In a world where opportunities are scarce, it’s essential to seize them when they appear. This is particularly challenging for child-headed households, especially when the primary caregiver is a young girl tasked with supporting both elders and younger siblings. Valentine Shoti, equipped with a remarkable capacity to navigate such adversities, embraced these challenges. Despite the daunting obstacles she faced, Valentine established her own peanut butter manufacturing company and even acquired a plot of land. On this land, she built a home for herself, her grandmother, and her little sisters. Her achievements caught the attention of Patience Chigwida, who conducted an interview with Valentine at her home in Dema. To learn more about her inspiring story, watch the video on YouTube.
Tendai Nheta
Tendai is a writer and researcher with a strong interest in electric vehicles, African development, and pan-African thought. His work explores issues shaping the continent’s future, with a particular focus on innovation, mobility, and sustainable progress. He is also the founder of Chorus Revival, a men’s mental health advocacy organisation committed to advancing well-being, dialogue, and meaningful social change.
