“Africa is like a sleeping giant,” says journalist and satirist Adeola Fayehun at the beginning of this hilarious, incisive talk. “The truth is I am trying to wake up this giant. That’s why I air the dirty laundry of those in charge.” Follow along as she roasts corrupt African officials and shows why the continent already has all it needs to take its rightful place on the world stage — if only leaders would start taking responsibility.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Adeola Fayehun Journalist, satirist
Adeola Fayehun combines her passion for activism with her training in journalism to tell African stories on YouTube with humor.
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