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Mo

6 years

Last year this time I wrote why Yemen cannot achieve all three at the same time: Peace, Economic Opportunity and State Legitimacy. I argued that the Yemen paradox means achieving only two out of the three, hence a trilemma.

Mo

@Moalsalafi

7 years

My analysis on the few options Yemen has. And why the people matter more than state legitimacy:

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5 years

A day spent on Lagos waters

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6 years

It’s too early but I’m excited to attend my first Nigerian wedding :D

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6 years

So I wake up to see myself in a meme 😂 I must say the replies were very inspirational. I did win my fight for Jollof. Overall, My Agbada and Shaku Shaku moves qualified me to live my Yoruba Demon dream.

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6 years

Agbada, Jollof, Shaku Shaku and babes. @Innovictor ’s wedding was mad o! Congrats again! #AVA2018 #YorubaDemonProcessin #Holywater #vibranium #adaro

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5 years

Self-reflection: my two years time in Nigeria. When I was first told about the opportunity to reallocate from Germany to Nigeria, I was very excited. By then I already finished my masters in African business relations, where 🇳🇬 was a major interest given its strategic role.

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5 years

I spent the week sailing with friends in Croatia. Besides having had a good time, I am also very happy that I am starting my new job in for a VC firm in Germany. This comes with the sad news that I’ll be officially moving out of Nigeria for now. I am humbled, proud and thankful!

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Thank you Nigeria! You have humbled me. I dey loyal!

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

It’s been exactly one year since I left Nigeria. It was therefore very refreshing and humbling talking and spending time with such high caliber figures in Berlin. @elnathan_john @FakhuusHashim

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@Moalsalafi

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@shaunmmaguire @scottiev this really sounds like every other American I know who spent 1 day transit in Paris and then claims he is been to Europe lol

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

The total number of registered companies in Nigeria is 2,794,860. If every company hires 10 people all of Nigeria is employed. Here is the catch: the problem never been about jobs; but rather about productive jobs.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Liking my new place. #ikoyilivin

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@Moalsalafi

3 years

Moderna has officially stated it has no vaccine supplies for Africa in 2021. Where as AstraZeneca told the African Union to "speak to India's Serum Institute maybe you can negotiate something"

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@King_Raheemah Dance. Dance. Jollof rice. Dance. Jollof rice. Dance.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@louisaeze21 Shaku Shaku ✅ Jollof rice ✅

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@Moalsalafi

3 years

Feels good to be back! Lagos we dey

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5 years

Gotham City

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Lagos within a lapse of 30 mins.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@theOnchedotaiwo @BLXKickx Certified.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

🔸Nigeria is a tough country o! It has poor infrastructure, largely lawless, & has omnipresent poverty. 🔸by the same token, Nigerians showed me what resilience, hope and determination is. 🔸The important role of private sector and communities in creating opportunities.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Excited to continue to work on Africa's development, this time by working with local entrepreneurs.

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@GreenTecCapital

5 years

@GreenTecCapital is very happy to announce that @moalsalafi has joined the team in the role of analyst. He brings extensive market research experience as well as deep local knowledge to the GreenTec team. Read more:

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

How it’s going...

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

In two years, I’ve probably eaten 20+ kg of jollof rice, crashed multiple weddings, wore more natives than suits, and of course mastered few moves :))

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Startup pitch deck.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

So much I have learned and earned in self-development during my time in Lagos and I would love to give back. In my new job in Germany, i will continue to vouch and promote for African entrepreneurs and do my best to source support for the ecosystem.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Had the utmost pleasure to meet up with @EfosaOjomo in Lagos and had him sign me a copy of his book. The book really changed my world-view on how I used to see development.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Major key learnings: 🔸Unlike the rest of expats, I had less of a culture shock moving to Nigeria, than to Germany previously. (Fun fact: I always felt nostalgic during power cuts as it reminded me of my home country Yemen lol)

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

Eid Mubarak

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Having worked in Nigeria -and in management consulting- for an year now, my motto and key learning has been always TRUST! No matter how bad or good business models were and in spite of my fear being sometimes played out, I had to completely adhere to the rules of the game.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

I’m excited to make a career shift from consulting to an investment startup focused on investing in startups in developing countries using the blockchain technology. I’ll act as a scout (market and startup analyst) aiming at developing vehicles to facilitate finance ease.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@MerciePinky Ose :)

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

It was at this moment I realized I didn’t want unseasoned chicken anymore.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@Amani_Art Haha thank you for elaborating further. I am pretty aware what a Yoruba demon is😈

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Excited to launch a collection of #jollofrights T-shirts very soon. Because Jollof is more than just rice - it’s a right!

