Search “MacFeco” on your favorite streaming platforms. Listen & see that the boy gifted with it
#PutSomeoneOnToday 💿
My Two Tapes:
2020: MacOfTheBeats Vol 1
2023: The Journey EP with Kodi
Only out on Audiomack for now (till I fix up with my Distro)
Every time I see a machine like this, I am reminded of how much money Africa is leaving on the table.
This is a cashew nut shelling machine. I saw it on Alibaba selling around N2.5million only.
Many people see a machine.
I see jobs. I see small factories across cashew producing areas in Nigeria and Africa.
I see export earnings.
I see millions of dollars that should remain in Africa.
Unfortunately, what often happens is that we harvest raw cashew nuts, bag them, and export them overseas.
The real money starts after the cashew leaves our shores.
Other countries shell it. They grade it. They package it. They brand it and possibly resell export to us😁
They export it at much higher prices after basic processing activities.
And then we celebrate being major producers of raw cashew nuts.
That is not enough. As Africans, we must start thinking beyond production.
Production is important. We don’t have problem with that currently.
But processing is where wealth is created.
Imagine a community producing thousands of tonnes of cashew annually.
Instead of exporting raw nuts, they establish a processing plant.
Young people get jobs. Transporters get business.
Packaging companies make money. Farmers enjoy a stronger market.
Everyone wins.
This is why I keep saying that Africa’s agricultural challenge is not always production.
Many times, it is value addition.
The future belongs to those who can move from selling commodities to selling products.
Don’t just ask, “How can I produce more cashew?”
Ask “How can I process, package, and sell more cashew products?”
That is where the real opportunity lies.
Africa does not need to remain a supplier of raw materials forever.
We can become manufacturers too. It doesn’t cost that much, many times, we have never done the research.
In agriculture?
Think value addition
Think value addition
We need more players there.
#BillionaireFarmer
Allah says in the Qur’an: “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Surah Ash-Sharh 94:6)
History has shown that whenever a person is committed to truth, excellence, and meaningful progress, they may face trials, opposition, and false accusations. But Allah is the Best of Planners, and He grants victory to those who remain steadfast.
Every challenge is a reminder that no test is greater than the protection and mercy of Allah. What is built on integrity, sincerity, and service will always endure.
May Allah continue to guide, protect, and strengthen all those who work for the good of humanity. Ameen.
Jumu’ah Mubarak🤲🏽
__DAM
On behalf of the management at the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), I sincerely express our profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his visionary leadership driving the Renewed Hope Solarization Project.
This initiative is already making tangible impact across federal institutions. The 4MWp Solar PV Mini-Grid at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital has reached 85% completion since Q4 2025, marking a major milestone.
Our audits revealed that institutions spend an average of ₦150 million monthly on electricity and diesel, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. In response, the government has deployed 220MW of solar hybrid systems with battery storage nationwide (Phase 1), with AKTH serving as a key pilot.
This progress reflects Mr. President’s unwavering commitment to delivering clean, affordable, and sustainable energy to critical infrastructure, particularly in healthcare and tertiary institutions, while strengthening national development under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
#RenewedHopeSolarization
#RenewableEnergy
#EnergyCommissionNG
__DAM