Afrik Project

What makes Thato Kgatlhanye’s story so extraordinary is her ability to turn environmental waste into community empowerment. By repurposing discarded plastic into durable, solar-powered schoolbags, she provides children in off-grid communities with vital study light and enhanced safety for their journeys to school. Through creative eco-innovation, Thato proves that local ingenuity can solve complex challenges and brighten the future for Africa’s next generation.

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Icon of the Month

Angélique Kidjo

The Voice of African Resilience and Global Legacy

A five-time Grammy Award winner and global cultural ambassador, Angélique Kidjo has spent decades using her music and platform to elevate African heritage and champion humanitarian causes worldwide. From securing a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to tireless advocacy for women and youth, her enduring legacy continues to inspire generations and redefine African excellence on the world stage.

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Afrik Project Magazine

The wait is over! Issue 09 of the Afrik Project Magazine is officially live, and it is a breathtaking celebration of African brilliance, trailblazing innovation, and global impact.

From revolutionary eco-innovations to record-shattering academic milestones and historic sporting triumphs, this edition brings you the powerful stories shaping our continent today.

What’s Inside This Month’s Issue?

Luminary of the Month (Thato Kgatlhanye): Discover how the visionary South African entrepreneur is turning discarded plastic into solar-powered schoolbags, illuminating study hours and safety for students in rural communities.
Icon of the Month (Angélique Kidjo): A deep-dive tribute to the global music legend, celebrating her 5 Grammy wins, decades of humanitarian advocacy, and her historic star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Professor Oghenetega Ighedo's Mathematical Triumph: Read about the academic pioneer who shattered 150-year-old barriers as the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Pure Mathematics from UNISA.
WAFCON 2026 Glory: Relive the electric moment Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses delivered a historic 3-0 victory over Malawi to claim their maiden continental title.
Burna Boy's Record-Breaking Run: Follow the journey of the African giant as he becomes the first African artist in history to surpass 60 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
Tamunosoye Karibi-George's Global Runway Success: Meet Miss World Nigeria 2026, who commanded international stages to claim Africa's Top Model title and secure a Top 40 spot in Vietnam.
Youth & Innovation: An inside look at the rising visionary creators crowned in the UNDP Creatives4Peace program and the inaugural cohort of the AfriLab AI Film Hub.
Economic Insights: Comprehensive deep dives into the AfDB West Africa 2026 Outlook and the transformative potential of the World Bank's 2026–2032 Nigeria Partnership Framework.