Busayo Sotunde
Busayo Sotunde is a prolific writer with special focus on Business, Entrepreneurship, Reproductive Health and other development issues in Africa. Her articles have been published by different outlets including Investing Port and Ventures-Africa.com. She has a penchant for reading and sustainable development. Follow Busayo on Twitter @BusayomiSotunde-
Community Champion: Nigerian Couple Use Their Wedding Reception To Educate People On Malaria Prevention
by Busayo Sotunde - Dec 24, 2014Wedding ceremony is one of the biggest events any individual would host in his or her lifetime. It brings together families, friends and associates, many of who turn out in large numbers with gorgeous attires. For... -
Nigeria: Young People Seek Active Role In Politics
by Busayo Sotunde - Dec 23, 2014A cursory look at Nigeria’s leadership system reveals that young people are yet to actively take up leadership roles and participate in governance process. Hence, it will be safe to say that youth participation in Nigeria... -
Weekly Report: Rural Africa Development So Far
by Busayo Sotunde - Dec 19, 2014As usual, every week we monitor progress and evaluate reports on how development is faring in terms of development. This week we have been able to track down reports from different parts of Africa; from the... -
How Far With Rural Development In Africa?
by Busayo Sotunde - Dec 12, 2014What are those things that need to be done to move rural Africa forward? The answers are right here! Every week, Rural Reporters chronicle reports and opinion on rural Africa to draw attention of stakeholders to... -
Top Stories on Rural Africa
by Busayo Sotunde - Dec 5, 2014Every week, we look at stories making headlines on rural development in Africa. These stories are not necessarily based on rural locations but are sometimes those that can improve the lives of rural dwellers in Africa... -
Updates On Rural Africa
by Busayo Sotunde - Nov 17, 2014Education School Lessons By Radio In Sierra Leone, Liberia With the nationwide closure of schools in Liberia and Sierra Leone due to the Ebola outbreak, and with no immediate prospect of them reopening, a growing number... -
Rural News Africa: Top Stories of The Week
by Busayo Sotunde - Nov 11, 2014More than half of the African population live in rural communities, yet prominence is placed on report from urban communities. To correct this deformity, Rural Reporters was created to bridge the information and development divide between... -
Lack Of Funds, Not Skills, Hinder Women Empowerment In Rural Africa
by Busayo Sotunde - Nov 8, 2014Tosin Taiwo is the founder of Street2School, an education-centric, non-profit organisation that provides education opportunity to children in under-served communities. A voracious social worker and volunteer, Tosin’s work is deep rooted in rural communities where she... -
What’s The Gist In Rural Africa?
by Busayo Sotunde - Oct 29, 2014Every week, we look at stories making headlines on rural development in Africa. These stories are not necessarily based on rural locations but are sometimes those that can improve the lives of rural dwellers in Africa... -
In Nigeria, An Organisation is Empowering Children Beyond The Classroom
by Busayo Sotunde - Oct 23, 2014Raquel Jacobs’ dream is to help as many children as possible get access quality education, especially beyond the four walls of the classroom. An avid social worker, Raquel has volunteered in many marginalized rural communities in Lagos State,...