Spotlight!

A conversation between Africa Teens Summit: Virtual edition Speakers featuring Agnes Keamogetswe Seemela, Richard Yusuff, Megan Werner, Vanessa Nakete, DJ Switch, Dune Tilley, Ellie Scotte and moderated by Isabella Akinseye.

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, Richard Yusuff a talented filmmaker from Nigeria spoke on How filmmaking can help tell African stories.   

About Richard Yusuff 

 Richard Yusuff is a founding member of the Critic Company. Doubles as the continuity supervisor and actor. At 14, he has appeared in more than 10 short films and has appeared in the Video Unbreakable by the American Punk Rock band. The critic company is a multimedia/ visual effect and entertainment company based in Kaduna Nigeria. Founded in 2015 by a group of teenagers who’s desire to make a difference in the Nigerian movie scene led them to begin to make their own sci-fi films with their smartphones and basic DIY equipment that later caught the eyes of the world in 2019.

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, Dune Tilley a talented singer and songwriter from Nigeria spoke on The power of self-will and performed a song titled You Say.   

About Ellie Scotte

  Uyiosa Elyeke Eworo known as Ellie Scotte is a singer, songwriter and student. She is from Cross-river state in Nigeria. She is currently a student of Caleb University, where she's studying for her BSc. in Cyber Security.  She is a Christian, which is evident in and through her art. She released an EP in October 2019 titled "Covered", which can be found on various sound platforms. She has performed at various live and virtual events.  Apart from music she loves meeting people and lighting up a room with her charismatic charm and smile. She loves dancing, going out and taking pictures, especially with her family and friends.

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, Megan Werner a best selling author and Founder of U-dream Global from South Africa spoke on I gathered a group of 20 teenagers to build a plane and fly it from Cairo to Cape Town. Here is how I did it and what we can all learn from this experience.   

About Megan Werner  

Megan Werner is 18 years old but she has achieved so many things at her young age.  At the age of 13, she wrote her very own book called “It’s up to me -7 ways to make a difference”  Shortly after, the book was translated into Russian, became a bestseller and she started doing inspirational speaking right around the world places like Russia, Kazakhstan, America and Canada.   In 2019 Megan founded a project called U-dream global where 20 teenagers build an aircraft and selected teenagers then flew it from Cape Town to Cairo.  Megan is currently busy with both her commercial fixed wing as well as drone pilots license.  Her motto in life is “if you don’t like your results, change your actions”

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, Vanessa Nakate a climate activist from Uganda spoke on How I became a climate change activist and why you can be one too.  

 About Vanessa Nakate 

 Vanessa Nakate is a climate activist from Uganda. She was the First Fridays For Future climate activist in Uganda and founder of the Rise up Climate Movement in order to amplify the voices of activists from Africa. Her work includes raising awareness to the danger of climate change, the causes and the impacts. She spear led the campaign, Save Congo rain forest which is facing massive deforestation. This campaign later spread to other countries from Africa to Europe. She is working on a project that involves the installation of solar and institutional stoves in schools.

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, King Nahh a motivational speaker from the United States of America spoke on How using your gifts and talent can inspire others positively.  

About King Nahh

  In the age of trolling, bullying, and negativity being uploaded to social media on a daily basis Nyeeam Hudson, also known as King Nahh, is a breath of fresh air, showing the next generation that you can achieve your dreams at a very young age. Helping children overcome bullying, developing self-love and confidence-building are some of the daily messages Nyeeam shares on his social media platforms. In addition to his social media presence this young international speaker and author takes his messages around the world to places like Tanzania, Namibia, Dubai, Mexico and Canada. While impacting millions of lives he has appeared on the Good Morning America segment ‘Motivational Monday’, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey’s Little Big Shots, and has been named the ‘Most Motivational Kid in America’ by Forbes Magazine. Nyeeam believes with all the pressures and anxieties children experience today, all it takes is for one example to be a domino effect for children all around the world. "They need to be encouraged. They need to be loved. They need to be cared for. Life will never be picture perfect; and yes things will happen. Don't let your setbacks define you. This is your opportunity to stand-up and allow your story to motivate and inspire."

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, Dune Tilley a talented fashion and documentary photographer from South Africa spoke on The power you have as a teenager.    

About Dune Tilley

 Dune Tilley is a 20-year-old fashion and documentary photographer and creative with a love for taking pictures and pretty things. According to The Radar,“As a rising star it comes as no surprise that he’s made it onto our list of the next generation of influencers set to dominate the creative class across Africa. While on the road to mastering both fashion and documentary photography, Dune still makes time for music. Multitalented and self-assured, the future is bright with him in control.”

At the recently held Africa Teens Summit: Virtual Edition 2020, DJ Switch a talented disk jockey from Ghana spoke on How music can uplift the continent of Africa.  

About DJ Switch  

 The power-house that is DJ Switch Ghana already has the resume college counsellors dream about at age 11. Erica Armah-Bra Bulu Tandoh began turning tables at just age nine, but doesn't let her parents, teachers, CNN, BBC or France24 forget that being a DJ is just the beginning of her goals. This Ghanaian hopes to eventually become a gynaecologist and help women around the world; now in junior high, appearing on TV, hanging out with Emmanuel Macron at the UN General Assembly, and performing original music alongside people like Wyclef Jean, doesn't stop her from her education as she makes sure everything is always organized. She recently founded The DJ Switch Foundation, advocating for quality education, adequate health care, gender equality and sustainable development. She is "small but mighty" has never been more applicable. As a DJ, an advocate and a child, DJ Switch continues to remind the music industry how to use their voice for change and "switch it up to happiness."  Her most recent award is the 100 Top Child Prodigy award 2020.  Below are some links from her most recent appearance at the World Bank, Women's Conference in Vancouver, as well as the Room to Read charity event in NYC.