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In preparing for Platform 2018 our team flew to Abidjan to the HQ of the African Development Bank to interview Mr Victor Oladokun.

The Platform themed "Beyond Politics The New Tribe of Africans fighting Poverty & Changing the Face of the Continent" speaks on The Power of Media.
2. Here are some notable quotes:

“Whether it’s a music video, whether it’s a film, whether it’s a talk show, it’s all about people and it’s all about stories, so how are you crafting that narrative, how are you telling that story in a way that is compelling?”

3."30 years from now, Africa is going to have a population size that is double that of India and China combined, where are we going to put those individuals, where are the opportunities & it is in the interest of government, it is in the interest of institutions to empower voices
4. "Voices to be able to tell these development stories in a very creative way.

There is much work to be done, It can’t be done just by politicians, it can’t be done just by those in government, it’s a collective effort.” ~ Dr. Victor Oladokun

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This is the reason why if a recording of your speech is played back you may first be surprised at how you sound, it sounds different from the way you heard yourself.
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