Gilford Tichapera Hapanyengwi

Christian; Husband of Muchafara; Father of Tichafara, Matinatsa, Washe; and Scientist.

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In the early 1970s, a Nigerian student, Mudashiru Ayeni, believed he had invented a battery-powered robot office assistant and asked to personally demonstrate it to the head of state, Yakubu Gowon. He was sent to a psychiatrist instead.

According to a 1971 feature story by TRUST magazine:

▶️Ayeni made eight visits to the hospital before the psychiatrist certified him to be of sound mind.

▶️The 20-year-old student then wrote to his school principal about the role young Africans were expected to play in the continent’s development.

▶️This time, he was banned from classes and forced to quit school entirely.

▶️Ayeni later reached out to Nigeria’s Federal Commissioner of Communications, Aminu Kano, who encouraged him and gave him a renewed sense of purpose.

▶️How his robot worked: at the press of a button, it told the caller whether the boss was busy, available, or away from the office.

▶️At the time the story was published, Ayeni said several businessmen had already expressed interest in his invention.

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Paris Olympics, ...., Someone will be judged

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Your mentality should be suited to your environment.

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Arsenal; Man City; Chelsea; Liverpool #PLFANS

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Dzimwenguva unongoti Yaahhh

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Arsenal is on the right track. Need to make appropriate adjustments, trust in an expanded squad as the competition increases. #Arsenal #COYG

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@mhdksafa The photographer is worse, he is exploiting the young girl, trying to get her reaction for his own viewing-pleasure. What a shame GI you really are the pits.

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

Welcome to Ireland where people get away with racism! This little black girl broke my heart. Don’t skip this post without leaving a million heart for her. Make her famous…

[Henry Hakula @henryhakula]

This is a list of VISA free countries you can travel to with a Zimbabwean Passport

[Gilford Tichapera Hapanyengwi @babaticha]

COYG, let's pick up the pieces and finish the season with a bang. #COYG #ArsenalFC

[Twiza @Chihombe2]

This is the type to marry 🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

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#senegal. What a win.

[Troll Football @TrollFootball]

These Saudi Arabia fans 😂

https://t.co/wzTZMjsduC

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https://t.co/ISjwkeCRlv

[Mark Watson, still here but very much also Bluesky @watsoncomedian]

Haaland should go to the World Cup and every team is allowed to summon him once in the tournament for 30 minutes, he arrives by parachute, we’ll work on the logistics when we have this approved.

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The ancient remains of Great Zimbabwe https://t.co/qKbv9fUcau via @bbc_travel

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https://t.co/Z2Evrbvj0m

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@Bestmvle_Sjava I would bring the sadza to complete the balance. When can I come through?

[Gilford Tichapera Hapanyengwi @babaticha]

Now some of my African Brothers think this is not fair. You want to be colonized forever, hah.
https://t.co/o4EH3W70pB