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“But in your homes and everywhere possible you must teach the higher development of science to your children, and make sure that we have a race of scientists par excellence. For in religion and science lies our only hope to withstand the evil designs of modern materialism.” (1)
– Marcus Mosiah Garvey, 1925
The most eminent one’s words from almost a century ago have indeed proved prophetic, as we stand on the verge of the Forth Industrial Revolution (2) while the Motherland “Continues to Lag Behind in Technology.” (3)
Papa Garvey was clear about what Afrika and Afrikans needed to do to gain self-sufficiency and our current global status is a testament to how far we still have to go. Of course, in the 1920s Afrikans existed under the yoke of colonialism on the continent and what some describe as internal colonialism in the European world. (4) But even under these conditions our scientific prowess was clearly manifested – primarily to the benefit of our oppressors. (5)
For many of us when we contemplate science and technology cutting edge systems and devices spring to mind. However, in reality, science and technology have always been deployed to solve problems. One of the most urgent areas requiring attention relates to food and water insecurity, particularly in Afrika but these resources, under current conditions, are increasing in scarcity in the European world as well mainly for the poorest. Even the days of cash are numbered. (6)
The legacy of colonialism (i.e. neo-colonialism) has engendered leadership lacking in vision and agency as a consequence the overwhelming majority of homes in Afrika of all income strata cannot rely on utilities for consistent electricity and water.
One innovative company seeking to solve this problem is the 25th Dynasty Group whose mission is to “identify and solve housing, energy, water and business development problems in Africa using the most sustainable solutions possible.”
“All homes are sold with pre-installed solar panels and off grid lithium ion battery systems along with rooftop rainwater catchment systems connected to underground water storage cisterns. The purchase price of each home will ensure that the homeowner has uninterrupted and renewable electricity along with uninterrupted and renewable water for a lifetime using nature’s abundant sunshine and rain.” (7)
The importance of harnessing the power of water and electricity cannot be overstated. For example, the effective use of water also underpins Afrika’s agriculture industry which employs more than 60 percent of the continent’s labour force and accounts for 23 percent of Sub-Saharan GDP. (8)
So the kind of work undertaken by the likes of The 25th Dynasty Group, applying science and technology par excellence, is essential for Afrika’s self-reliance and self-sufficiency, utilising our scientific and technological genius as Papa Garvey exhorted us to.
(1) Marcus Garvey (06/06/25) Editorial. The Negro World p. 1. https://www.international.ucla.edu/asc/mgpp/lifesamp#:~:text=Being%20at%20present%20the%20scientifically,lies%20our%20only%20hope%20to
(2) Bro. Ldr. Mbandaka (10/08/22) The Black Print – Consolidating Garveyism in the era of Modern Technology on The Sista Shanice Show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=remFbLYxVd4
(3) Business Elites Africa (30/12/21) 4 Reasons Why Africa Continues to Lag Behind in Technology. https://businesselitesafrica.com/2021/12/30/4-reasons-why-africa-continues-to-lag-behind-in-technology/
(4) Michael Omi & Howard Winant (1986) Raccial Formation In The United States. Routledge. p. 47-8..
(5) Portia James (23/09/21) 300 Years of African-American Invention and Innovation. https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/300-years-of-african-american-invention-and-innovation/
(6) Patrick Mulholland (28/08/22) Cash has just five years left, warns ATM boss. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/08/28/cash-has-just-five-years-left-warns-atm-boss/
(7) The 25th Dynasty Group (2022) Property Development. https://25thdynastygroup.com/property-development/
(8) Yogita Upadya Mumssen (17/03/22) Bold action needed for a water-secure Africa. https://blogs.worldbank.org/water/bold-action-needed-water-secure-africa
we ask the question:
How can we develop “a race of scientists par excellence”?
1) What are “the evil designs of modern materialism”?
2) Have we lost our appetite for developing our own science and technology
3) Can an Afrika that is not resource self-sufficient ever be liberated?
4) How can we institute self-sufficient approaches across the Afrikan continent and Afrikan world?
5) What role do Afrikan governments play in this process?
Our Special Guests:
Bro. Ldr. Mbandaka: Resident guest who is Spiritual Leader of the Alkebu-Lan Revivalist Movement and an Afrikan-Centred Education Consultant. Bro. Ldr is a veteran activist of almost 40 years standing, a featured columnist in The Whirlwind newspaper and author of Mosiah Daily Affirmations and Education: An African-Centred Approach To Excellence.
Bro. Heru Ofori-Atta: was born in Accra, Ghana and was raised in the United States. Heru has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biopsychology from Tufts University, a Juris Doctor Degree from Northeastern University School of Law and Certification in Solar Installation and Design from the US Solar Institute.
Mr. Ofori-Atta was a renewable energy professional in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he was a consultant for the University of the Virgin Islands where he negotiated Solar Power Purchase Agreements, drafted renewable energy legislation and worked closely with the public utility on several renewable energy initiatives.
As a serial entrepreneur, he started a technology business in Barbados and is the founder of Herbal Results Industries where he creates and manufactures plant-based health solutions (https://herbalresults.net). He is also the founder of Sustainable Results Construction Company operating in Accra, Ghana (https://25thdynastygroup.com/).
Mr. Ofori-Atta has been a long-term investor in high growth public technology stocks and cryptocurrencies for over a decade and is considered a subject matter expert in those respective fields.
His vison is to bring the diverse experiences he has gained from the United States, Caribbean and Africa into a symbiotic solution-based company in order to make a historical impact in Africa.