#ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

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"Se i tuoi sogni non ti spaventano, non sono abbastanza grandi."

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Johnson Sirleaf was known for her stringent financial honesty and went to great strides to face down Doe's military dictatorship, including the beheading of his political enemies, to see to the needs of the Liberian people. After openly criticizing Doe's

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf First elected Female head of state in all of Africa, and Nobel Peace Laureate The country of Liberia is a republic begun in the 19th century as a land of new beginnings for freed American slaves. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west/southwest, Sierra Leone to the north, Guinea on the northeast, and The Ivory Coast to the east, Liberia’s population of five million…

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IGP Dr Dampare, Aps Eric Nyamekye, Mensa Otabil make 2024 100 Most Reputable Africans List

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IGP Dr Dampare, Aps Eric Nyamekye, Mensa Otabil make 2024 100 Most Reputable Africans List

Reputation Poll International (RPI), a leading reputation management and public relations consultancy firm has announced the 2024 list of its annual publication of 100 Most Reputable Africans which recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have built a strong reputation.

The list features prominent Ghanaians such as the Inspector General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, The Church of Pentecost Chairman, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Cardinal Peter Turkson and ICGC General Overseer Dr Mensa Otabil.

Other Ghanaians on the list are Fred Swaniker, Roberta Annan, Dr Sangu Delle, Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, Hon Sophia Karen Edem Ackuaku and HRM Drolor Bosso Adamtey.

This year’s list features a diverse group of individuals from various sectors, including politics, business, entertainment, and human rights advocacy. Some of the notable names listed in the business category include Nigeria’s Femi Otedola; Sudanese – British billionaire businessman Mo Ibrahim and Zimbabwe’s Kenneth Sharpe. Mahmood Mamdani; Chancellor at Kampala International University; Tanzanian’s biodiversity leader Elizabeth Maruma Mrema Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); Liberia’s Former president Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

In addition to the individuals recognised on Reputation Poll International’s “100 Most Reputable Africans” list for their various achievements, there are also those who are celebrated for their contributions to social impact and social entrepreneurship, helping to transform businesses in Africa and positively impacting lives without causing controversy.

Beninese Singer & songwriter Angelique Kidjo and Danai Jekesai Zimbabwean-American Actress were featured in the entertainment category.

All things considered, the list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans is evidence of the tenacity and resiliency of the African continent. It draws attention to the accomplishments of people who are trying to change the world and make a better life for others. The list serves as a source of inspiration for all Africans and a reminder of the numerous gifted and accomplished people changing the globe.

Below is the list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans in 2024.

Angelique Kidjo || Singer & Songwriter and actress

Abderrahmane Sissako || Mauritanian-born Malian film director and producer

Abshir Aden Ferro|| Somalian politician

Abdul Samad Isyaku Rabiu (CFR CON) || Businessman and philanthropist

Abdulqawi Ahmed Yusuf  || Somalia Judge and Attorney

Abdulrazak Gurnah || Tanzanian-British novelist and academic

Agnes Matilda Kalibata || President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)

Alek Wek|| South Sudanese-British model and designer

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Armstrong Ume Takakang (Dr) || CEO, Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI)

Berhane Asfaw || Ethiopian Palaeontologist

Bience Philomina Gawanas ||  Namibian lawyer

Catherine Uju Ifejika || Lawyer and legal expert

Claude Joséphine Rose Cardinal || Italian Actress

Constance Connie Ferguson || Filmmaker, businesswoman

Cynthia Davies CBE || CEO of the Diversifying Group

Danai Jekesai || Actress

Daniël Christiaan de Wet Swanepoel || South-African professor

David Moinina Sengeh || Sierra-Leone Politician

Debra Mallowah || Vice president for Coca-Cola’s East and Central African franchise

Diébédo Francis Kéré || Architect

Denis Mukwege || Pentecostal pastor and Congolese Gynaecologist

Drolor Bosso Adamtey (HRM) || Suapolor, Se (Shai) Traditional Area

Ebenezer Bonyah || Associate Professor

Elizabeth Maruma Mrema || Biodiversity leader and lawyer

Apostle Eric Nyamekye || Chairman of the Church of Pentecost

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf || Former president of Liberia

