South Africa’s Mashudu Tshifularo Performs World’s First 3D-Printed Middle-Ear Transplant
South Africa’s Mashudu Tshifularo, a professor at the University of Pretoria has become the first surgeon to perform the world’s first 3D-printed middle-ear replacement surgery. During the surgery performed by 57 year old Prof. Tshifularo in 2019, the well-known ENT specialist used innovative 3D technology to print the bones that make up the middle ear (hammer, anvil, stirrup and the ossicles) and successfully implanted the model into a trauma patient. In a research by South African Hearing Institute, the hearing ability of humans naturally reduces from age 30 or 40. However by age 80, the majority of humans suffer from hearing disorders. Although hearing disorders are a part of the human aging process, it can also result in physical damage to the ears or head. According to Good Things Guy , Mashudu Tshifularo who doubles as a pastor and the Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Pretoria said: “By replacing only the ossicles that aren’t functioning properly, the procedure carries significantly less risk than known prostheses and their associated surgical procedures. We will use titanium for this procedure, which is biocompatible. We use an endoscope to do the replacement, so the transplant is expected to be quick, with minimal scarring,” In addition, the surgery focused on simplifying the middle ear medical procedure of reconstructing the ossicles. Prof. Tshifularo is not just making history all by himself, he is also committed to mentoring students who find themselves in the medical field but from disadvantaged backgrounds. Congratulations Prof. Mashudu Tshifularo. Keep making Africa proud.
LinkedIn Top Voices: May we continue to Break the Bias today and always – Peace Hyde
British Ghanaian content creator, award winning journalist and Head of Digital Media and Partnerships at Forbes Africa has described her nomination as one of the first ever LinkedIn Top Voices for Africa International Women’s Day as a great way to celebrate International Women’s Day. In a LinkedIn post announcing her nomination, Peace Hyde wrote: “Thank you LinkedIn and LinkedIn News Africa for selecting me as one of ten African women and one of the #LinkedinTopVoices of the largest professional network in the world. I’ve always been intentional about sharing my journey with you all as I continue to intentionally pursue my best self each day! What a way to celebrate #IWD 2022 right? May we continue to #BreakTheBias today and always!” According to Peace Hyde, it’s an honour to be nominated alongside other illustrious women from Africa. She added: “To be featured on a list with these amazing women is mind-blowing and I am deeply honoured to be named by LinkedIn amongst this group of illustrious women change makers in their first ever Linkedin Top Voices list in Africa.” LinkedIn Top Voices highlights leading voices in a variety of fields. All lists are editorially curated by the LinkedIn News Team highlighting creators who are creating writing and sharing content across key industry topics. LinkedIn named 10 thought leaders from Africa as part of celebrations for International Women’s Day 2022. Announcing the LinkedIn Top Voices for International Women’s Day 2022, LinkedIn published this about Peace Hyde : “Peace Hyde aims to inspire and motivate younger Africans with her content, sharing her personal journey and tips on the evolving media landscape, content creation, and entrepreneurship”. Kenyan-based Anna Ngwiri, Lagos based Toyin F. Sanni, Chizulu Uwolloh, and Sisterly Founder Titilope Adedokun were among the LinkedIn Top Voices for International Women’s Day 2022.
