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Tunde Folawiyo | The ALA and the MasterCard Foundation – changing lives for the better

Those who are familiar with the ALA, like Tunde Folawiyo, might know that the MasterCard Foundation has been working with the academy for several years now, and in 2012, chose to renew its partnership, in a bid to expand the Anzisha Prize, and improve its Centre for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The collaborative efforts of the ALA […]

Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Holds Event Celebrating Inaugural Class

Since its establishment in 2004, the African Leadership Academy has continually sought to encourage youth throughout Africa toward making positive impacts in their respective communities. Nearly a decade has passed since the inaugural class of the academy walked the halls for the first time, about to embark on a new journey that would see them […]

The African Leadership Academy’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Curriculum

The African Leadership Academy has long served as one of the continent’s foremost proponents of youth engagement, preparing thousands of African students toward success in both social and academic endeavours. In addition to a curriculum centered by African Studies and core coursework, the African Leadership Academy offers Entrepreneurial Leadership courses to its students, proving their […]

ALA to host Model African Union conference | Tunde Folawiyo

The African Leadership Academy’s International Relations Council has decided to host a Model African Union conference this year for its students, in order to encourage them to examine, and potentially solve some of the problems that their continent is currently facing. As a supporter of youth development programmes, Tunde Folawiyo understands how important these events […]

The ALA’s role in improving the economies of African nations | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who are familiar with the African Leadership Academy, like Tunde Folawiyo, are probably aware that the ALA has been involved in the running of the Anzisha Prize for several years now. This award is designed to recognise young leaders and entrepreneurs who have set up projects that have had a notably positive impact on […]

Tunde Folawiyo | The African Leadership Academy

With an ongoing commitment to promoting the development and future success of Africa’s youth, the African Leadership Academy remains one of the continent’s foremost learning institutions. Through the hard work of students, faculty and board members of the academy, as well as the continued encouragement of supporters such as Tunde Folawiyo, the African Leadership Academy […]

Tunde Folawiyo | Core African Studies of the African Leadership Academy

Inspiring African youth since its founding in 2004, the African Leadership Academy strives to educate promising young African leaders of the hardships plaguing the continent. Through the encouragement and continued support of many valued proponents such as Tunde Folawiyo, the prestigious African Leadership Academy will continue to foster personal growth, outstanding leadership and exceptional entrepreneurial […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy Gap Year Programme

As a premiere Pan-African institution, the African Leadership Academy is continually dedicated to ensuring the growth and education of Africa’s promising youth, providing the tools needed to forge an impact on the future of the continent. The African Leadership Academy (ALA) relies greatly on the support of its various individuals, corporations and groups to maintain […]

The journey of one ALA student from a refugee camp to Yale | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, support youth development organisations, know just how significant an impact these establishments can have on young peoples’ lives. Esther Some, a former student of the African Leadership Academy, is a perfect example of the transformative power of youth-centred educational programmes. Like many other students of this school, she experienced significant […]

The experiences of a former student of the African Leadership Academy | Tunde Folawiyo

Nkulukelo Yeni, affectionately known as ‘Ziggy’, is a graduate of the African Leadership Academy, who now attends Yale University.  His younger years were difficult, with his father passing away before he even began primary school, and his mother dying just a few years later. However, despite becoming an orphan when he was ten years old, […]