Emmanuel Mark Kembe || South Sudan Musician

Eric Yirenkyi Danquah|| Ghanaian Plant geneticist

Euvin Naidoo || South African Banking Executive

Femi Otedola || NigerianBusinessman and Philanthropist

Folorunsho Alakija || Nigerian Businessman

Fransisco Aupa Indongo|| Namibian Business man and politician

Fred Swaniker || Entrepreneur

Gabriel Aduda || Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum Resources Nigeria

Gebisa Ejeta ||Ethiopian American plant breeder, geneticist and Professor

George Akuffo Dampare|| Inspector General of Police, Ghana

Gideon Boko Duma || Motswana Politician

Gilbert Houngbo || Togolese politician and diplomat

Ibukun Awosika || Chairperson, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Isatou Ceesay || Gambian activist and social entrepreneur

Jeanette Marais || CEO, Momentum Investment

Jahman Oladejo Anikulapo || Nigerian Journalist

Jean-Jacques Muyembe-Tamfum || Congolese Microbiologist

Jimmy Volmink || Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University

Joseph Nyumah Boakai || President of Liberia

Juldeh Camara|| Musician

Julian Kyula || Co-Founder, Board Member, and Group CEO, MoDe

Jumoke Oduwole || Special Adviser to the President of Nigeria on Ease of Doing Business in the Office of the Vice President

Kandeh Kolleh Yumkellah || Sierra Leonean agricultural economist, politician

Kennedy Odede || CEO, Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)

Kenneth Sharpe || Zimbabwean businessman, philanthropist

Khairy Beshara|| Egyptian film director

Ladisias Prosper Agbesi || CEO, Lash Group

Leymah Roberta Gbowee || Liberian peace activist

Mahmood Mamdani || Ugandan Scholar

Manuel Lopes Andrade (Tcheka) || Cape Verdean singer, songwriter and guitarist

Masenate Mohato Seeiso (HRM) || Queen of Lesotho

Maud Chifamba|| Academician

Mensa Otabil(Dr) || Ghanaian Pastor and Motivational Speaker

Mike Jocktane || Politician and Pastor of Gabonese Protestants

Mo Ibrahim || Founder, Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Modupe Adefeso-Olateju || Organizational Leader and Policy Expert

Mogoeng Mogoeng || South African Jurist

Mohamed Hag Ali Hag el Hassan|| Sudanese-Italian mathematician and physicist

Mohamed Osman Baloola || Sudanese scientist and inventor

Monique Nsanzabaganwa (Dr) || Deputy Chairperson, African Union Commission

Muhammed Bulama (Dr) || Deputy Director, Multi-Media of the APC Presidential Campaign for the 2023 presidential elections

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah || Namibian politician

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (Dr) || Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Nnenna Oti (Prof) || Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology Owerri.

Nuhu Ribadumni || Nigerian politician and retired police officer

Okello Oculi || Ugandan Novelist, Poet

Ory Okolloh || Blogger, Lawyer, and Activist

Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires || Cape Verdean politician

Enenche Paul (DR) || Medical Doctor, Televangelist

Peter Turkson (His Eminence) || Ghanaian Prelate, cardinal of the catholic church

Polycarp Pengo (His Eminence) || Tanzanian Prelate, Cardinal of the catholic church

Rachid Yazami || Moroccan Scientist, engineer and Inventor

Rajae Ghanimi || Medical Doctor

Rediet Abebe || Ethiopian computer scientist

Roberta Annan || Ghanaian Business woman, Investor and Philanthropist

Rosalia Hausiku Martins || Director, Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board

Ronald Lamola || Politician and Attorney

Rita Oyoku || Entrepreneur

Samia Suluhu Hassan || President of Tanzania

Sangu Delle (Dr) || Pan-African entrepreneur and investor

Sherrie Silver || Choreographer

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu || Singer &Song Writer

Sinari Bolade Daranijo || Entrepreneur

Siya Kolisi || South African Rugby Player

Sophia Karen Edem Ackuaku (Hon) || Managing Director, Amsos Ghana Ltd

Sven Thieme || Namibian Business Man

Tariye Gbadegesin|| CEO, ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment

Sister Theopista Namukasa || Teacher

Trevor Noah|| Comedian

Tom Alweendo || Namibian politician

Vusi Thembekwayo || Business Man, Author, Speaker

Wanjira Mathai || Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute Kenya

Zainab Hawa Bangura|| Sierra Leonean politician and social activist

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Some facts about my birthday (October 29):