Meet Thomas O. Mensah, the Ghanaian – American World Renowned Inventor of Fiber Optics Technology
Meet Thomas O. Mensah, the Ghanaian – American World Renowned Inventor of Fiber Optics Technology. Born in Kumasi, the second largest city in Ghana, Dr. Mensah completed his undergraduate study in Chemical Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, after which he continued to do his graduate studies in Chemical Engineering at Montpellier University France between 1970 and 1974 through the French Government Fellowship. He is an old boy of Adisadel College in Cape Coast, Ghana. He is a famous chemical engineer and inventor with 7 pioneering patents awarded in a period of six years. He owns 12 patents critical to the spread of Fiber optics networks across USA since 1985 while expanding the global reach of the Internet Technology Platform. In a recent interview Dr Mensah said: “Social media is now a big thing. In the 1980s, I was one of the four inventors of fiber optics, and this allowed the internet to explode because now you have fiber optics in the sea cables connecting Africa, China, Japan, everywhere. So you can call Japan, you can send Facebook pictures to Japan, to China, and all over the world because of that technology.” In 2014, Dr. Mensah was invited as Keynote Speaker at Microsoft Corporation Headquarters, Redmond WA. He has also won Major United States Air Force Contracts for Nanotechnology based weapons Development. (US Department of Defense). He is a fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Inventors (NAI).. After many years of innovations and impact to make the world a better place, Dr. Mensah’s interests have grown to include Multi-Billion Dollar Infrastructure Capitalization and Development in emerging countries for electric power generation, surface and air transportation projects, ports expansion and security including border security solutions and many more. Dr Mensah is a best selling author of 4 books. Released in 2016, his fourth Book is Frontiers of Nanotechnology, Manufacturing Processes and Products. Dr. Thomas Mensah is the President , CEO and Chairman at Georgia Aerospace Systems and Silicon Valley of the South Inc. Member of the Internet Society, ISOC.
Identical Ghanaian Twin Sisters Sedem and Selom Agboli inducted as Pharmacist and Medical Doctor
Identical ghanaian twin sisters Sedem and Selom Agboli have been inducted by the Pharmacy Council and the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana. Born to Mr Theophilus Kwame Agboli, who is a Principal Researcher at the Language Centre at the University of Ghana and Ms Regina Agenziya, Sedem and Selom had their primary education at the University of Ghana Basic School and later had their senior secondary education at the Achimota school where they studied General Science. Selom, who is the second twin, graduated from medical school 2 years ahead of Sedem, who completed Pharmacy school. Sharing the news of their induction in a post on LinkedIn, Selom said: “Two inductions, one week! Sedem Agboli and I, Selorm Agboli have been inducted by the Pharmacy Council and the Medical and Dental Council of Ghana respectively. The journey has been nothing short of grace. The dream is now a reality.” The twins had their tertiary education at the University of Ghana sponsored by the Founder and Leader of the Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, Apostle Dr Ing. Kwadwo Safo.Sedem and Selom both love fashion and make expert hand-beading for sale. The twins have two biological brothers Alex and Selassie.
Explore the highest waterfall in West Africa; Wli Waterfalls
In the land of Wli in the Volta Region is the Wli Waterfalls, the highest waterfall in Ghana and the tallest in the whole of West Africa. Locally called Agoomatsa waterfalls meaning, “Allow Me to Flow“, Wli waterfalls is about 280 kilometers from the capital Accra The Wli Waterfalls has a beautiful view with so many fruit bats, butterflies and monkeys. Wli Waterfalls is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year, especially from April to October when the falls are more audible as they fall. This fall has a lower fall which attracts most tourists, and an upper fall where tourists who want extra adventure visit. Things to do when you visit Wli Waterfalls include a hike with your tour guide, a walk through the Agumatsa Wildlife Sanctuary, or a visit to the village ostrich farm, a new project with an NGO to create sustainable jobs with income from the sale of eggs.
