When will Africa’s Elite Grow Up? | Iyinoluwa Aboyeji | TEDxEuston

[@Defmonkful]

"Personal success will not insulate you from the failures of your society"....great talk E!

[@globalismoblackman]

The elites are tone deaf.

[@ojomolois2980]

You need not be sorry to wrap up your talk with the scriptures. That was amazing. It is thought provoking and I'm hoping we listen and act on all he has said. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, thank you for this. Sitting in my work station and listening to this has made me resolve to add value to everyone I can and not wait till I am made.

[@thefunmitaiwo]

"We are a people that define success by our individuality rather than our society". This is so profound, Ìyìn. Glad to see how far Future Africa has come since then. Cheers to collectively building a more equal generation.

[@Mrhigofe]

Aiming for the collective success 🫡💯💯

[@FM-ej6kt]

Son, this individualistic mindset has been taught to us for the past 600 years. However, the original African mindset was togetherness. When you start think I, me and myself then there is trouble. I hope you will help us change..

[@setumomahakoe7791]

Well said , brother and direct , bold indeed . But don't focus only in Nigeria but Africa as a whole particular educated one , graduates, intellectual, and elite ones keeps themselves apart and I know why ? The time taken through all the struggle and hardship . LOAN AND SACRIFICES then comes repayment of student loan . help me out here - which direction should we direct our energy to sacrifice efforts to build Africa ? TOGETHER ? !!!

[@AllegraF0X]

So sad TedxEuston stopped, brilliant team and brilliant speakers

[@Toluwase1000]

Let us not seek our own interest, but the interest of each other I love you IYIN

[@samueltheafrican]

The concern to act now. It’s very important we take action now.

[@Toluwase1000]

This got me... "Perhaps, the impostors syndrome is just a fact" Because, in a more equal society, will I really be the one standing here? In a more equal society, would we be in our seats? Or would other people be more qualified?

[@daregeorge]

Iyin, thanks much. That's really good. In life what do I really need... Do I need more than food, 10 pieces of cloths, 3 rooms apartment and good education for my kids - just basic things of life? This is the question I have asked myself long time ago and my response is - no, I dont. There and then (in the voice of Ravi Zechariah, -:) ) I decided to live for humanity and that is what it is to conquer life!

[@DrSporch]

I listened to you today..and I finally find someone I truly respect!

[@SamsonMunakaila]

This is powerful 💯

[@narteyobedbaah8567]

Great speech sir

[@cypriansun]

Watching this after flutter wave 1b valuation... youtube recommended at the right time

[@obiohagwu788]

Everything this man said in this video is pure facts.

[@ojukwuemmanuel180]

Well said Iyin. "Personal success will not insulate you from the failure of your society" words on marble

[@emmanuelukanwoke8669]

3 policemen disliked this video. Great presentation, Iyinoluwa!👏👏👏👏

[@isaacthani]

Lol... they're now four

[@oginniolajide5415]

...and 4 Politicians

[@ZedRN]

Great speech....if more of our young people begin to think like that, there is a flicker of hope ahead! Thank you!!

[@PRODAHOOD]

Well said.... really inspiring and lesson to everyone

[@philipmmaduabuchi5179]

We've to fix it!

[@obiluoseighodalo8876]

Shattered my mind three times.

[@michaeldukuamoako5244]

Great talk, thank you man, Africa would rise, with your likes

[@midastouch9858]

Wow. Loved this. These are the things I ponder deeply but to see it put in a talk like this makes a lot sense. Thank u great man!😊

[@Tonietones]

Protect E at all cost!

[@setumomahakoe7791]

Well said , brother and direct , bold indeed . But don't focus only in Nigeria but Africa as a whole particular educated one , graduates, intellectual, and elite ones keeps themselves apart and I know why ? The time taken through all the struggle and hardship . LOAN AND SACRIFICES then comes repayment of student loan . help me out here - which direction should we direct our energy to sacrifice efforts to build Africa ? TOGETHER ? !!!

[@philipmmaduabuchi5179]

Let's collaborate on the future possibilities and make the world a better place for humanity

[@reguda4351]

One day I will give a Ted talk

[@setumomahakoe7791]

tELL ME , WHY GO DO THE TALKING WHILE AFRICA NEED ACTION? EDUCATED OR NOT ALL HANDS ONBOARD SYNDROME.

[@huntersofenergy]

Brilliant......let's compete with empathy and compassion applied

[@veekeebillz]

This man is intelligent and inspiring

[@Banele808]

I like his perspective... Really true ..

[@Mrfiyin]

This is some dope stuff. Very touching. But I think even collective interest is fuelled by personal interest, just that the reward may be more intrinsic.