1390: First trials of witchcraft in Paris

1618: Walter Raleigh, colonialist statesman, soldier, and explorer, is tried for treason and executed

1682: The founder of Pennsylvania, William Penn, lands at what is now Chester, PA

1740: James Boswell, diarist and biographer, is born

1863: The International Red Cross is formed in Geneva

1882: Jean Giradoux, playwright and novelist, is born

1888: The Convention of Constantinople allows for free maritime passage through the Suez Canal; Li Dazhao, co-founder of the CCP and mentor of Mao, is born

1889: N.G. Chernyshevksy, author of "What is to be done?", dies

1897: Joseph Goebbels, the nazi, is born

1901: Leon Czogolsz, anarchist, is executed for the assassination of William McKinley

1910: A.J. Ayer, logical positivist, is born

1914: The Ottomans enter WWI

1923: The Ottoman Empire dissolves; Turkey becomes a republic through the efforts of Atatürk

1924: Zbigniew Herbert, poet, is born

1929: Black Tuesday, the crash of the New York Stock Exchange and the beginning of the Great Depression

1938: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, president of Rhodesia, is born; Ralph Bakshi, animator, is born

1940: The US begins its first peacetime military draft

1948: Franz de Waal, ethologist, is born

1949: George Gurdjieff, philosopher and mystic, dies

1956: The Suez Crisis begins

1962: The Beach Boys release "Surfin' Safari"

1967: Musical "Hair" opens off Broadway

1969: The first computer-computer link established on ARPANET

1971: Ma Huateng, co-founder of Tencent, is born; Winona Ryder, actor, is born

1975: Franco's 36-year long leadership of Spain ends

1985: Evgeny Lifshitz, physicist, dies

1991: The spacecraft Galileo makes the first ever visit to an asteroid

1995: Terry Southern, screenwriter of Dr. Strangelove, dies

2004: Al-Jazeera broadcasts Osama Bin Laden taking responsibility for 9/11; European Union leaders sign the first EU constitution

It is the Christian feast day of:

Abraham of Rostov

Blessed Chiara Badano

Colman mac Duagh

The Duai Martyrs

Gaetano Erico

Michele Rua

Narcissus of Jerusalem

Theuderius

It is a public holiday in:

Cambodia (Coronation Day)

Turkey (Republic Day)

It is a private holiday in:

USA (National Cat Day)

Everywhere (my birthday)

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If you have any fun fact about Liberia, please tell us and I'll reblog it!

Be respectful in your comments. You can criticize a government without offending its people.

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Black inventors

From Perplexity:

Famous black inventors have significantly contributed to various fields, from everyday household items to groundbreaking technological advancements. Here are some notable figures:

George Crum (1824-1914): A chef who is credited with inventing the potato chip in 1853[1].

Frederick McKinley Jones (1893-1961): Developed refrigeration equipment for trucks, trains, ships, and planes, receiving over 40 patents. His invention, the Thermo King, revolutionized the food and medical transport industries[1].

Granville T. Woods (1856-1910): Accumulated almost 60 patents, improving railroad functioning. Notably, he invented the induction telegraph system for train communication[1].

George Washington Carver (1864-1943): An agricultural chemist who developed 518 products from peanuts and sweet potatoes, including ink, dye, soap, and synthetic rubber[1].

Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919): Became the first African American woman self-made millionaire by creating a line of hair products for African American women[1].

Garrett Morgan (1877-1963): Invented the traffic signal and a safety hood that served as a prototype for the gas mask[1].

Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner: Patented the sanitary belt in 1957, a significant advancement in women's health and hygiene[1].

Thomas L. Jennings (1791–1859): The first African American to receive a U.S. patent, for a dry-cleaning process[4].

Patricia Bath (1942-2019): Invented a laser cataract treatment, becoming the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patent[4].

Mark Dean (1957-present): Holds over 20 patents, including contributions to the creation of the color PC monitor and the first gigahertz chip[4].

Elijah McCoy (1844-1929): Known for his invention of the automatic lubricator for oiling steam engines, leading to the phrase "the real McCoy" to denote something authentic[4].

These inventors have left a lasting impact on society, demonstrating ingenuity and perseverance in the face of challenges.

