I made my first trip to Africa in 2016. I visited the costal state of Ghana, Africas first nation to gain its indepedendence from Colonial Hegemony. The nation wrested its freedom from the brutality and exploitation of the United Kingdom. It was a proud time, and I was able to witness those commemorations through visits…
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Thank You 2022!
Welcome to the last 2022 blog! It has been a great year with lots of exciting changes around the world. I am particularly excited about what 2023 holds in store for communications, technology and world changes. I am hopeful for the future, particularly for developing economies and emerging producers. It is time for those in…
Five African Proverbs for Balance
It’s that time of year again when we explore the ancient sage of Africa to find inspiration for business, life and work. This series aims to be helpful on many levels, so this year we are focusing on proverbs that help us tap into good self-worth and self-love for a more balanced 2022! So let’s…
Go Africa! A Seminar
If you’ve never walked along Africa’s sandy beaches, enjoyed a breezy night under the stars or bumped along in a three-wheeled bike now is you chance to grab the experience. As one of the most diverse continents on the planet, Africa boasts of hundreds of languages, cultures and people groups. It is the second most…
Five African Proverbs for Travel
Every year around this time at http://www.lelawinston.com we find nuggets of wisdom from our ancestors to help in areas of business, life and more. This year we explore proverbs for travel (work, leisure or migration). There will be a special bonus proverbs article for readers to send in their own favorites for October. SEND HERE:…
Why You Need to Travel
Few people realize how powerful stepping outside of your comfort zone can be. We’ve accustomed ourselves to always doing predictable things that complement our abilities and our worldview. However, travel, if taken with the right attitude can have a transformational effect on your politics, your ideas about culture, society, people and values. According to the…
Naijaland – A Journey to Opportunity
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From Naija with Love: A Book Review
During my time in Lagos, Nigeria I had a chance to read a biography that gave me a window into colonial life in Nigeria. The book, A Train Ride to Zaria by Bankole Ososanwo was set in Lagos and it helped me to understand the history of the state as well as the names of…
This is Nigeria
Recently, I was in the seaside state of Lagos, arguably one of Africa’s Largest Metropolis and Nigeria’s most successful state. As one of the smallest states in the nation, Lagos has distinguished itself as Nigeria’s most industrialized and developed state. While there, I had the opportunity to experience various cities such as Lekki, Ikeja, Ikoyi,…
Go West Young Woman, Go West!
Check out my latest video on my trip to West Africa. Look out for the upcoming series on visiting, travelling or living in West Africa for non-natives. Below is the full video: https://youtu.be/ftay92d5_gY
Increase the Peace: Ethics in Comm
How can we as communications professionals contribute to peace in our work and also how might we quantify peace?
Part 2: Pieces of an Unfinished Diary
While I was in Accra, I attempted to write my thoughts in a diary. Collecting pieces and impressions just moments or hours after the interaction helped me to capture them in more vivid terms than even a recollection from today. So, I’ve pieced together little pieces of my Diary–those events I can share! “Ghana is…
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