Joadre

I am Joana, a Nigerian-born Austrian-based entrepreneur and activist. Founded Joadre in 2012 and continue to develop content to engage and empower African SMEs.

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How to write a blog

When I visited our Lab in Lagos in February, I engaged in a serious discussion with some digital markers as they auditioned to join our team. Btw, yes we are still searching for a competent...

Startup Nigeria. Developing a growth mindset.

We keep hearing that there are 2 types of mindset - the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. Well before I explain how you can choose the later and begin to develop your idea, lets...

Inevitable side income of human trafficking! Sustainable fashion is the future.

Retailers do not only have power but also the largest portion of the cake, leaving about 35 - 40% of the money you pay for a shoe to them. They have to survive, just like Selema. They do not have side income, no daughter to sell to human traffickers!

7 ways to protect against Covid-19.Pt. 1 

*Pardon me because this blog has to be very long! This blog article is long and I have divided it into several parts.  As we face these pandemic crises and our healthcare centres begin to get...

What is CoVid-19 a.k.a Coronavirus?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new Coronavirus which is spread primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a...

Global health challenges: Flu, water, malnutrition, now CoVid-19.

The new COVID-19 has led to more than 454,000 illnesses and more than 20,550 deaths worldwide. While we fight the CoVid-19 pandemic, we should also not forget that we have other global health challenges which...

How to capture your best business ideas.

Life in Africa is beautiful, especially if you have financial resources and access to a profound social network. But what if you come from a background where you might have to create your own blueprint...

Blueprint To Succeed in 2020

2020 came in a rush for many of us. We barely wrapped up 2019 and here we are almost 3 week in. Nevertheless, I am very excited because I have a whole lot of exciting...

There is greatness in simplicity.

I grew up in a very complex culture where you have to be super creative which on the other hand even leads to more complexity.

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Powerful traditional African music instruments. African music instruments are a part of a rich musical tradition that spans the continent.

Startup Nigeria. Developing a growth mindset.

We keep hearing that there are 2 types of mindset - the growth mindset and the fixed mindset. Well before I explain how you...

How to Succeed Without Social Capital, a.k.a Connections.

That was how I started and it landed me media attention, which later came along with a great social network. So you see that you can start, build, grow without social capital. If you wait on the excuse that you do not have connections that's why you are not succeeding, iut is a lie. It is laziness and excuses. Start what you want to start and be good, sincere at it.

6 Essentials Beyond Money To Improve Lives In Nigeria

If these six key things are solved, more Nigerians can make money and here is why. Take Tope, for example!

Why Africa’s Industry Is Just Emerging | Interview With Author Olaf Bernau

Why Africa's Industry Is Just Emerging | Interview With Author Olaf Bernau. I think Europe should think about what its role is.