Citations: [1] https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/work-money/g30877473/african-american-inventors/ [2] https://www.parents.com/kids/education/world-changing-black-inventors-that-every-kid-should-know-about/ [3] https://www.black-inventor.com [4] https://www.biography.com/inventors/g46697619/famous-black-inventors [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_African-American_inventors_and_scientists

From Gemini (formerly Bard):

20 Famous Black Investors with Short Descriptions:

Dr. Shirley Jackson: First Black woman to earn a doctorate in nuclear physics, invested in research and development for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Robert F. Smith: Founded Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm with over $85 billion in assets under management. Known for his philanthropic endeavors.

Oprah Winfrey: Media mogul and investor, known for her investments in cable channels, production companies, and Weight Watchers.

Udayan I. Lekhraj: Founded CMG Partners, a private equity firm specializing in healthcare investments. Advocate for diversity and inclusion in venture capital.

Catherine Hughes: Founded Urban One, a media company serving the African American community. First Black woman to chair a publicly traded company in the U.S.

Rodney Bryant: Co-founded JUST Capital, a firm that measures and incentivizes corporations to prioritize stakeholder capitalism.

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Former President of Liberia, Nobel Peace Prize winner. Focused on economic development and investment in her country.

Ronald Lauder: CEO of Estee Lauder Companies, known for his investments in the beauty industry and philanthropic work.

Charles R. Bronfman: Chairman of The Seagram Company Ltd., invested in various industries including entertainment, real estate, and philanthropy.

John Rogers Jr.: Founded Ariel Investments, a mutual fund company with over $28 billion in assets under management. Advocate for responsible investing.

Marc Morial: Former mayor of New Orleans, currently president of the National Urban League. Focused on economic empowerment of Black communities.

Ronald Watkins: Founding CEO of Watkins Investing Group, invests in real estate and businesses within the Black community.

Melody Hobson: President and CEO of Ariel Investments, known for her work on financial literacy and diversity in boardrooms.

Aisha Evans: Founded BE Capital, a venture capital firm focused on Black and Latinx tech entrepreneurs.

Kevin Hart: Comedian and investor, known for his investments in production companies, streaming platforms, and sports teams.

Jay-Z: Rapper and entrepreneur, known for his investments in music streaming, sports teams, and venture capital funds.

Will Smith: Actor and investor, known for his investments in production companies, media platforms, and venture capital funds.

Serena Williams: Tennis champion and investor, known for her investments in venture capital funds focused on women and diverse founders.

Rihanna: Singer and entrepreneur, known for her investments in beauty brands, fashion lines, and technology startups.

LeBron James: Basketball player and investor, known for his investments in media companies, production companies, and technology startups.

Please note: This list is not exhaustive and can be debated in terms of individual importance and impact.

Reading List on Black Inventors:

Black Inventors: Lives That Mattered by Darlene R. Medford

Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly

Lifting the Veil: Celebrating the Unsung Heroes of Black History by Michael Hill

Lost Genius: The Forgotten Black Inventors Who Changed the World by Dennis Freeman

Pioneering Women in American Mathematics: From Agnes Scott to Emmy Noether by Pamela Prochazka

Black Inventors in Science and Technology by Shirley J. Smith

A Colored Man's Reminiscences of James M. Whitfield: With Recollections of the Early Struggles of Colored Men in Boston by Wilbur H. Siebert

Inventing the Future: Black Inventors in Science and Technology by Geneva Gay

African Americans in Science, Math, and Invention by Darlene R. Medford

Black Inventors in the United States by Darlene R. Medford

This list offers a variety of books covering different periods and areas of innovation by Black inventors. Consider exploring further based on your specific interests.

I hope this information is helpful!

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Facts about Liberia That Makes it Intriguing🇱🇷🇱🇷

1. Liberia is Africa's oldest republic founded in 1821 and the second oldest Black republic in the world after Haiti.

2. Liberia was created for freed slaves and was one of the only two African countries not subjected to colonialism.

3. Liberia has produced the only African to win the FIFA best player of the year.

4. Liberia's Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was the first woman to be elected an head of state in an African country, she won the Nobel Peace Prize 2011

5. Liberia is a Latin word which means 'Land of the Free'.

6. Liberia's capital Monrovia, was named after James Monroe, the fifth president of the USA and supporter of the colonisation of Liberia by freed slaves.

7. Liberia’s flag is modelled on the USA’s. A single star symbolises Liberia’s status as the only independent Western-style state in Africa. The 11 stripes represent the number of men who signed the Liberian Declaration of Independence.

