EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Curse of Being Rich
from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode
The Resource Curse in Africa (20th–21st Century)Africa’s problem has never been a lack of wealth or resources. The African economy was designed to extract and not to build.The resource curse has shaped African politics, power and the African mentality. But it doesn’t have to shape the future.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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The Resource Curse in Africa (20th–21st Century)Africa’s problem has never been a lack of wealth or resources. The African economy was designed to extract and not to build.The resource curse has shaped African politics, power and the African mentality. But it doesn’t have to shape the future.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode
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