At this session of SQI College of ICT’s MindTalk series, Debo Thomas Olushola challenges young people to rethink what it takes to be truly significant.
Using stories like Tunde Onakoya’s “Chess in Slums” movement, and civic innovation platforms like BudgIT, Debo draws a sharp line between following the familiar and daring to pioneer.
He reminds us that unpopular ideas often feel risky because they’re untested, but they also carry the greatest potential to transform lives and industries.
Key Takeaways
- Popular doesn’t always mean impactful.
- Unpopular ideas may look foolish at first, but persistence proves their power.
- The next frontier for Africa is in imagination, not imitation.
- Builders must resist the comfort of the “known” and embrace the uncertainty of pioneering.
Event Details
Event: MindTalk with SQI – The Power of the Unpopular Idea
Host: SQI College of ICT
Format: YouTube session
