It's true, we are hearing a lot of success stories from many Africans. . .

Nigerian brothers doing their best on technology, Cammeron building many drones by her self, Ethiopia working on her rocket science and etc. . .

From Kenya to South Africa to Egypt to Ghana. . there are lots going on. But itsn't much when compared to the products made till now. It's not debatable that Africans have done some. . .but what exactly have we done?
What are the products that we are sure we've made it first?

I have been watching 'Shark Tank' and it left me a lot to think of.
The mobile phone we are using today, who made it? The internet? The chair you're sitting on right now? Or the Tv? your laptop too?

it is not us!

It's preety annoying. How influencial are we? It does concern us much. . .

I really want to read an African success story to motivate me do sum.

What shall we do? It's not okay going on this way

Interesting thread. I will be back.

Maduawuchukwu:
Interesting thread. I will be back.

You know, it's kinda sad when ppl have to run and comment on their celebrities lives rather than saying some on this

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You know, it's kinda sad when ppl have to run and comment on their celebrities lives rather than saying some on this

Lol. Most people are not interested in intellectual stuff nah. Nairaland has now become more like a blog and not a forum. But for you to get comments you have to mention people. Mention those on the Nigeria/Kenya thread and others on your section then they will come. That is how newbies push threads.
I will be here 2mao. I have a huge test 2mao so I gat to read.

Maduawuchukwu:


Lol. Most people are not interested in intellectual stuff nah. Nairaland has now become more like a blog and not a forum. But for you to get comments you have to mention people. Mention those on the Nigeria/Kenya thread and others on your section then they will come. That is how newbies push threads.
I will be here 2mao. I have a huge test 2mao so I gat to read.

Thanks. And GOOD LUCK

cc: robosky02

Creating industries that produce quality goods and becoming an international exporter is vital for a flourishing economy. Alas, African countries for the most part are just banana republics, who are being exploited by multinational cooperations for their raw materials.

If we are to yield influence on the world stage, then we need to diversify our economies and specialise in key areas. We are particularly lucky in the sense that the world is moving towards environmental friendly technologies. This means that if implemented and developed proper, we won't damage our continent, unlike the US, India and China.

However, this requires us to invest in the African people so they can acquire the know-how that will deliver us from where we are today to where we want to be. It requires transparency, accountability and fairness in our ways of governing. It will not be possible without this.

ArtanK:
Creating industries that produce quality goods and becoming an international exporter is vital for a flourishing economy. Alas, African countries for the most part are just banana republics, who are being exploited by multinational cooperations for their raw materials.

If we are to yield influence on the world stage, then we need to diversify our economies and specialise in key areas. We are particularly lucky in the sense that the world is moving towards environmental friendly technologies. This means that if implemented and developed proper, we won't damage our continent, unlike the US, India and China.

However, this requires us to invest in the African people so they can acquire the know-how that will deliver us from where we are today to where we want to be. It requires transparency, accountability and fairness in our ways of governing. It will not be possible without this.

A lot of work is required. we must start thinking 'let me create this' rather than asking the 'who made this?' questions

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cc: robosky02

Africans have done a lot let me give you few:


1) Bisi Ezerioha (born January 6, 1972) a.k.a. Ndubisi Ezerioha, is a professional Race Car Driver, Engine Builder, Engineer, and industrialist. He is involved in import drag racing, and pilots a 2006 Honda Insight in the Pro Stock ranks of IDRA (Battle of the Imports), IDRC and CMI series. Bisi has built and driven the fastest carbureted front wheel drive vehicle in the world. He is currently the CEO and Chief Engineer for Bisimoto Engineering.

read more......https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisi_Ezerioha


2) Kitaw Ejigu (Amharic: ቅጣው እጅጉ?; February 25, 1948 – January 13, 2006) was an Ethiopian American scientist who worked for NASA as Chief of Spacecraft and Satellite Systems engineer.[1] He was also a political leader.[2][3]

Kitaw was born in Bonga, Kaffa, Ethiopia. He attended his secondary school study at the 27th High School in Jimma. After completing his highschool Kitaw joined Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute, and in 1966, graduated as the top student in his class. He received his diploma in mechanical engineering with specialization in agricultural technology. After graduation, Kitaw worked at the Ethiopian Automotive Services and Sales Company (EASSCO) as chief technical advisor and assistant manager for two years.

