S.O PIENS, MD

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The LANGUAGE OF CHANGE - My 1st Book

“You can't understand the language of life if you don't understand the language of change”

Just after I finished reading a bestselling book, I knew I could never remain the same. Something came alive in me—something that needed to be expressed. Streams of thoughts flooded my mind, and I found them impossible to silence. I knew I had something to share. I had an experience that demanded to be told, along with principles I had learned—unchanging truths that have the power to change any situation when rightly applied.

This book was born out of passion—a strong desire for change. Life itself demands change. Whether we like it or not, whether we want it or not, change is inevitable. It is part of the very fabric of life.

Change can come in two forms—positive or negative. Negative change happens at any time, even without our effort. But positive change? That only comes when we choose it, when we make it happen.

If you’ve been doing one thing for too long, then get ready—change is coming. Change cannot be resisted. Everything on this earth, including the earth itself, is going through change. Change forbids anything to stay the same. It moves on either side of life to bring about something new or different.

Even negative change—though frequent—has its place. It challenges us. It opens our eyes. It makes us value the beauty of positive change. Change means becoming different in a certain area of life. It is always happening—in relationships, careers, health, mindsets—everywhere. And life becomes even more interesting and meaningful because of the constant dynamic of change in our world.

Why We Need Change

Change is a basic and fundamental need for anyone who truly wants to live and enjoy life. Without change, stagnation is unavoidable. And where there is stagnation, progress and development are halted.

Change builds strength in the face of difficulty. Any person unwilling to change is automatically limiting their potential for personal growth and success. Every successful person you admire is someone who made the decision to change—and to change things.

The truth is: we only experience outward change after we have made an inner shift. People, situations, and even the atmosphere around us respond to the changes we make within ourselves.

That’s why we cannot promote change in others if we’ve not first embraced it ourselves. Any stagnant or stubborn situation you may be facing right now is likely crying out for a bold, deliberate change.

Now more than ever, we must become advocates of change. Because without it, success remains a dream—an illusion never realized.

This book will give you deep insight into what change truly means—and how you can engage it, not just in theory, but to your personal advantage. So take your time. Open your heart. And prepare for the transformation that begins with these pages.

Enjoy the read!

Love,

Samuel Owoeye, MD.

First written, June, 2017

Friday, September 19, 2025

11 Strategic Solutions for Africa’s Development

For centuries, Africa has been positioned as a supplier of raw materials while others reap the benefits of processing, branding, and selling finished products. But the tide is turning. Across the continent, new initiatives, industries, and movements are proving that our continent has the power to chart its own destiny.

The question is not whether Africa can rise—it’s how quickly it will take the bold steps needed to break free from dependency. Here are eleven strategic solutions that can transform Africa from a continent of untapped potential into a global powerhouse.

1. One African Passport – Freedom of Movement

A unified African passport would allow us to move, trade, and work freely across borders without unnecessary restrictions. This freedom of movement would boost intra-African trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Just as the European Union benefits from the Schengen zone, Africa will unlock massive growth by eliminating artificial barriers that keep us and our businesses apart.

2. One African Leadership – A United Voice and Vision

For Africa to truly rise, it needs not only economic cooperation but also political unity. A system of collective African leadership would amplify our continent’s voice on the global stage. Instead of fragmented policies, a united African government—rooted in service, accountability, and a shared vision—would better protect our interests in trade, security, and global negotiations.

3. One African Currency – Economic Empowerment

A single African currency would reduce corruption, increase transparency, and strengthen financial independence. It would make trade and transactions across the continent seamless, boost regional production, and raise Africa’s bargaining power in global markets. Much like the Euro gave Europe new financial strength, an African currency backed by our human resources and minerals will reshape global economics in our favor.

4. Industrialization – Moving Beyond Raw Materials

Africa must process what it produces: refining oil, making chocolate from cocoa, producing batteries from cobalt. Local industries create jobs, keep wealth within borders, and reduce reliance on imports. Dangote Refinery in Nigeria is proof that this is possible—replicating such models across the continent and limiting unfair trade practices could change the game.

5. Strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Launched in 2021, AfCFTA aims to create the world’s largest free-trade area—1.4 billion people and a $3.4 trillion GDP. By trading more within Africa, countries reduce reliance on Europe, America, and China. Unified standards and reduced border barriers could build powerful supply chains within our continent—for example, cotton from Mali processed in Ethiopia and transformed into fashion in South Africa.

6. Financial Independence

Breaking free from colonial currencies like the CFA franc is vital. Africa needs strong local banks, insurance firms, and credit systems, plus regional currencies backed by gold, commodities, or digital technology. Sovereign wealth funds, like those in Nigeria and Botswana, can provide alternatives to IMF and World Bank loans.

7. Investing in Technology & Digital Economy

We should move from being a consumer of technology to a producer. Governments and investors must support African start-ups in fintech, AI, green energy, and agri-tech. We have all the resources in abundant supply, what are we waiting for? Nigeria's Opay and Kenya’s M-Pesa mobile money are good examples—scaled across Africa, such innovations could bypass Western banking dominance.