The Mecca of West Africa; the Larabanga mosque
The Larabanga mosque is believed to be the oldest mosque in Ghana and one of the oldest in West Africa. It is a whitewashed mosque built in the 1400s from reeds and mud and is located in Larabanga in the Northern region of Ghana. Although the exact time it was built is not known, the mosque is believed to be in existence as far back as 1421. Oral history has it that the mosque was built through Ayuba, an islamic trader, who was traveling through the Larabanga community. Ayuba slept in the area and had a dream where he was told to build the mosque. Interestingly, Ayuba woke up from his sleep to find the foundation of the mosque already built. As instructed in his sleep, he completed the construction of the mosque. The mosque has a baobab tree next to its entrance where Ayuba was buried. The Larabanga mosque, also known as the ‘Mecca of West Africa’ was built in Sudanese architectural style and has four entrances. One for the village chief, another for the men, women and the muezzin, the leader of the call to prayer. In addition to its rich history, the mosque is believed to contain a very old Koran believed to have been delivered from heaven around 1650. Non-muslims are prohibited from entering the whitewashed Sahelian mosque which also serves as a place of prayer and pilgrimage to Muslims in the country. Image Source = Image Source Link
5 years of leadership and service; the story of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III
The Asante Kingdom has celebrated five years of leadership and service of Nanahemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The colourful durbar to climax the 5th anniversary celebration of the enstoolment of Nanahemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III was held at the Manhyia palace on Thursday 17th February 2022, and attended by Asantehene Otumfuo Isei Tutu II, the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the first lady Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the second lady Samira Bawumia, Ministers of State, members of the diplomatic corps, chiefs and the general public. Born Nana Ama Konadu, Nanahemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III, was born to Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II and Opanin Fofie. Nanahemaa became the 14th queen mother of the Asante kingdom after she succeeded her mother Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died aged 109. She was enstooled in 2017 when she turned 83 years old and was later outdoored on Saturday 6th May 2017, by her younger brother, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II. Image Source = Image Source Link
Meet Shamima Nyamekye, the 21-year old helping ambitious students land their dream jobs and schools
Anyone should be able to excel in their pursuit of higher education with just the right push. Unfortunately, not many young people are privileged to be given this push which may come in the form of education and mentoring. Shamima Nyamekye, a Ghanaian living permanently in Canada is giving thousands of young people this push through her academic mentorship business, Inspired by Shay, a registered Canadian Consultancy that provides academic mentoring to students worldwide. Through IBS Consulting, the 21 year old CEO and certified career coach is helping ambitious students land their dream jobs and schools, but everything wasn’t rosy for Shamima at the start of her journey. In 2018, Shamima was faced with the challenge of leaving her homeland, Ghana to permanently settle in Canada. This change came with many challenges including repeating her final year of secondary school (Grade 12), and consequently caused her to graduate a year later than all her colleagues back home in Ghana. She faced many more challenges, a year later in 2019, she had to navigate a new educational system. Through resilience, Shamima, which means someone who excels, graduated at the top of her secondary school class with a cumulative funding of 50,000 CAD towards her undergraduate education. Through hardwork, Shamima scaled her startup IBS Consulting into a 5+ team and launched her inaugural internship program in 2021. In a LinkedIn post, Shamima wrote, “I signed my offer to intern at a top ten global law firm in January, secured over $ 40,000 in student financial awards for my clients and I am excited for the next big thing God does in my life.” Image Source = Image Source Link
Tanzania’s White Sands Beach; soothing resort for your holiday relaxation
White Sands Beach Resort is one of finest resorts found on the East Coast of Africa in Tanzania. The resort is situated on the shores of the Indian ocean, just 25kms north of Dar-es Salaam city center and airport in Tanzania. White Sands Beach has a main foyer nicely furnished in a traditional carved wood theme. The recreational resort also provides an exquisite setting and atmosphere for relaxation and sports. Dar-es Salaam is enveloped with captivating site attractions such as an amusement park with water slides, scuba-diving centre, the kariakoo Market on Swahili Street, the National museum and more exciting additions. White Sands Beach Resort has affable services and is preferred over many hotels in Tanzania. Visit for a nice holiday time!
President Joe Biden names Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom as lead for Cancer Moonshot Project
President Joe Biden has named U.S-born Ghanaian neurosurgeon, Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom as lead for the Cancer Moonshot project to constrain cancer deaths. Dr Edjah Kweku Nduom, son of politician and businessman Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, was honored at the relaunch of the programme at the White House on Wednesday, 2nd February 2022. Introduced by Dr. Nduom, the Cancer Moonshot initiative was launched by then-Vice President Joe Biden in 2016 and is aimed at enhancing the progress level against cancer. Speaking at the event, Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom narrated how the relaunch of the project was the most exciting moment in the history of his field. ”Thank you Vice President, it is an honor being here with you and to follow the path paved by your mother and all the brilliant researchers that came before and whose shoulder we stand upon. To the First Lady thank you for your empathy and for truly understanding the pain and the promise that is – , I’m thrilled to be able to be here”, Dr. Edjah Kweku Nduom added in an acceptance speech.