In 1972, he won a scholarship from the Japanese Overseas Technical Association and traveled to Japan. There, Kitaw studied automotive engineering at Hiroshima University as well as language and economics at Osaka University. He later moved to the United States, where he began intensive research and training and earned an MBA in 1979. He then completed his doctorate in space vehicle systems engineering from Northrop University in California.

Life:

With completion of his studies and researches in the late 1970s, he started working for NASA as a system engineer and space research scientist. He collaborated with other scientists on the space shuttle and other rocketry projects.[4] Kitaw Ejigu was one of Ethiopia's first aerospace scientists. Kitaw also worked for Rockwell International and Boeing.

Apart from his work as an aerospace scientist, he was also known for his efforts to bring about political change in Ethiopia. He publicly denounced the regime in Ethiopia and its actions and policies. Even though he was ambitious about using his knowledge, experience and high-status to help his homeland Ethiopia, he repeatedly said he was not made welcome by the regime. In 2002, he founded a political party, the Ethiopian National United Front, to help overthrow Meles Zenawi's regime.

Kitaw Ejigu died at the age of 58 on 13 January 2006 in the United States; prior to his death, he was planning to work with the founder of Africa Needs Community Development Corporation, Tad Worku. His goal was to implement his valuable knowledge for the people of Africa and the world to see.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitaw_Ejigu

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A lot of work is required. we must start thinking 'let me create this' rather than asking the 'who made this?' questions

I agree. We have to become producers and stop being consumers only.

robosky02:



Africans have done a lot let me give you few:


1) Bisi Ezerioha (born January 6, 1972) a.k.a. Ndubisi Ezerioha, is a professional Race Car Driver, Engine Builder, Engineer, and industrialist. He is involved in import drag racing, and pilots a 2006 Honda Insight in the Pro Stock ranks of IDRA (Battle of the Imports), IDRC and CMI series. Bisi has built and driven the fastest carbureted front wheel drive vehicle in the world. He is currently the CEO and Chief Engineer for Bisimoto Engineering.

read more......https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisi_Ezerioha


2) Kitaw Ejigu (Amharic: ቅጣው እጅጉ?; February 25, 1948 – January 13, 2006) was an Ethiopian American scientist who worked for NASA as Chief of Spacecraft and Satellite Systems engineer.[1] He was also a political leader.[2][3]

Kitaw was born in Bonga, Kaffa, Ethiopia. He attended his secondary school study at the 27th High School in Jimma. After completing his highschool Kitaw joined Bahir Dar Polytechnic Institute, and in 1966, graduated as the top student in his class. He received his diploma in mechanical engineering with specialization in agricultural technology. After graduation, Kitaw worked at the Ethiopian Automotive Services and Sales Company (EASSCO) as chief technical advisor and assistant manager for two years.

In 1972, he won a scholarship from the Japanese Overseas Technical Association and traveled to Japan. There, Kitaw studied automotive engineering at Hiroshima University as well as language and economics at Osaka University. He later moved to the United States, where he began intensive research and training and earned an MBA in 1979. He then completed his doctorate in space vehicle systems engineering from Northrop University in California.

Life:

With completion of his studies and researches in the late 1970s, he started working for NASA as a system engineer and space research scientist. He collaborated with other scientists on the space shuttle and other rocketry projects.[4] Kitaw Ejigu was one of Ethiopia's first aerospace scientists. Kitaw also worked for Rockwell International and Boeing.

Apart from his work as an aerospace scientist, he was also known for his efforts to bring about political change in Ethiopia. He publicly denounced the regime in Ethiopia and its actions and policies. Even though he was ambitious about using his knowledge, experience and high-status to help his homeland Ethiopia, he repeatedly said he was not made welcome by the regime. In 2002, he founded a political party, the Ethiopian National United Front, to help overthrow Meles Zenawi's regime.

