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I've always been all about tapping into the wealth of knowledge of my seniors - whether it’s bombarding my bosses with questions or barging into my GapX Mentor’s DM at midnight 😂 As I reflect on my experience as a mentee during the inaugural #AfricaMentorshipWeek by AFRICANXT BUILD, I’m feeling a mix of gratitude, excitement, and why-didn’t-I-think-of-that?! moments. A massive thank you to my exceptional mentors, Dr. Akintunde-Johnson Bada and Claudine Moore Moore, who somehow managed to squeeze years of wisdom into a few sessions for me. Dr. Akintunde-Johnson Bada is ‘Bada by far’ for a reason! He didn’t just share his journey; he practically handed me a GPS for my own. He challenged me to think beyond the conventional and his words made me wonder if I’ve been living in the “status quo” all this time. (Note to self: You’ll always find time for what you love). Claudine Moore was the networking guru I didn’t know I needed. She didn’t just answer my questions - she broke down the art of building sustainable networks with such clarity, I’m still picking my jaw up from floor. I’m incredibly grateful to Ngozi Odita and the entire team of AFRICANXT for curating such an impactful experience. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be applying all these brilliant strategies and pretending I’ve had it all together from the start. 😅 #Mentorship #AfricaNXT #Leadership #Networking #Growth #LevelUp #AfricanMentorshipWeek #LeadershipDevelopment #Networking #GlobalLeadership

I am thrilled to have been a part of AFRICANXT Mentorship Week as a Session Associate! Seeing the faces of the mentees light up as they gained clarity and direction from their interactions with the mentors was truly heartwarming. I am incredibly proud of this engagement, and it stands out as one of my most remarkable achievements in 2024. A big thank you to Ngozi Odita for the opportunity and to the mentors who generously made time despite their busy schedules. Truly, 15 minutes can change a life! #africamentorshipweek #africanxt

Last week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Joshua Chibueze, Co-founder/Chief Marketing Officer of PiggyTech Global (owners of PiggyVest and PocketApp), and OLAPEJU IBEKWE, CEO of Sterling One Foundation, and wow—my notebook is full, and my mind is buzzing. 🎉 We discussed the essential art of building long-term relationships, the power of storytelling and community in the B2C market, and just how much untapped opportunity exists in the women’s health space. For me, these sessions were not just insightful but deeply validating. One of those “aha” moments that reminds you how the right conversations can light a fire under your ideas. Mentoring at lightning speed but with so much depth!⚡ Big thanks to Ngozi Odita of AFRICANXT BUILD for setting this up. I’m always grateful for mentors who so generously share their time and wisdom. Now, it’s time to get back to building Fertitude—these gems aren’t going to implement themselves! 💪

Who are your mentors? I feel privileged and blessed to have been mentored by exceptional professionals both within and beyond Africa. Recently, I had the opportunity to engage with AFRICANXT Build, where I benefited from personalized 1:1 mentorship with some of the most inspiring African professionals. A special thank you to Tunji Andrews, Jania Okwechime, PhD, and Subomi Plumptre for their unwavering commitment and dedication to nurturing the next generation of African leaders. Speaking of mentorship, I’m reminded of a powerful message shared by one of my mentors, Bayo (Olubayo) Adekanmbi PhD, during the DSN AI Bootcamp Award Night: • “Awards are for a day, but rewards last a lifetime.” • “Great events don’t create great people—great decisions do.” • “Commit to areas that matter most to your growth.” • “Remember the African proverb: You can only learn to cut a tree by actually cutting a tree.” • “Give back to your community—it will deepen your knowledge and accelerate your growth.” Inspired by the principle of giving back, I’ve developed a web application that empowers you to make informed, quantitative investment decisions with ease—no coding or complex math required. Simply adjust sliders and click buttons to build your portfolio using advanced strategies. Stay tuned for my next post! #AfricaMentorshipWeek #AMW2024

