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Monday, February 24, 2025

Solving Our Food Problem —The Role of Global Entrepreneurs and Innovators (Part 13)


As part of the effort to solve our food problem, we need global entrepreneurs and innovators—individuals who specialize in solving challenges and providing lasting solutions. 

Imagine visionaries like Elon Musk, Aliko Dangote, Patrice Motsepe and others dedicating their efforts to addressing Africa’s food crisis. It likely wouldn’t take them more than two years to implement effective solutions. 

Yet, they are not taking action—perhaps for reasons best known to them or because many Western nations do not want Africa to develop.

The reality is that Africa has all the resources necessary to solve its food problem. However, external forces prefer to keep the continent dependent while continuing to exploit its vast human and mineral wealth.

Many Western nations solved their food problems long ago. They have surplus food stocks that could sustain them for years, even without active farming. 

The level of food waste in these countries is alarming. For instance, Europe wastes over 20% of its food production. The United States wastes 30-40%, while Canada discards over 58% of its food production annually.

The food wasted in these regions exceeds the amount needed to feed millions of hungry people in Africa.

Consider these troubling statistics as of 2024:
  • Over 280 million Africans suffer from hunger (about 20% of the population).
  • One in five people in Africa is undernourished.
  • Nearly 40% of sub-Saharan Africans experience food insecurity.
  • 45 million children under five suffer from wasting (dangerously low weight for height).
  • 61.4 million African children are stunted due to chronic malnutrition.
  • 90% of the world’s acutely malnourished children live in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
  • Africa imports over 85% of its food, leaving it highly vulnerable to global price fluctuations.
Given these statistics, can we truly say Africa is doing well? A continent with vast fertile lands and abundant natural resources should not be importing 85% of its food. Something is fundamentally wrong.

Global entrepreneurs and innovators have an opportunity to expand their influence by investing in Africa’s agricultural sector. With a young and rapidly growing population, Africa is positioned as a future global superpower.

The question is no longer if Africa will rise—it is simply a matter of when.

Whether international players choose to contribute to Africa’s development or not, the continent will develop. We have everything it takes, and we will do it!


Wouldn’t it be remarkable for those with wealth and influence to leave a lasting impact on Africa? Imagine being remembered in history for eradicating hunger and transforming food security on the continent.

Unfortunately, many global leaders and business moguls operate with a self-centered mindset, focusing solely on their nations rather than extending their impact to Africa.

If you possess resources that could benefit all of humanity, why hoard them? Why allow Western political agendas and economic greed to blind you to the opportunity to empower Africa? Africa needs you, and you need Africa. Come to Africa!

Many of today’s global business giants have benefited immensely from Africa, yet they do little to give back. 

Consider Elon Musk, the world’s richest man—he was born and raised in Africa. Had Africa been inhospitable to him, would he have been able to develop the great ideas and innovations that now shape the world?

Furthermore, major corporations like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon rely on African minerals to build their technologies. Africa provides critical raw materials for electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, and countless other innovations. 

Yet, instead of acknowledging and reciprocating this contribution, these companies continue to exploit Africa while keeping it poor and underdeveloped.

But history will not forget, and posterity will judge!

Regardless of their industry, global entrepreneurs and innovators can solve Africa’s food problem—if they choose to. The question is, will they?

It is time for a global awakening—we must recognize that humanity is interconnected. There is only one race: the human race. Whatever happens to Africa will inevitably affect the rest of the world.

If global leaders refuse to invest in Africa’s development, they must be prepared to face the consequences. Consider the rise in illegal migration, international crime, and corruption—many of these issues stem from economic hardship and lack of opportunities in Africa.

When youth are jobless and deprived of economic freedom, desperation leads them into illegal activities. While this is not entirely the fault of foreign entrepreneurs, if they have the power to help and refuse to do so, they will ultimately feel the repercussions.

Solving Africa’s food problem is not just an act of charity—it is also good business. A thriving Africa means more markets, more consumers, and more revenue for global entrepreneurs. Yet, due to greed and short-term self-interest, many corporations prefer to keep Africa poor while continuing to extract its wealth.

To be fair, we need global entrepreneurs and innovators—especially those of African descent—to step up and lead the way. The future of Africa’s food security and sustainability depends on decisive action.

The time to act is now! 

God bless Africa! 

God bless the world! 

We will address other problems in Africa in the next article. Thank you for reading.

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