Using internet to tell African stories.

In modern times, the Internet is no longer merely an entertainment device, but an asset. Young people in Africa, especially in Ghana, view Internet access as among their most costly possessions. While data bundles may not be inexpensive, young people continue to spend considerable amounts of time online with little or no tangible returns.

As such, if you have limited funds, each and every moment that you spend online should provide value – whether it is information, new skills, possibilities, or income. Young people simply do not have the luxury of spending their limited money on data, browsing endless social media, watching movies or other forms of entertainment.

For this reason, I continuously advise young people to utilise the Internet responsibly. There are numerous powerful advantages in the online environment. Developing new skills, building your own personal brand, tapping into global markets, finding mentors and creating digital income streams. These benefits are realised only when the time and resources used online are utilised effectively.

Blockchain technology is another resource that young people should consider. Blockchain technology is much more than a speculative tool or a means to trade. It represents real answers to problems – ownership of digital products and assets, transparency, universal inclusion and new methods to monetise your creativity, contributions and innovations. For many young Africans, blockchain will represent a means to move from limitations to opportunities.

The cost of the Internet is significant, however the price of wasted time is far greater. Thus, if we have to pay for Internet access, then what we achieve must be significantly greater than what we expend. Utilise the Internet to grow, to learn, to build, and to produce positive change. The future belongs to those who use today intelligently.