April 6, 2016
A group of 80 young African leaders is set to launch a book they have co-authored on 25 May, 2016 in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa. The book, titled, “Africa80” was conceptualised during the 25th Annual World Economic Forum on Africa that was held a year ago in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Africa80 young leaders were those that were selected to seat alongside African presidents and top business leaders across the continent. According to a press release issued ahead of the epoch making event, it was during the Cape Town forum that “the 80 African young Africans from the Global Shapers Community came together to co-author a book which symbolizes the transformative ability that collaboration amongst Africans can be achieved.”
The release states that the book, which is forwarded by Ugandan born, Ashish Thakkar, also known as ‘Africa’s youngest billionaire’, would not only command attention across the continent but also provoke the spirit of unity and working together for the benefit of Africa’s current and future inhabitants.
The group will not only launch the book, but also the Africa80 foundation, adds the release.
“We are set on creating a networking platform for our attendees to identify partners for future collaboration beyond the launch event,” the release stated.
Meanwhile, Murtala Mohamed Kamara, one of the co-authors of the book, told Concord Times he was delighted to be part of the 80 young leaders on the continent to achieve the great feat.
He said they are inviting 100 other young African leaders outside of the World Economic Forum’s Global ShapersCommunityacross the continent to apply and stand in line to be selected as a guest at the historic event on or before April 14, 2016. The website address is http://www.globalshapers.org.