the Rogbonko Project to make a difference in Rogbonko, a village of 500 people in central Sierra Leone.
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We're proud of you, Ire! Welcome back and keep soaring.
Creative Content Writer | Social Equality Advocate | Social Media Manager | Sustainable Fashion Enthusiast | Marketing Enthusiast
Finally, I'm back!! Two years ago, I took a break from posting here to find myself and sort through some big questions. Though I often thought about returning, I kept waiting to feel "ready." During my time away, I found a deep passion for fashion, which led me to make a major shift from studying law at Olabisi Onabanjo University(O.O.U) to diving into fashion and entrepreneurship and I took the bold step of dropping out of OOU in my second year of law studies. To pursue this newly found calling, unconventionally, I'd say, I furthered my education in Entrepreneurial Leadership at the African Leadership University, Rwanda and I'm currently in my second year of studies. Here are some highlights from my journey so far: * I gained my first internship experience at Bunmi Adelabu & Co Law Firm Abeokuta in 2022. * In 2022, I joined the Junior Chamber International, OOU and was appointed as the team lead for the Waste to Art Project after a brief chat with the then Local President, Christiana Boluwatife Fagbenro at the Kuta Art Foundation, Abeokuta. * After joining the M19 Foundation in early 2022, I actively volunteered in many of its projects. * In 2023, I participated in the Hult Prize competition locally at OOU, led my team in pitching our sustainable fashion brand idea, and won first runner-up. * In my first year at The African Leadership University, I led my team to victory as the first runner-up in the E-Lab Challenge, and discovered my aptitude for digital marketing. * In 2023 I volunteered with the Toyali Club ALU to pay a visit to the Mahama refugee camp, in Rwanda. * In 2023, I volunteered to assist the CEO of A&M Fashion, Rwanda in organising the first edition of its Utopia Fashion Show, gaining experience in training models and setting up runways and exhibition centres. * In December 2023, I volunteered at the UNLEASH Innovation Lab, Rwanda, helping to ensure the event ran smoothly. * I volunteered as an Interview Assistant and Content Creator at the Africa Soft Power Summit this year. * I interned at Villa Kigali, Rwanda as a marketing intern. * I gained 14 certifications. * I assisted in starting the SCA ALU club, a She Code Africa chapter in my school. * I participated in the ALX Venture Founders Academy Programme. I’m grateful for every experience that’s shaped me and led me to my passion for sustainable fashion. Let's reconnect! Feel free to drop a comment or send me a message. I'm eager to catch up and explore new possibilities. Here's to new beginnings and future successes!
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A cool piece of history...Africa’s academic roots run deeper than you might think... Plus, the university was first founded as a mosque by Fatima al-Fihri! #didyouknow #funfact
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Exp is looking forward to supporting and showcasing the amazing and inspiring talent in this next edition .
We're excited to introduce you to the esteemed judges for this year's Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize! Adenrele Sonariwo Mário Macilau Paula MANOS VISIBLES Kojo Boakye Adriana Barbosa These leaders are passionate about spotlighting and amplifying the amazing talents and voices of young creatives and artists across Africa and the diaspora. In line with this year’s theme, ‘At a Crossroad: Climate and Change,’ they will select the entries that powerfully capture how the climate crisis is currently changing lives, how innovation and technology are responding, and where change is not happening fast enough. Stay tuned for upcoming updates on the finalists and winner! #climatechange #africasoftpower #aspphotoessayprize
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Did you know that when Mansa Musa came to power, he inherited a thriving kingdom? What set him apart was his drive to go even further. He brought in architects from across Africa and the Middle East to design stunning new buildings, transforming Mali into a sophisticated center of learning in the Islamic world. His efforts expanded trade routes and made Mali the wealthiest kingdom in Africa, with resources like elephant ivory enhancing the country's prosperity. Mansa Musa’s story inspires us to dream big and act boldly. His legacy is a powerful reminder of how visionary leadership can impact a country and the world at large. What other lessons can we draw from his incredible life? #mansamusa #didyouknow
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Our schools should be places where creativity, critical thinking, and innovation thrive. We must prepare young African minds—the future of our continent—to engage with the world, embrace opportunities, and face challenges with confidence. #stem #creativity
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We're excited to introduce you to the esteemed judges for this year's Africa Soft Power Climate Change Photo Essay Prize! Adenrele Sonariwo Mário Macilau Paula MANOS VISIBLES Kojo Boakye Adriana Barbosa These leaders are passionate about spotlighting and amplifying the amazing talents and voices of young creatives and artists across Africa and the diaspora. In line with this year’s theme, ‘At a Crossroad: Climate and Change,’ they will select the entries that powerfully capture how the climate crisis is currently changing lives, how innovation and technology are responding, and where change is not happening fast enough. Stay tuned for upcoming updates on the finalists and winner! #climatechange #africasoftpower #aspphotoessayprize
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