'Stay True to Your Identity': A Nigerian Designer's Global Journey
Nigerian fashion designer Oluwaseun Kuforiji has etched his name into history by hand-sewing for 106 hours straight, setting a new Guinness World Record. But beyond the feat lies a deeper mission—to elevate African fashion as both heritage and innovation on the global stage.
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Gulf of Guinea's Maritime Security Evolution: Strategies and Challenges
Piracy may no longer define the Gulf of Guinea, but the region’s path to long-term maritime security is far from over. A sharp drop in attacks has created space for optimism, yet the real test lies in turning this shift into a stable, homegrown solution that reflects the realities of West Africa’s coastal communities and shipping corridors.
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Leveraging Africa's Mineral Wealth: Key to a Thriving Semiconductor Industry
As global tech giants rush to secure alternative semiconductor supply chains, Africa’s untapped reserves of critical minerals are becoming a geopolitical prize. But to lead, not just supply—the continent needs a strategic vision that fuses industrial ambition with environmental care and long-term value creation from within.
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Introducing Africa’s First AI Radio Station and Tech Powering Nigerian Farms
Africa is embracing artificial intelligence in sectors long seen as traditional—radio and agriculture. With rapid digital shifts underway, innovators are now turning to AI to address long-standing gaps in access, transparency, and productivity.
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From Passive Consumers to Digital Architects: Africa’s Journey Towards Digital Self-Sufficiency
Africa’s digital and economic landscapes have long been shaped by external forces, from social media platforms to agricultural technology. As concerns over digital sovereignty and self-sufficiency in key industries grow, innovators across the continent are pushing for homegrown solutions that empower Africans both online and offline.
The world is changing. As we navigate the emerging multipolarity, where power is distributed among multiple actors, the Global South emerges as a key player. Global South Pole is more than just a podcast. It’s a platform dedicated to challenging the mainstream narratives and amplifying the voices of the overlooked communities. It’s time to rewrite the maps to plant the Global South at the center