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“Redefining your limits is what makes great athletes — and great entrepreneurs.”— Unknown
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Focus on your expectations, not your limitations!
Warning: This is going to be a long post. Grab some popcorn! First things first. This blog is now officially two years old. Hurray! Seems like just yesterday, September 2011 when I left for Oxford to begin to live life … Continue reading
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Limited Edition Awesome Afropreneur Tees
Are you an Afropreneur? Are you one of those bright, independent and tech savvy entrepreneurs using creative thinking and the power of innovation to take over Africa’s economic destiny? Do you identify with the new wave of optimism about the continent? Then … Continue reading
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Getting Rid of the Box – setting scary goals and living a life of purpose
I had an amazing time July 5 in Atlanta speaking along with some amazing speakers to over 100 young professionals at the 2013 Young Adults Summer Retreat. My talk (see synopsis below) is taken from “On Your Marks, Get Set, … Continue reading
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The African Spring: How ‘Afropreneurs’ will shape Africa’s future
Had a great time speaking at the London Leadership Forum on Friday, June 28 in London UK. See below the synopsis of my talk at the Forum which was organized by the London think-tank, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue The … Continue reading
Plan your finish, or your finish is planned ; An overview of the 800-years old graduation ceremony at the University of Oxford.
I am a big believer in finishing what I start, and so June 22, 2013, so having matriculated in Oxford back in October 2011, I headed back to the city of dreaming spires to partake in the 800-year tradition of … Continue reading
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Young, Gifted and Black
Last year, as part of activities in honor of Rice University‘s centennial celebration, I was honored to be featured in the film ;Young, Gifted and Black; Reflections from Black Alumni at Rice. The 80-minute film explores the lives of 15 … Continue reading
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Its been a while
Its been a while since I blogged last. Since I left Oxford about 9 months ago, I have been busy. So busy I keep putting off updating this blog. I have gotten several emails from folks out there asking what … Continue reading
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2000 breasts…perhaps a lump you pick will save someone’s life.
Not had time to blog for some time, and I hope to make up for that soon. But I could not help putting this post up to support an initiative by my youth corper (NYSC) medical doctor baby sister to … Continue reading
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The “Wennovation Hub Initiative” has been selected as a finalist in the SAP/Ashoka ‘The Power of Small Competition‘. The flagship creation of US-Nigerian business incubator ‘LoftyInc’, the Wennovation Hub was one of 11 finalists selected from more than 370 innovations submitted globally, tackling various … Continue reading
I have been busy…………….
So busy I have not had time to keep this blog updated. After managing to get exams out of the way, and an amazing Pan Africa Conference over with, May 7, I headed off to Swaziland (no, not Switzerland). I … Continue reading
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Man on a Mission: Idris Ayodeji Bello – talks about Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, Africa and Much More!
The young and amazing Gbenga Awomodu interviewed me recently for BellaNaija Its a verrryy long interview (even for myself to read), and I understand if you just take a look at the pictures. However, if you find anything useful in … Continue reading
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Can Nigeria become a pioneer for Africa? The Hot Seat on VoxAfrica
Nigeria is in a crossroads of between a decent modern nation and chaos. The Nigerian economy is forecast to grow and overtake that of South Africa, making Nigeria officially the giant of Africa. But, can this giant country be a … Continue reading
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If Nigeria gets it right, SubSahara Africa will get it right- President Bill Clinton
I have just come back from an amazing three days in Washington DC with President Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Jon Stewart and about 1000 students from around the world who are committed to action in making a positive impact on the … Continue reading
The Afropreneur - Idris Ayodeji Bello 