Tag Archive | youth development programmes

The African Leadership Academy: Nurturing Africa’s Future

The African Leadership Academy was established in 2004 and is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a school for 15-25 year olds from all 54 African nations, concentrating on the study of leadership, entrepreneurship and African studies. Its Global Advisory Board includes businessman Tunde Folawiyo amongst its patrons. The aim of the Academy is […]

The journey of an ALA graduate

Olaotan (‘Ola’) Awoyomi is a recent graduate of the African Leadership Academy. Like the ALA’s other students, she demonstrated great potential during her younger years; however, it was only after enrolling at this school that she truly began to come into her own, and discover where her true talents lay. With the help of a […]

ALA Encourages Entrepreneurial Leadership & Other Life Skills

In order to further its reputation as one of Africa’s foremost institutions for learning, the African Leadership Academy remains committed to the utmost educational experiences for its students. Throughout its history, the ALA has encouraged thousands of bright, young African minds to strive toward an improved African for the future. A challenging curriculum, a caring […]

The journeys of two ALA students

Those who are familiar with the ALA, like Tunde Folawiyo, are no doubt aware that whilst its pupils often come from very different backgrounds, they all share a passion for academia and social entrepreneurialism. Here, we take a look at the stories of two of the academy’s students. Linda Rebeiz is a graduate of the […]

The story of Nokwanda Ramatheko, an ALA graduate

Nokwanda Ramatheko is a graduate of the African Leadership Academy; like many of its students, her younger years were filled with challenges, which she had to overcome in order to achieve her academic and professional ambitions. She was born and raised in Soweto; anyone who is familiar with South Africa, like Tunde Folawiyo, will probably […]

Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Student Life: Advisory Groups

Since its opening in 2004, the ALA has sought to provide an exceptional learning experience for its hundreds of yearly students. Through a rigorous curriculum, an attentive staff and a variety of extracurricular activities, the ALA ensures each student receives the best academic experience possible. Tunde Folawiyo and other valued supporters of the ALA may […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy Partners with Global Online Academy

Throughout its rich history as one of Africa’s foremost institutions for learning, the African Leadership Academy has continued to implement new initiatives to further serve Africa’s next generation of young leaders. Through a vigorous curriculum, an active student life and the support of dedicated staff, students of the ALA may one day thrive as spearheads […]

Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy: Student Life

Throughout its history as Africa’s foremost leadership academies, the African Leadership Academy has employed a variety of innovative techniques to provide the best educational experience for its students. In keeping true to a commitment to foster the next generation of African leaders, the ALA promotes an active student life, maintained by the student life department. […]

A look at one student’s journey through the ALA programme | Tunde Folawiyo

Those who are interested in youth development programmes, like Tunde Folawiyo, might know that the African Leadership Academy’s approach to education is quite unique. In addition to teaching its students the fundamental principles of ethical and effective leadership, it also allows them to develop entrepreneurial projects which relate to their particular interests. Take for instance, […]

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 […]