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African Billionaire and Business Man, Dr Strive Masiyiwa Endorses Amazon Published Book by Bashiru Adamu.

“Bashiru Adamu writes striking words that will probably resonate with people everywhere, facing challenges at different times in their lives:”

Dr. Strive Masiyiwa

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Book Title: Escape From Prison

On September 8, 2017, my youth Afripreneurship Town Hall in Lagos was filled with young Nigerian entrepreneurs and aspiring ones: students, traders, bankers, side-hustlers, business managers, engineers, and at least one very memorable social entrepreneur. About 425,000 viewers were also watching online!

When Bashiru Adamu stood up to share his entrepreneurial vision during the Q&A, my first impression was exactly as he tells it here in his book, “Wow, wow, wow, wow!”

He opened his brief pitch by telling me and about 300 others crowded in the room: “I help prisoners escape from prison”.

Although this slight young man from Kaduna State in North West of Nigeria, did not look like a jailbreaker, he got all our attention immediately. A few people laughed and then all grew silent. I asked: “You did?” and he answered without a hint of a smile, “I do!”

He tells the rest of the story in this book. Not only did Bashiru’s pitch show passionate commitment to serving humanity, but he had already developed and executed a plan, drawn together key decision-makers, and found partners who supported his idea of setting up libraries and business skills programs for incarcerated prisoners in Nigeria. His vision [first sparked in 2012 during his National Youth Service year in Benue State] came to be known as the Dream Again Prison and Youth Foundation.

Having heard Bashiru boldly speak in Lagos that day, I was surprised to learn in the book that when growing up, he himself felt imprisoned and paralyzed by a mindset of self-doubt and trepidation. He writes striking words that will probably resonate with people everywhere, facing challenges at different times in their lives:

“I was dead while alive. I was hopeless even when surrounded by opportunities. I just didn’t see life beyond the pain, hunger, helplessness, and the chain that held me down in my head. My life was not just a joke, it was a junk. It was a miracle of self-belief and hard work that I broke out of the chains”.

On the contrary, the social entrepreneur I met that Friday at my town hall, who’d also been following my Facebook entrepreneurship blog for years, stood out as someone special who did not just talk the talk [which he did memorably that day] but was also walking the talk of what he said was his favourite quote: “It’s better to prepare and not meet opportunity than to meet opportunity when you are not prepared”… He was prepared!

The fifth of seven children, Bashiru shares in one chapter about the life of his entrepreneurial mother. Amazing. These are the inspiring stories of resilient, visionary, and solution-seeking African business founders that need to be published as books, made into podcasts and films, and widely shared. Make no mistake: Amidst the challenges on our continent, greatness is being born and nurtured every day.

Dr. Strive Masiyiwa
Founder and Chairman of Econet Group

“Escape from Prison,” is a true-life story of a young social changemaker from Nigeria presented in a simple but extraordinary way that will leave the reader with strategy and plan on how to create sustainable social change.

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About the Author

Bashiru Adamu is a social change maker who has brought light and hope to so many inmates across the correctional space in Nigeria and is now extending his frontiers through Africa.

Bashiru boasts about a decade’s experience in building a non-profit from scratch, beginning with a sub-rural community in
Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria.

Today ,the organization Dream Again Prison & Youth Foundation is in full operation in several parts of Western and Northern Nigeria.

An alumnus of the Kanthari International Institute of Social Change Makers, India; the Leap Africa Social Innovators Program; and the Non-profit Leadership and Program at Lagos Business School.

He was the 2017 pitch winner of Dr. Strive Masiyiwa Youth Entrepreneur Town Hall meeting in Lagos, Nigeria..

“Bash” as he us fondly call is also a certified coach with Open Door Coaching Group (ODCG) and Catalyst Coach Certification (CCC) Australia.

He received the Most Outstanding Community Influencer award in Nigeria from National Youth Assembly of Nigeria in 2018. Most recently, he is also a 2022 Acumen Academy West Africa Fellow.

“His favourite slogan “In conformity many dreams die” is a propelling factor behind his passion and his unconventional approach to excellence to life and work.”

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Time Management Expert and Cardiologist from Nigeria Publishes Book on Amazon.

Book Title: Kairos

Subtitle: Great People Arise From Great Moments And Opportunities

Very unlike any other book you have ever read, Kairos is a timely and a timeless book.

Living in a world regulated by chronological time has put many under pressures that result in average or below average outcomes. The most important events in the world however only exist in Kairos time, which is when the time is right.

