Today's episode delivers a crucial message: every African should embrace their unique story and commit to building from their current circumstances, regardless of how tough or seemingly impossible they may be. It emphasises that staying focused on challenges can hinder one's ability to see beyond them, ultimately limiting the potential for growth and progress.

The episode also presents a powerful analogy that explores the manipulative forces of colonialism, reinforcing the important truth that the power for change resides within Africans themselves, not in existing systems or structures.

Today, we wrap up our first series - The Cry of Africa. Emphasising a single point. That, you’re the change Africa’s been waiting for. And it’s time for you to step up.

Today’s episode also provides an example of how this podcast is intersecting with real world issues; real-time. When I recorded it a few months ago, I wasn’t aware of the Change The Map Campaign. And didn’t know the African Union was already considering the issues raised in today’s podcast regarding the world map. Thankfully, the sentiments are aligned (do bear with me if it sounds repetitive). Importantly, the convergence highlights the need to remain engaged in the conversations we’re having on this podcast. Because it’s clear. Africa’s rising. And this is the time for every one of us to think out of the box.

Today we’re tackling a few elephants in the room. As we look over the history of the African continent. Not an easy conversation. Certainly one that challenges us. But needful if we’re to unlock meaningful empowerment for all across the continent.