Wani Lokulang

Filmmaker| Entrepreneur| Executive Director @ifoundationssd| CEO @soulmate_media

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Our discussion today at the Young Entrepreneurs Forum focused mainly on the need for financial literacy and support to small and medium enterprises as a way of creating more jobs and stabilizing our economy. Let's keep up the good work.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

How many African presidents can say that?😂

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

It is official that there is only two recognized gender - the male and female - in the US. End of story.

I feel bad for the countries that accepted the whatever genders because of funding from the US. There won't be funding anymore in the next four years 😂

[Typical African @Joe__Bassey]

In two Years of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫

1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion.

2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or America."

3. He reduced the salaries of ministers and parliamentarians by 30% and increased the salaries of civil servants by 50%.

4. He paid off Burkina Faso's local debts.

5. He established two tomato processing plants, the first-ever in Burkina Faso.

6. In 2023, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold mine to enhance local processing capabilities.

7. He stopped the export of unrefined Burkina Faso gold to Europe.

8. He built Burkina Faso’s second cotton processing plant. Previously, the country had only one.

9. He opened the first-ever National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing to assist local cotton farmers.

10. He banned the wearing of British legal wigs and gowns in local courts and introduced traditional Burkinabé attire.

11. He prioritized agriculture by distributing over 400 tractors, 239 tillers, 710 motor pumps, and 714 motorcycles to boost production and support rural stakeholders.

12. He provided access to improved seeds and other farm inputs to maximize agricultural output.

13. Tomato production in Burkina Faso increased from 315,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 360,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

14. Millet production rose from 907,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 1.1 million metric tonnes in 2024.

15. Rice production increased from 280,000 metric tonnes in 2022 to 326,000 metric tonnes in 2024.

16. He banned French military operations in Burkina Faso.

17. He banned French media in Burkina Faso.

18. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso.

19. His government is constructing new roads, widening existing ones, and upgrading gravel roads to paved surfaces.

20. He is building a new airport, the Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport, which is expected to be completed in 2025.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

A wise man once told me that an elephant that kills a rat is never a hero.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

No to xenophobia in South Sudan. We can do better. We can address our grievances in a better way.

#everylifematters

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Mundari Finest. Made in Terekeka 🙂

Happy Mundari Cultural Day 🎉🎊

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

A year older, wiser, and blessed. All glory to God almighty.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

In New York City and else where in the USA, Christmas begins in November 🌲🎉🎊

[Juliana Siapai | Journalism + SME Support @juliana_siapai]

I am in Juba, I am in Thong Piny, I am alive 🙏🏿 As a journalist I can’t help it but scroll on social media to see how people outside South Sudan get so excited about unfortunate events, some even try to take glories in I told you people.

And the worst calibre are the ones in Juba who thinks it’s funny to make jokes about Gunshots that started at night at a prime time 7:00 PM where all hustlers are trying to make ends meet,

I am disappointed 🚮 it’s a shame my people. #SSOX

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Not everyone wants to see you rise. Not your friends, not your family, not your colleagues. They will hate your progress, spread rumors, block your blessings, celebrate your down fall, and stab your back.

Remember, obly God holds your destiny.

Happy Sunday.

#Proverbs 22:29

[VANITY FAIR @VanityFair]

Donald Trump has won the 2024 election.

Four years after launching an unprecedented attack on democracy and leaving the White House in disgrace, the convicted felon will return to Washington, DC, as the 47th president of the United States.

🔗: https://t.co/rznxBpYKMZ

[Fox News @FoxNews]

WHITE HOUSE INVITE: President Biden reached out to President-elect Trump with a phone call, pledging his full commitment to a smooth and seamless transition of power. During the conversation, Biden also extended an invitation to Trump to the White House, signaling a desire for collaboration during this pivotal moment in American history.

[Mario Nawfal @MarioNawfal]

Dear NATO…

Guess who’s back?

[Boris Johnson @BorisJohnson]

Huge congratulations to Donald Trump on his amazing victory. I have no doubt he will now set about making America strong at home and abroad

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

"A cat that dreams of becoming a lion must lose its appetite for rats." - African Proverb

Meaning: to achieve greatness, you must let go of old habits that could hold back your progress. Same applies to people, places, things, ideas, and etc.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

I haven't showered for five days now because apparently in Juba for one to have water, you need connections 😭

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Me as a village traffic police officer collecting haga moya 😂

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Today I want to remind you that:

If you want to learn how to fly, you have to learn to how to fall. Success and failure are two sides of the same coin. Embrace that.

[Wani Lokulang @wanilokulang]

Today, I want to remind you that:

Nobody, but you, is going to save you. So don't stop until you are proud.

Direction is more important than speed. Stay focused.

[East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network @ehorn_]

Best case scenario: Extending the transitional period and elections provides a valuable opportunity for increased dialogue, better preparation, and more time to secure funding, ensuring a more transparent and inclusive election process @eacsof #eyesonelections