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Ghana\u2019s fastest growing community of thinkers and doers will converge at the Ghana High Commission, 104 Highgate Hill, London N6 5HE on April 12th from 6pm to 8:30pm, to share their dreams and vision for the country and Africa as a whole.<\/p>\n

Themed \u2018African Initiatives\u2019, the event will feature like-minded leaders from Ghana and the UK, who will share their dreams for Africa.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the event, Emmanuel Leslie Addae, Curator for TEDxAccra, said, “after organizing three successful TEDx events in Ghana, we have become more passionate about the issues facing Africa. We are keen on solving Africa\u2019s challenges. Of course we know we cannot solve every issue facing our continent, but, the question is, what can we do to help promote change?”<\/p>\n

“Another question we want to address is, how can we move into the next phase of taking action? We want to see ideas realized. With the same focus on ideas worth spreading, we have decided to move from standing on stage and sharing ideas to bringing together the key players in African to discuss and debate solutions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Lydia Asare, TEDxAccra UK Ambassador said the event will feature high-level speakers and passionate individuals creating diverse experiences for intellectual and national growth. We believe in Africa and we know African problems can be solved by Africans.<\/p>\n

\u201cTEDxAccra is only in its second year and is growing fast. The community is attracting high-level speakers and passionate individuals from all backgrounds of life – creating experiences and a platform for interesting conversations. With 25 remarkable speakers, 1500 unique attendees and a line-up of interesting and topical events, this year\u2019s edition will foster networking under our passion for ideas that inspire us towards rethinking our priorities. We all have a voice – this is your opportunity for your voice to be heard\u201d Lydia added.<\/p>\n

The full week of events will begin with an African Innovations Demonstration Talk<\/strong> on April 19th at Lancaster University Ghana, followed by an Aha’spora vs Diaspora Discussions<\/strong> at British Council, Accra on the same day.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday April 20th, from 4 pm \u2013 8 pm, is the Masterclass with Africa\u2019s investigative journalist \u2018Anas Aremeyaw Anas\u2019 during the Re-Thinking Media, Arts & Entertainment event featuring distinguished speakers across the local and international media landscape. The Unplugged” Arts & Culture Showcase & Exchange Cocktail takes place the next day, April 21st, come and network at Impact Hub Accra.<\/p>\n

On Friday the 22nd of April we embark on: \u201cWomenomics – Rethinking the contribution of women to the Ghanaian economy\u201d at the Netherlands Ambassador\u2019s Residence.<\/p>\n

All this will lead up to the TEDx event on April 23rd at the National Theatre between 9 am and 3 pm.<\/p>\n

According to the TEDxAccra Head of Communications, the event is an opportunity for the general public to share powerful ideas and be a part of a larger community of legacy in Accra.<\/p>\n

Tickets are available at www.egotickets.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong> or www.tedxaccra.org<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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Source: TEDxAccra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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