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

I got so used to wearing trads.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

🔸people matter. It matters to understand markets, ecosystems, governance and systems. 🔸narratives are key to drive hope, restore social cohesion and encourage entrepreneurship. 🔸structural change is both bottom-up and top-down.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Spent my bday today attending a number of meetings with my client and renowned potential partners when introducing automated solutions for Nigeria's industries. I learned a great deal from both the culture and technical aspect of the business. New knowledge is rewarding.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

27 we dey

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

Hi, currently working on program to facilitate strategic partnerships for African tech-enabled companies with european companies. If this is interesting for your company please reach out. We have the resources and I would like to help.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

West Africans have interesting names. I just met a guy called Alter Ego.

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

The decade of leap: Left home (war-torn Yemen) by 21➡️spent 2 years as dish washer➡️joined leading business School (Masters degree+Student of the year) ➡️Strategy Consulting(Team lead Nigeria)➡️Impact investment Africa focused VC

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Excited to continue to work on Africa's development, this time by working with local entrepreneurs.

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@Moalsalafi

10 years

Far away from politics...I have never saw such a splendid sky view! One breathtaking photo of Old Sanaa #Yemen http://t.co/dKR1Ls7Ept

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Just ran into Mo Gawdat at the airport security check! I told him how his book helped me cope moving to Lagos from Frankfurt by striving to match expectations with reality. One of the most content people!

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

@fkabudu Masks are patriarchal

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Found my spot in Lagos. I now know where I will be spending the break.

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@Moalsalafi

3 years

Excited about my move to Nairobi. Let’s linkup!

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Eid Mubarak!

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Home for the next 6 days

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Guyyy, the keys dropped whilst driving. I was confused!

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@Moalsalafi

3 years

Also turned 29 last weekend. It’s apparently my last year of the second decade. Been good. Growth is nice. So moving forward.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

I spent the past two years sourcing and originating foreign investments in automotive manufacturing to Nigeria. My efforts were largely thwarted, by various stakeholders, and so it did not happen so far. I spent two weeks in Ghana and we have something concrete.

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

The world should remember how young Nigerians operated a more effective alternative system powered by technology & engineered by women all without political ambition! Respect!!! #EndSARS

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Gang gang👊🏽

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5 years

@FakhuusHashim You are not going to stand between me and my Naija peepu. You you back to your country Yemen :P

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

I will be speaking tomorrow at the Lagos Startup Week on the startup ecosystem. I’ll present some findings on the challenges the ecosystem faces and the new financing structures available in the market.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Cozy boat ride after-work, to catchup with the boys. Always inspiring to learn from them.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Today marks my year anniversary in Nigeria. I dey look for more :)

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Slayer of brits; mother of dragons.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Things got interesting after I decided to share a flat with Nigerians young professionals (whom I didn’t know before) to immerse myself a bit and understand culture and life style. Thanks to @fibrehomes

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

I am quite upset that advancing my career is limited by the passport I hold.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

In two years I’ve built myself a network with solid access points. I’ve conducted more than 20 market research projects, facilitated the entry of 7 companies and a JV. I have built team of two analysts - which are now in leading positions.

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@Moalsalafi

7 years

My analysis on the few options Yemen has. And why the people matter more than state legitimacy:

The Yemen Paradox – Why it can’t make peace, create economic opportunity and restore state legiti...

Before the conflict, Yemen had faced severe adversities: Poverty, unemployment and economic decline on the economic front, and power struggle, local grievances and terrorism on the political front.…

projectnewyemen.wordpress.com

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

I stopped by @gossyomega today to say hi. He received his Prosperity Paradox copies. I took it out my copy from my bag to brag (knowing that I was introduced to @EfosaOjomo via him). We discussed the future of education, innovation, Nigeria, and Yemen. P.S: he tired to smile!

