Africa has been a continent of great interest and inspiration to me. Its abundant natural resources, youthful population and diverse culture has kept me questioning its slow economic growth and development. Why would a continent the size of India, China and part of Europe combined lag behind so much economically? What are the root causes of the challenges Africa is facing and how can they be resolved?

Mabel Ollimo. African drums still beat in my heart, they will not let me rest while there are still many challenges in existence, things to make right, problems to solve, ideas to bring into fruition, and a people to empower on the importance of self reliance and inclusive governance.