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When Pope Francis wrote what would be one of his final pastoral messages, he left us with words that have lodged deeply in my soul: "Christian love is not a concentric expansion of interests that little by little extend to other persons and groups." He was writing to bishops, but he might as well have been speaking to all of us. For me, it feels like he was speaking directly to AfricAspire™—and, in a way, directly to me. We don’t build bridges of love by slowly widening the circle of people we’re comfortable with. We build them by stepping outward, beyond our familiar ground, into relationships that challenge and change us. 
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How AfricAspire™ shares a vision for dignity, while holding its own perspective I’ve listened to Jeffrey Sachs for a number of years — not as a disciple, but as a thoughtful observer. His voice has often helped me find shape for things I’ve long felt but not fully articulated: that global systems are tilted, that African agency is routinely overlooked, and that the West often talks about the Global South while failing to hear it.  There are moments — quiet, unassuming ones — when I realise just how vast the world truly is. Earlier today, I read more about James Manyika, Google’s Senior Vice President for Technology & Society. A Zimbabwean by birth, a Rhodes Scholar, an AI researcher, a McKinsey global thinker, a public policy advisor to U.S. presidents. The sheer weight of what he has done — and what he is now doing — staggered me. Not with envy. But with something else. A kind of emotional vertigo. Because I too am trying to build something that matters. Not on Google’s scale. Not with corporate backing. Just a social enterprise and charity and the echo of an idea — called AfricAspire™. A project seeded through years of travel, long-standing relationships, heartache, and humble hope. It’s a strange kind of tension — to be profoundly moved by another man’s journey while knowing you don’t have the credentials, the platform, or the access to even begin a conversation. But I still believe in speaking. Not to draw attention. Not to gain favour. Just to say something true.  |
AuthorThe AfricAspire™ Blog shares insights, stories, and support for young African entrepreneurs. It’s a space for encouragement, learning, and connection — empowering changemakers across Africa and the diaspora to build purposeful, sustainable businesses. 
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