[@setumomahakoe7791]

Well said , brother and direct , bold indeed . But don't focus only in Nigeria but Africa as a whole particular educated one , graduates, intellectual, and elite ones keeps themselves apart and I know why ? The time taken through all the struggle and hardship . LOAN AND SACRIFICES then comes repayment of student loan . help me out here - which direction should we direct our energy to sacrifice efforts to build Africa ? TOGETHER ? !!!

[@mjolowo1]

"I am because we are!!!" Thank you Iyin for this insightful piece.

[@TosinAnimashaun]

"Ubuntu". But then again, not "to sound kumbaya."

[@mathewskambani9116]

wonderful presentation

[@nelsonndahiro6115]

Amazing Favorite TEDtalk

[@didiemucyo4504]

A young King has seen this.

[@chowchichang2922]

What a wonderfully enlightened person .... so eloquently put ! ❤️❤️❤️ The world would be a better place with fewer dishonest lawyers , doctors , accountants... etc ... Capitalism has failed too ..

[@RedStingBlogs]

Wow! This needs 100mil views!

[@ErnyVibes]

❤️ Truly insightful and inspiring

[@eappea9109]

So true

[@karimalameddine5092]

Very uplifting 🙂👏👏👏❤️

[@dimphomasinga3106]

I wanted to be a teacher, thank you for sharing.

[@thebridge5483]

My brother you better be running for president next election

[@allanaringo]

running for president might mess him up.....look around and see what we got

[@awantomagaret7390]

Amazing talk!

[@setumomahakoe7791]

Well said , brother and direct , bold indeed . But don't focus only in Nigeria but Africa as a whole particular educated one , graduates, intellectual, and elite ones keeps themselves apart and I know why ? The time taken through all the struggle and hardship . LOAN AND SACRIFICES then comes repayment of student loan . help me out here - which direction should we direct our energy to sacrifice efforts to build Africa ? TOGETHER ? !!!

[@obinnaubah9045]

This was really inspiring!

[@itsaykay]

While I agree with the sentiment in this talk, it's important to remember there are very important reasons why Nigeria, and the African continent, is the way it is. With that said, I would've loved to hear some more concrete policy proposals to turn the bad hand we've been dealt to a strength. I'll propose some myself. One would include intentionally diversifying the public higher education system by abolishing catchment area. In addition to abolishing the catchment area, I would suggest a zero-interest loan system fir public universities which incentivise going further from one's domiciled state to study - adjusting for parental income. Furthermore, I would do away with state of origin across the country. Instead, I'd replace it with state of domicile (defined as a place one has lived/worked for over 120 working days of the year). I'd also abolish the terms "indigene" or "settler" (or words alluding to those words) from the Constitution, and requirements for public service, work, or govt benefits. In principle, there shouldn't be a "settler/indigene Nigerian" and it needs to be backed up by the Constitution.

[@olasideeq]

this is good stuff Akin.... brilliant.... at least the video birthed this thought

[@koredeaderele1666]

good talk

[@globalismoblackman]

The same thing is still happening today in 2023 Nigeria!. Smdh 😔

[@luqmanmusah982]

Thank you

[@thebridge5483]

What kills me is that there are so many bright Nigeriaans but none in government why is that?

[@lifetop10s96]

Nepotism

[@iamaku09]

Also brain drain, most of ur bright minds leave Nigeria for “greener pastures”. They prioritise personal success and the well-being of their own families. They come to work in the west where they easily get paid 10x higher than what they would get in Nigeria. It’s a tough problem to solve. Requires a lot of sacrifice and foresight.

[@wantsusimichael1559]

When bright people like him get to government, they get overwhelmed by state machinery of elitism. They forget that each of them can cause small changes with far reaching positive consequences of transforming the public sector for social and environmental wellbeing across Africa. Instead, they glide in existing structures as set up by colonialists. They behave as if it is written in stone that state structures never change for the better. Wantsusi G. Michael

[@olowonyoolawale7111]

🎉Amazing

[@policeboy1288]

Wow.. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@eappea9109]

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[@preciousayebiowei6393]

R.i.p Pius

[@Mrhigofe]

I am because we are 💯🫡

[@chukky4404]

wow... just... wow...

[@priscillaobeng-akrofi619]

👏

[@dimejimudele7254]

Taxi and policemen are alright too.

[@huntersofenergy]

Taxi yes. Police force in Africa, the jury is still out. In Sierra Leone they do not serve and protect!!!!!!!!!

[@freeman2690]

It's ironic like this person mentioned some of the most successful surgeons in America in Europe are Nigerians these people they are carrying these societies forward and we don't even have to mention their contributions the medicine what about Finance, technology, engineering, education.

[@ElectricSparks]

Amazing talk!

[@tosin8885]

Thank you.