The great men, women and nations of our times all took advantage of their kairos moments. You too can take advantage of your Kairos moment and also join their league.

With clear and easy to understand prose, Kairos offers nuggets on mastering time, reframing perspectives about problems, and developing an agile leadership mindset with an endpoint of breaking the boundaries of chronological time and making positive lasting impact in life.

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About the Author

Henry Oshaju is a Physician with certification in leadership and management. He is an advocate of National transformation. The central theme of his message is the maximization of human potential through time management and personal development.

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The 6 Must-have Rules for Living a Fulfilled Life

Hey guys, Seth here again. Thank you so much for keeping tabs with my blog.

Today, I’d be sharing with you something I found really worthwhile because of its life-transforming effects. They are in fact, solid life lessons and I’m sure you’d find them as insightful, inspirational and helpful as I did.

Here comes:

1. Hate no one, no matter how much they’ve wronged you:

Here’s the first on the list. This might be hard to live by but it’s an important rule for living a fulfilled life.

You see, hate is a very strong negative feeling. It’s an emotion that takes so much from you to express than it gives.

We mingle with people daily who always find a cause to step on our toes and do the things we don’t approve of. It’s okay to get upset once in a while and express our pain when felt but totally resent and continually wish evil and only negative things for them is terrible. No to “hate”, no, no hate!

2. Live humbly, no matter how wealthy you become:

It’s been said that “when one becomes wealthy and gain more influence, one should try to create a longer table not build a taller fence!”

You should never push people away because you now have a “better” capacity than they do, tables turn, you never can tell.

So it’s of course of due importance that we be careful, nice and humorous towards the people we meet on our way up because they just might be the same we may still meet while coming back down!

Humility is a virtue we all need really.

3. Give much even if you’ve received little and don’t expect to receive as much as you’ve given.

It’s more blessed to give than to receive, so the scripture says!

I’m sure you’ve heard it being said also that “Givers never lack”? Oh yes, it’s true, I am a firm believer that the one who gives never lacks. Instead, they increase even the more.

And when you do, do not expect to receive as much as you’ve given, well, if you do, it’s fine. If not, never stop giving because you have a greater reward.

An African adage says, “The one who gives is always greater than the one who receives.”

So I urge you, remain on top, never stop giving!

4. Think positively no matter how hard life is:

The mind they say is the seat of your life, what you think of, believe in and eventually do, stems out of your mind.Be careful what you believe as true for yourself. The content of your mind defines your life and destiny eventually.

Remember, as you think in your heart so are you… Life could be hard and unfair, but would you allow the negativities it poses step in to disrupt you?

Here is a word of encouragement from me, think positive and remain positive because there’s always going to be light and the end of the tunnel… Also remember, the difference between where you are Now and where you’ll be soon is only but a thin line called Time… stay motivated and remain true to youreself.

5. Forgive all, especially yourself:

It’s true we all have stories, many of which we hate to talk about because we often regret the mistakes we made and risks/actions we didn’t take along the line.

These leaves us in deep agony and unforgivable pains, especially when we get flashes of those moments and wished we could turn back the hands of time…

It may seem like a good thing to not forgive ourselves, talk about the mistake on every opportunity we get and always feel hunted by that hurt, but it’s certainly not the BEST!

You have to forgive yourself, because you can’t change the past – it’s not in your control, what is, is today, and it’s but for a while…

Mistakes are the portals of discovery.

James Joyce

You’re not meant to dwell in the past mistakes but to just pick the lessons learnt and move on because life has to go on…

Everyone deserves your forgiveness, especially you!

6. Never stop praying for the best for everyone:

This one is simply priceless!

You should never pray, wish or even think evil thoughts against anyone, whether a friend or an ‘enemy.’ Rather, pray for them; especially your enemies.

So the scripture says…

Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.


12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Don’t Fear Failure

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“A hospital study was done on 100 aged people facing death close to their last breath, it showed that most of them greatly regretted not the things they did but the things they didn’t do, the risks they never took and the dreams they didn’t pursue. They lived far below their worth and diminished in the process…”

Prince Ea

Every person on earth has a gift, a talent, an inherent unique ability. Will you decide to do those things you ought to do, take those risks you ought to take to succeed or will you just sit back and watch others succeed, break new records and celebrate new wins on a daily basis?

A lot of people are afraid of failing so they never set goals or try to do anything different to change, step out of their comfort zones and produce more meaniful results, so they just sit back and stack up regrets…

You shouldn’t fear failure, but fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.

Stay positive, be determined, take calculated risks, do something today! ❤️