Kitaw Ejigu died at the age of 58 on 13 January 2006 in the United States; prior to his death, he was planning to work with the founder of Africa Needs Community Development Corporation, Tad Worku. His goal was to implement his valuable knowledge for the people of Africa and the world to see.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitaw_Ejigu

Thank you

ArtanK:

I agree. We have to become producers and stop being consumers only.

Artank, remember first time we met? I was going hard on you. . .

10 African Inventors You Did Not Know


10 African Inventors you did not know

The African Exponent presents to you 10 African inventors you did not know. Some of these inventions have also made life more comfortable especially for people in rural areas.


When the word invention resonates, the first pick of the mind is Japan, Germany, Korea and the United States. This has over time changed as other countries have joined the race of producing inventors and inventions with a wow effect. Africa has not also been left out in this new wind of change. From devices to sophisticated add-ons to technology, The African Exponent presents to you 10 African inventors you did not know. Some of these inventions have also made life more comfortable especially for people in rural areas.

1. Arthur Zang

In a country where access to healthcare is a great worry especially in rural areas, Cameroonian engineer, Arthur Zang developed Africa’s first handheld medical computer (Cardiopad) tablet that helps diagnose people with heart disease. The 25 centimeter touch-screen medical tablet enables health workers to perform cardiac tests such as electrocardiograms at far away remote areas and beyond. The reports are then sent wirelessly to doctors via the Internet for interpretation. Arthurs’ Cardiopad has been validated by the Cameroonian scientific community as extremely effective and it is currently undergoing trials in a number of medical hospitals in Cameroon.


2. Verone Mankou

In today’s contemporary Africa, daily life activity is gradually moving towards technology. It is with this regard that Verone Mankou of the Republic of Congo invented the Way-C tablet, the first African iPad rival. The Way-C Tablet is affordable and available in Congo. According to Mankou, his invention is to bring Internet access to as many people as possible. Additionally, he is also known for creating the Elikia smartphones.


3. Morris Mbetsa

Development and urbanization come with all sort of challenges, especially security. Morris Mbetsa of Kenya, in fighting this challenge, invented an anti-theft device known as the Block and Track. Although similar to existing technology, the SMS-based vehicle security system allows car owners to monitor their vehicles from a distance. With the Block and Track technology, car owners can lock their car doors or stop their car when it is stolen via an sms.


4. Richard Turere

Tired of Lions attacking his family’s cattle, Kenyan Richard Turere, invented the Lion Light, an automated lighting system of five torch bulbs around a cattle stockade. The bulbs were wired to a box with switches and to an old car battery charged with a solar panel that operated his family’s television set. Turere had observed lions and found out that they are naturally afraid of people. The lights which flashed in sequence, gave the impression that someone was walking around the stockade. Since then, no lions have attacked again. Following the success, Turere installed the same Lion Lights for his neighbors.


5. William Kamkwamba

Malawian innovator, William Kamkwamba, built an electricity-producing windmill from spare parts and scrap parts after he dropped out of school aged 14. His windmill did not only provide electricity, but also provided water to his home in rural Malawi. Since then, he has built a solar-powered water pump that supplies the first drinking water in his village and two other windmills. His autobiography, “The boy who harnessed the wind,” was selected as a required book for all incoming students at the Auburn University.






6. Chakroun Abdellah

Chakroun Abdellah of Morocco is the youngest and most symbolic innovator in his country. He accomplished his first invention at the age of 18 and by the age of 25, he had made about 35 different inventions, and obtained patent for at least two of his inventions.

His inventions vary from private mechanics of vehicles, military and medical devices. Chakroun has gained credence in the military field where he succeeded in inventing some sophisticated technology weapons. Some of his other inventions include the Square Rotor Rotary Engine which can increase power and speed, (compared to the engines available in the market) and also reduce fuel consumption.


