Why African Youth Need Safe Spaces to Thrive
Every day, across Africa, young people are coming up with new ideas and dreams. Whether it’s a young woman in Lagos dreaming of starting a business or a young man in Nairobi developing a mobile app, the potential is huge. The problem? They don’t always have the spaces or support to make these dreams come […]
Creativity as Currency: How the Arts Can Power the Next Generation
In many parts of the world, creative skills are still seen as extras. But for a growing number of young people in Africa, creativity is currency. It’s one of the few tools they can access to express themselves, explore ideas, and build a future. From content creation and storytelling to design and digital arts, youth […]
We’re Building Cities That Empower Nigerian Youths
Close your eyes for a second.Picture a city where every corner hums with opportunity.A young artist paints a mural on a once-forgotten wall. A coder launches an app from a vibrant co-working space. A dancer finds her stage, a dreamer finds his purpose. Now imagine that city wasn’t a dream, but a blueprint.At uThinkIndigo, we […]
How to Unlock Youth Potential Before It’s Too Late
Imagine a young woman, brimming with ideas to launch a creative startup, but stuck in a city with no mentors, no spaces to practice her craft, and no businesses willing to bet on her dream.Or a young man who could lead teams, inspire communities, and build companies, if only someone had shown him how to […]
Africa’s Youth Are the Future, But Are We Ready?
Somewhere in Lagos, a teenage girl is sketching out a solar-powered water system. In Nairobi, a young man is teaching himself app development on a borrowed phone. In Accra, a dancer dreams of opening a creative hub for kids in his neighborhood. These aren’t isolated moments. They’re signals.Africa’s youth are thinking, building, and dreaming. The […]