8. Liberia has one of the youngest populations in the world with the median age of its citizens just 18 years.

9. According to Liberia's constitution, you have to be Black to be a citizen.

10. Liberia has her airline bànned from all European countries.

11. In 1960 Liberia became the first black African country to be elected to the Security Council of the United Nations.

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Malado Kaba - ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

As a minister from 2016-2018, she led successful initiatives to increase fiscal transparency, fight corruption, and promote good governance. In 2017, Ms. Kaba successfully negotiated a new IMF Extended Credit Facility agreement, which included a commercial loan envelop of $650 million, and also led and completed negotiations for $2.5 billion in funding to build Guinea’s biggest dam (the 500MW Souapiti dam) and other infrastructure projects.

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“Se os teus sonhos não te assustam, eles não são grandes o suficiente.”

– Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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Why on earth did Ellen Johnson Sirleaf meet with them???

No idea who that is.

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Jeffrey Johnson (born May 7, 1973) is a communications specialist and journalist. He appeared on Rap City, where he spoke about such issues as violence and voting.

Born in the UK, but raised in Cleveland, he was an active leader as a child and participated in track and field. He attended the University of Toledo, where he was president of the Student Government and the Black Student Union. He served as National Director for the NAACP’s Youth and College Division, as well as Vice President of the Hip hopSummit Action Network. He is married to Jacqueline A. Johnson and a father of four.

He has had public speaking engagements at churches, universities, and local communities across the US.

He worked as senior advisor for media and youth outreach for People for the American Way, as national director of the youth and college division of the NAACP, and as vice president of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network.

He was the only American reporter to interview Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female head of state and Liberia’s first elected female president. He was one of only two news correspondents to interview Sudanese president Omar Al-Bashir, who had not granted interviews with American media outlets for thirteen years.

He interviewed President Barack Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton, and Minister Louis Farrakhan. He testified before the US House Committee on Homeland Security regarding recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

He has published social and political commentaries for CNN.com, The Root.com, and Black Politics on Web.com. He has been quoted by Newsweek and The Boston Globe. He contributes commentary and analysis about issues related to race, politics, popular culture, and socio-economics for MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, XM radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, BET, and The Dr. Phil Show.

He has made an appearance at Fort Valley State University. He was the Detroit host for the 2013 AT&T 28 Days series. He became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence #alphaphialpha

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The Evolution of Liberia

**The Evolution of Liberia from Colony to the 1990s**Liberia is a West African country with a rich and complex history. It was founded in 1822 as a colony for freed slaves from the United States, and declared its independence in 1847. Liberia was the first African country to gain independence, and it played an important role in the Pan-African movement.In the early years of its independence, Liberia was ruled by a small elite of Americo-Liberians, descendants of the freed slaves from the United States. The Americo-Liberians established a government and society that was modeled after the United States, but they largely excluded the indigenous African population from power.In the 20th century, Liberia's economy began to grow due to its rich natural resources, including rubber and iron ore. However, the benefits of economic growth were not evenly distributed, and the majority of the population remained poor and marginalized.In 1980, Samuel Doe, a member of the indigenous Krahn ethnic group, overthrew the government of William Tolbert, Americo-Liberian president. Doe's regime was corrupt and brutal, and it led to the outbreak of civil war in 1989.The Liberian Civil War lasted for over a decade and claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The war also displaced millions of people and left the country in ruins.In 1997, a peace agreement was signed, and Charles Taylor, the leader of one of the rebel factions, was elected president. However, Taylor's presidency was also marked by corruption and violence.In 2003, Taylor was forced to step down, and the United Nations launched a peacekeeping operation in Liberia. The country held its first free and fair elections in 2005, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president.Sirleaf's presidency marked a period of relative peace and stability in Liberia. She made significant progress on economic development and social reconstruction. However, the country continued to face challenges, including poverty, corruption, and unemployment.In 2017, George Weah, a former soccer star, was elected president of Liberia. Weah's presidency has been marked by mixed results. He has made some progress on improving the country's infrastructure and social services. However, he has also been criticized for corruption and nepotism.Liberia has come a long way since its founding as a colony in 1822. The country has overcome many challenges, including civil war and economic hardship. However, Liberia still faces many challenges, and it is important to continue to support the country's development and progress.

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The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them.” - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf