There’s a wind of awakening blowing across the world — and its strongest current is carried by young people. From Nairobi to Lagos, Accra to Johannesburg, this generation is raising its voice in ways that cannot be ignored. They are the Gen Zs: bold, expressive, digitally fluent, and deeply impatient with silence in the face of injustice. In recent times, we’ve seen young Africans step out of their comfort zones to protest, create, and speak truth with a courage that stirs the heart. Whether it’s the Kenyan youths marching against harsh taxes, or Nigerian students demanding a fairer education system, the message is the same — we deserve a voice in shaping the society we inherit. A Connected Generation Unlike those before them, this new generation doesn’t wait for the evening news to be heard. Their phones are their microphones; their timelines, the new public square. Through tweets, podcasts, blogs, and short videos, they’ve built a digital parliament — one that debates, qu...
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