Is it a coincidence that recent leaders have African roots? Charismatic people like Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Desmond Tutu, Paul Kagame and Barack Obama have been praised for their knowledge, vision, skills, unifying abilityand their thoroughness. These are leaders who focus on vision, courage, passion and compassion. They are builders, peace makers and campaigners for equal rights. A substantial part of this leadership style is the African philosophy of Ubuntu. Ubuntu means simply ‘I exi...

‘Funga Alafia! A warm welcome to you, lovely people!

The Sages of the World have asked me, Balla the Griot, for help! The fog has engulfed an African village, and their water source has turned into ice! The Sages chose me because I know beautiful legends and stories that the young and old can learn from. Stories about determination, bravery, passion and the courage to help other people. I’m sure the fog cannot compete with that!

Luckily, Aimée is going to help me. She’s good at tellin...

This beautifully designed calendar by Ubuntopia is about the colourful change of seasons and the circle of life's special moments. It does not only offer you moments and days to remember; this calendar will inspire you to create new memories, grant you a positive mindset, and shape new perspectives.

Have you ever noticed that your biggest moments of change derive from someone asking you a question that reaches your heart? At instant, you feel the overwhelmingly positive energy draw near you f...

A beautifully illustrated, artistic children’s book featuring a mix of comics, an overarching storyline and background information. In the book Balla, the Griot, tells two stories from Africa that are hundreds and hundreds of years old in a modern and at the same time magical way. Stories about love, friendship, cleverness and leadership.

Balla and the Forest of Legends is written for all children who love beautiful stories, and especially for children who have a special connection with Afr...

It is 10 o’clock! Yungo, the strange bird, is hungry. But Anansi the sly spider has run off with its basket of kiwis! Yungo asks you, the reader or narrator, and the animals in the Forest for help.

Yungo changes its colour depending on how it feels: green when happy, yellow when sad, dark blue when angry and light purple when it is afraid.

An adventurous and funny story about sharing, forgiveness and friendship.

Inspired by the African Ubuntu philosophy: ‘I am, because We are’

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