In his book, Mastery, Robert Greene lists having a mentor as one of the key foundational ingredients to mastery. As a storyteller and writer, I understand intricately the purpose of a guide to a hero's journey. Frodo had Gandalf; Luke Skywalker had Yoda; and Harry Potter had Professor Dumbledore. A mentor is akin to a teacher; one who guides you along the path. They show you that it can be done, and what doing it entails. Being a history buff and researching into the historical success of the “Nwa Boy” system as witnessed in Igbo land, I could see how mentorship is indeed an invaluable part of entrepreneurial success. For the past three days, I had been a part of AFRICA NXT BUILD mentorship week, where I had the opportunity to commune with some of Africa’s leading professionals. I have garnered invaluable insights and gained new perspectives from my discussions with Ejiro Amos-Tafiri , Douglas Kendyson, and Mawuse Ziegbe A thousand thanks to Ngozi Odita, Chukwuka Tolulope Obu and the rest of the AFRICA NXT team for providing this opportunity and platform for young African creatives, leaders and dreamers like myself. Let's continue to emphasise the importance of mentorship in our personal and professional growth! Who are your mentors, and how have they impacted your journey? #AfricaMentorshipWeek #AMW2024

Africa Mentorship Week by AFRICANXT Being part of AFRICANXT BUILD Africa Mentorship Week was the absolute highlight of my week! I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with world-class mentors who shared their insights and guidance. A heartfelt thanks to my mentors, Oluseun Onigbinde, founder of BudgIT, and Oshone Anavhe, VP of Operations at ThriveAgric, for their invaluable support. Thanks to the AFRICANXT founder, Ngozi Odita and the team for organizing such an impactful mentorship program, dedicated to empowering young Africans in their careers and entrepreneurial journeys. #Africamentorshipweek #futureofwork

Join us on the inaugural edition of Africa Mentorship Week, taking place November 19 - 21. We believe that every young African professional should have the opportunity to thrive - and mentorship is key to making this happen. AFRICA MENTORSHIP WEEK 2024 MENTOR ROSTER [Tech Sector] Subomi Plumptre | Investor, Co-Founder, Volition Cap Oshone Anavhe | Vice President Operations, ThriveAgric Joshua Chibueze | Co-Founder/CMO, PiggyVest G. Kofi Annan Annan | Investor, Brand Strategist, Technologist Anie Akpe | Founder, African Women in Tech Jania Okwechime | Partner @ Deloitte, Africa AI & Data Leader Bekere Amassoma | Program Manager, Oracle Academy, Sub-Saharan Africa Tunji Andrews | Founder/CEO, Awabah ADERONKE Alex-Adedipe | Managing Partner, Pavestones Legal [Creative Industries] Mawuse Ziegbe | Regional Director, Americas, Camper Naledi Khabo | CEO, Africa Tourism Association Ejiro Amos-Tafiri | Founder / Creative Director, EJIRO AMOS TAFIRI  Adesola Ade-Unuigbe | Marketing & Partnerships Expert, Ex-TikTok, Ex-BellaNaija Douglas Kendyson | Founder/ CEO, Selar dillion s. phiri |Founder & Strategic Director, Creative Nestlings Efe Omorogbe | Founder, NowMusik, Talent Manager, Filmmaker Tito Abrumere | Founder, Urban Management Enterprises, Content Creator Logo "Logor" Oluwamuyiwa | Head of Multimedia, Production and Consumer Research, Malokun Labs Tobbie Balogun | Creative Director, F27arts [Media & Communications] Tolulope Olorundero | Director, Founder, Consultant, Mosron Communications Claudine Moore | Managing Director, Africa, Allison Worldwide Dr. Akintunde-Johnson Bada Akintunde Johnson | Country Manager, Paramount Africa Dr. Busola Tejumola | Executive Head of Content & West Africa Channels, Multichoice Sam Onyemelukwe | Senior Vice President of Global Business Development, TRACE Chineze Amanfo | Lead, Public Relations, 9mobile [Social Impact] OLAPEJU IBEKWE | CEO, Sterling One Foundation Oluseun Onigbinde | Director, BudgIT Adejoké Babington-Ashaye | Founder, Konseye: The Mentorship Network Link to join our community to participate is in the comment section. #AfricaMentorshipWeek #africa #tech #startups #futureofwork #workforcedevelopment #mentormonday