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Croatian 🌄

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

@MakiSpoke Nothing against her, but your bias, makes her the greatest of all time for you alone - maybe?

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@Moalsalafi

3 years

Yeah, Gossy in town

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3 years

The Kingmaker and the prince // @gossyomega

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Thank you @FannyFacsar for catching up with me on my last day in Lagos and for being very engaged in creating awarness about Yemen.

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@FannyFacsar

5 years

Meet @Moalsalafi from #Yemen who is pushing for change from abroad, poised to motivate the Yemeni youth. I met him in #Nigeria . He is one of thousands of the Yemeni diaspora. This is his story: 👇🏾

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

Two years strong @walletsafrica merch. I dey loyal @thejohnoke

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Spending Eid in Lagos got me like...

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

See person pikin...

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

“Scarce...Mighty scarce sir” responded Mark Twain, when asked on how men would be without women.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Haha love this!! Can you also photoshop Sanwo’s face instead of the Batman sign?

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@Moalsalafi Yes.

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

New wfh setup. Ready for lockdown 2.0

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

My country is so cool. We have VAR in street football!

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VAR (🎥: @KKharbach )

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6 years

Nigeria has much to offer, so I get to give something back.

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6 years

So should we talk about me or Jollof rice? :)

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6 years

It’s too early but I’m excited to attend my first Nigerian wedding :D

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4 years

Nigeria’s generational sequence: 1960: fighting for independence 1999: fighting for democracy 2020: fighting for prosperity (?)

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4 years

This makes me miss Lagos sha

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4 years

Are you ready for the weekend because we are.... 😎⛵🌅☀️

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

The idea of me leaving Nigeria is coming to reality and I feel ironically melancholic about it.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

I respect myself very much in Nigeria, even when I know that the system is broken and powerful elites can be very malicious. Playing the blame game is not noble if you want to be an outsider hero. Instead have some skin in the game.

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5 years

#NewProfilePic

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4 years

The sincere story behind how Paga and Apposit met is why I believe in founders communities. If not university mates, team buildings and boot camps should contribute to strengthening positive-sum games across industries & borders for founders. @gossyomega started something similar

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Nigeria’s Paga acquires Apposit, confirms Mexico and Ethiopia expansion by @JakeRBright

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7 years

Just earned my Master's degree; and am thankful!

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6 years

#LagosBoats Launch! 🛥 🎉 Thank you @gossyomega for the invitation!

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4 years

Before I left Nigeria, I got myself this art piece of Balogun market from a local artist in Jakande. It’s finally hung up on my living room. And I really like it! It has those hustle feels and exerts energy. A reminder of human ingenuity even in the toughest places and times.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

I'd love to meet a mosquito in person one day. Probably have a chat over a drink on the pursuit of happiness.

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4 years

@gossyomega

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@Moalsalafi

4 years

GOSSY is crushing it!!!

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

In Nigeria most simple conversations intensify into discussions and arguments (not necessarily opposing) which end up blaming the government in despair. Reminds me a lot of Yemen. People in fragile societies know only one stakeholder. And they expect it to solve everything.

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Super excited to be a visiting instructor at @BAUExecutive !

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9 months

@pyjama_ceo Movie is about envy. But with layers to it, such as power dynamics and gender roles both personally and professionally. Using investment banking as a stage is brilliant, making 10x more intense. The bottom of it to me was how ego can take over you and self-distruct along the way

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

@NaijaFlyingDr This is some black mirror stuff!

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

Weekend things

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

First day at my new job, first startup meeting was with @IBBabalola . Haha small world! Just last week he celebrated my leave from Lagos😂. Anyhow, side note: very excited about the future of @musterngr

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@Moalsalafi

6 years

Seven ways to sustain high performance in public sector.

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

. @StearsBusiness is cascading 2019 with brilliant, informative & insightful pieces!!

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6 years

@zainabeze1 @potam1304 Don’t worry about them. You are smart & pretty!

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3 years

2020 was the year I rediscovered my yo-yo skills

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@Moalsalafi

5 years

When Bill Gates was asked on the solution for climate change, he said “innovating across the sectors of emissions”. He did not say, policy making, carbon taxes, governance, energy efficiency...etc. something to ponder

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Jim Ovia

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