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The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

We meet two Nigerian students who escaped the war in Ukraine and are now trying to chart a new course for their futures in Europe. We find out why Ukraine was such a hotspot for African students in the first place. Plus, we meet a young woman who returned to Sierra Leona to help fresh grads kickstart their careers and we hit the dancefloor with South African break-dancer and DJ, Courtnae Paul.

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We meet Pamela Thompson a descendant of Togolese wax print traders, who is trying to keep the trade alive.

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The 77 Percent — The Magazine for Africa's Youth

77 percent of Africans are younger than 35. But they are also the least represented demographic. It's time their voices are heard as they shape the future of Africa. We bring you hard-hitting reports, personal stories and lively discussion direct from the continent about the issues that matter most.

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