Why are Dakar and Senegal the launch pad for the global initiative, “The Nexten Summit?” The answer is simple: 2 words …
“Teranga” + “Technologique” The reimagining of West Africa, Africa, and a New World with Africa Center Stage is all part of Teranga Meeting Tech-Sovereignty Teranga is more than a word—it’s a way of being. It’s the open door, the shared...
Where can one find a beacon of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence? In Senegal. This West African nation is widely recognized for its vibrant culture and democratic tradition. In a world challenged by religious conflict and division, Senegal offers a powerful and enduring example of how diverse faiths can not only coexist but thrive in mutual respect and harmony.
by Senator Amadou Thiam With a population that is over 90% Muslim and around 5% Christian—primarily Roman Catholic—the country of Senegal, since its independence in 1960, has nurtured a remarkable culture of interfaith dialogue and social cohesion. Muslims and...
“The African Dream?” Is there an African equivalent to the American Dream? How is it similar? How does it differ? Why does it matter? It does indeed matter! It's part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. From Gorée’s Shadows to Dakar’s Digital Dawn: Teranga, Ubuntu, and the New African Dream are rapidly emerging.
The “Door of No Return” on Gorée Island is more than a relic — It is an ugly scar on the world’s conscience—a place where, for centuries, West Africa’s sons and daughters were torn from their homeland and thrust into the unknown. That shadow is long. But today, a new...
Quiet Revolution. Booming Consequences. The Nexten Summit Series begins in Africa. An African born entrepreneur believes the world is at a tipping point, and that the series of "Nexten Summits," beginning in West Africa in December 2025, is a hinge-point for upward momentum.
Madou Sylla, educated in, and a citizen of the USA. Born in Senegal, West Africa. Co-Founder and CEO of international fintech, Prime Dash, his is the bright mind and the driving force behind the Nexten Summit Series, beginning in Dakar, December 2025. The senior...
The Long Shadow of Gorée Island. The Dawn of the New Deal for Africa. Many African slaves were forced through the Door of No Return at Gorée Island. It is a stark reminder of the barbarism of the slave trade to the Americas, from the 1500's to the late 1700's.
While we think about the intentional rise of Africa as a center of technological innovation and human flourishing, it is important to keep the brutal past in our privileged 360° “modern” view. 1. Gorée Island was a major West African slave trading post. Located...