8. Agricultural Sovereignty

Despite holding 60% of the world’s arable land, Africa imports billions in food annually. Investing in irrigation, modern farming, and food processing will boost our food security and reduce aid dependency. Feeding Africa with African produce saves our resources and strengthens our independence.

9. Education and Skill Development

With the world’s youngest population (median age under 20), Africa’s greatest asset is its youth. But this can only be a dividend if education, vocational training, and digital skills are prioritized. Instead of exporting talent, we must empower our young people to build industries at home.

10. Infrastructure Integration

Roads, railways, ports, and energy systems must link African countries to each other—not just to Europe or China. The Lagos–Abidjan corridor is a great example, potentially boosting trade across five nations. Meanwhile, harnessing solar, gas, and hydropower can provide the energy needed for growth.

11. Media Presence

As Africans, we must tell our own story. Western media has long defined our continent as poor and unstable, but many of our media outlets are retelling our story and setting the records straight. By investing in storytelling, branding, and global media, we can build confidence and attract investment across the globe.

Finally,

A fragmented Africa is weak, but a united Africa is unstoppable. Together, as African nations, we can negotiate fairer trade, resist exploitation, and speak with one voice that will bring progress and development to our land.

Africa’s rise is not a dream; it’s a destiny waiting to be claimed.

God bless Africa!

God bless the world!

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10 Ways the West Exploits Africa’s Wealth

Africa is often described as “rich land, poor people.” The paradox is striking: a continent overflowing with resources, yet trapped in cycles of poverty and dependency. This isn’t by accident—it’s the outcome of deliberate systems that keep Africa at the bottom of the global value chain. From cocoa farms to oil rigs, from financial systems to technology, the West continues to exploit Africa’s wealth while limiting its growth. Here are ten real-world examples:

1. Cocoa in Ghana & Côte d’Ivoire

Together, these nations produce over 60% of the world’s cocoa. Yet, they earn less than 6% of the $120+ billion global chocolate industry because most profits come from processing and branding in Western and Asian companies. When Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire tried to set a minimum price in 2019 to protect farmers, Western buyers resisted.
👉 Lesson: Africa is kept as a raw-material supplier instead of a value-added producer.

2. Oil in Nigeria

Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, exports crude oil but imports most of its refined fuel from Europe. Years of IMF policies and Western corporate influence discouraged building strong local refineries. As a result, Nigeria spends billions importing what it should be producing.
👉 Lesson: Dependency on Western refining keeps profits flowing out of Africa.

3. CFA Franc in West & Central Africa

Fourteen African countries still use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency pegged to the euro and managed by the French Treasury. This system restricts financial independence and forces African states to hand over reserves to France.
👉 Lesson: Colonial financial chains still shackle African sovereignty.

4. Rare Earths in the DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo supplies 70% of the world’s cobalt, powering electric cars and smartphones. Yet, Congolese communities remain poor while Western and Chinese companies dominate mining. Attempts to tax or nationalize resources are met with external pressure and destabilization.
👉 Lesson: Africa’s resource wealth is extracted, while its people remain trapped in poverty.

5. Kenya & Agriculture

Kenya faces high tariffs when exporting finished products like packaged tea or processed coffee, but raw materials enter Western markets cheaply. This keeps African farmers stuck at the bottom of the value chain.
👉 Lesson: Trade rules are designed to protect Western industries, not African progress.

6. Debt Dependency – Zambia

Zambia borrowed heavily for infrastructure and defaulted in 2020. Creditors—Western and Chinese alike—imposed harsh repayment conditions, crippling the country’s ability to invest in development. Debt has become a chain binding African nations.
👉 Lesson: Debt ensures foreign creditors come before African citizens.

7. Aid Dependency – Ethiopia

Ethiopia produces enough food, yet much of its fertile land is leased to foreign agribusinesses for export crops. Meanwhile, aid dependency narratives portray it as helpless. Western aid often comes with conditions that prioritize foreign interests.
👉 Lesson: Aid is often a tool of influence, not empowerment.

8. South Africa & Pharmaceuticals

During the HIV/AIDS crisis, South Africa tried to produce affordable generics, but Western pharmaceutical giants fought back with lawsuits to protect their patents. Thousands died while profits were preserved.
👉 Lesson: Profit came before African lives.

9. Libya and the Pan-African Dream

Before NATO’s 2011 intervention, Libya under Gaddafi was planning a gold-backed African currency to free trade from the dollar and euro. After the intervention and his assassination, the project collapsed, and Libya fell into chaos.
👉 Lesson: African moves toward financial independence are often sabotaged.

10. Technology & Digital Infrastructure

Africa’s internet, cloud storage, and payment systems rely heavily on Western companies. Even innovations like Kenya’s mobile money are often copied or acquired by global giants. Without major local investment, Africa risks staying a consumer, not a producer, in the digital age.
👉 Lesson: Control of technology means control of Africa’s future.

Conclusion: Breaking Free from Exploitation

From cocoa fields to high-tech infrastructure, Africa’s story has too often been one of exploitation, not empowerment. But this narrative will change. Africa will rise again. And we will bring to justice all of those who have exploited our land and oppressed our people.