7. Kelvin Doe

Kelvin Doe of Sierra Leon is a self-taught engineer. He searches trash cans for broken electronic devices and uses them to create something special. He made his own battery to power the light in people's houses and he has even made his own FM radio transmitter and generator to power it. Kevin emerged as one of the finalist of GMin’s Innovate Salone idea competition and is today, the youngest person to participate in the “Visiting Practitioner’s Program” at MIT.


8. Ludwick Marishane

Ludwick Marishane of South Africa is known for the Dry Bath, the world’s first and only bath-substituting antibacterial and biodegradable skin gel. His invention is particularly useful for rural communities where clean water is hard to come by. Prior to inventing Dry Bath, Ludwick invented a healthy cigarette in 10th grade and authored a mobile dictionary.


9. Adebola, Abiola, Toyin and Eniola

Four high school teenage students; Adebola, Abiola, Toyin and Eniola, in 2012, showcased a thoughtful and practical innovation that warmed the heart of Africans and the international community. Their invention was a urine power generator which could provide safer, affordable and more access to electricity. According to these geniuses 1 Liter of urine could create 6 hours of electricity.


10. Makerere University Kiira Team

While some Africans are heading for universities in the west, and in an era when the world is fighting global warming; 25 Students of the Makerere University in Uganda, after nearly three years of development, unveiled an electric car known as the Kiira EV. The Kiira can gain speed of 100km/h and cover 80km before it needs re-charging. Following their success, the team is currently working on an electric bus.

While this list is by no means a ranking of any sort, these innovators have brought positive impact to their local communities and pride to Africa’s realm of technology and scientific inventions.

robo, it's not my first tym hearing about what the #1 inventor did. Appreciation

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Artank, remember first time we met? I was going hard on you. . .

I think I remember. Many people assume the worst of us because of that troll and I'm not surprised one bit. He has been trolling NL for 7 years.

ArtanK:


I think I remember. Many people assume the worst of us because of that troll and I'm not surprised one bit. He has been trolling NL for 7 years.

yes. He pissed me. And the time when ISIS behaded our Ethiopian brothers, two Somalis commented saying that they were happy seeing our blood flow. My heart was broken and I was asking myself what we did to Somalia. I then started viewing all Somalis with the same eye but you came and proved them wrong. It pisses me everytime I remmeber how my reactions were to you. I am sorry for that

I hope you understand

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yes. He pissed me. And the time when ISIS behaded our Ethiopian brothers, two Somalis commented saying that they were happy seeing our blood flow. My heart was broken and I was asking myself what we did to Somalia. I then started viewing all Somalis with the same eye but you came and proved them wrong. It pisses me everytime I remmeber how my reactions were to you. I am sorry for that

I hope you understand

It's alright ehti, no need to apologise. Believe it or not we have some twisted individuals who laugh at victims of terrorist attacks in Mogadishu here in this very site. There are good and bad people in every ethnicity. No matter how bad it gets, always remember that the majority of their people are good and upright people.

ArtanK:


It's alright ehti, no need to apologise. Believe it or not we have some twisted individuals who laugh at victims of terrorist attacks in Mogadishu here in this very site. There are good and bad people in every ethnicity. No matter how bad it gets, always remember that the majority of their people are good and upright people.

Correct walale!

A Nigerian just invented glasses that would detect cancer in patients .
A Nigerian helped with the invention of the internet.
The fastest supercomputer in Africa was invented by an Nigerian.
A Senegalese man invented this hybrid phone/internet thing for the poor masses. I have to look more into this.
A NIGERIAN women just created a mobile helicopter doctor service.
Will be back more for information

fanficgirl:
A Nigerian just invented glasses that would detect cancer in patients .
A Nigerian helped with the invention of the internet.
The fastest supercomputer in Africa was invented by an Nigerian.
A Senegalese man invented this hybrid phone/internet thing for the poor masses. I have to look more into this.
A NIGERIAN women just created a mobile helicopter doctor service.
Will be back more for information

what a motivation! Thanks!

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what a motivation! Thanks!

Check this thread out
https://www.nairaland.com/2994514/16-nigerian-iventors-remarkable-inventions