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The story of Nokwanda Ramatheko, an ALA graduate
Nokwanda Ramatheko is a graduate of the African Leadership Academy; like many of its students, her younger years were filled with challenges, which she had to overcome in order to achieve her academic and professional ambitions. She was born and raised in Soweto; anyone who is familiar with South Africa, like Tunde Folawiyo, will probably […]
How the ALA is helping young people to achieve their academic goals
Those who know of the African Leadership Academy like Tunde Folawiyo, may be aware that this institute takes quite a unique approach to education; in addition to providing its students with theoretical and practical lessons, it also prepares them for the future, by helping them to determine which career path to take, and which universities […]
Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Student Life: Advisory Groups
Since its opening in 2004, the ALA has sought to provide an exceptional learning experience for its hundreds of yearly students. Through a rigorous curriculum, an attentive staff and a variety of extracurricular activities, the ALA ensures each student receives the best academic experience possible. Tunde Folawiyo and other valued supporters of the ALA may […]
Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Gap Year Programme Welcomes Young African Leaders
The African Leadership Academy has long sought to promote the success of the next generation of young African leaders, employing a variety of initiatives to further their reach. Amongst these initiatives is the founding of the ALA’s Gap Year Programme, one that sees students from all over the continent come together in solidarity to attempt […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Student Life at the African Leadership Academy
Armed with the continued support of African citizens such as Tunde Folawiyo and millions of others throughout the world, the esteemed African Leadership Academy (ALA) continues its tradition of serving as one of Africa’s foremost institutions for higher learning. Promoting personal growth, exceptional leadership and outstanding entrepreneurial training for hundreds of promising students each year, […]
Tunde Folawiyo | ALA Launches Africa Careers Network
Since its establishment in 2004, the African Leadership Academy has continually sought to encourage the young leaders of Africa to strive toward great leadership and a great understanding of the social issues plaguing countries throughout Africa and beyond. Through entrepreneurial and social training, young graduates of the academy may go on to effect positive change […]
Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy: Global Scholars Program
Since its establishment, the Global Scholars Program of the African Leadership Academy has served as a means to extend the teachings of the institution beyond its student body. The summer programme seeks to offer participants the entire ALA experience, inspiring teens throughout Africa to reach for brighter futures for the communities that surround them. Students […]
Tunde Folawiyo | African Leadership Academy Partners with Global Online Academy
Throughout its rich history as one of Africa’s foremost institutions for learning, the African Leadership Academy has continued to implement new initiatives to further serve Africa’s next generation of young leaders. Through a vigorous curriculum, an active student life and the support of dedicated staff, students of the ALA may one day thrive as spearheads […]
Tunde Folawiyo | ALA graduates win Davis Prize for Peace
Many African Leadership Academy students stay in touch with one another after graduating. Not too long ago, two such students, who had gone on to study at Colorado College and Westminster College, received $10,000, after they won the Kathryn Davis Prize for Peace for their collaborative project in Kenya. Those interested in youth entrepreneurialism, such […]