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Africans. The notion that Africans can be capable, hard-working, successful professionals creating world-class products and services is largely alien to the American mindset. The media and, sadly, the NGOs, are largely responsible for this perception of Africa. But because I believe in "Criticize By Creating", I created Tiossan as a fun and value-creation oriented way to positively change the perception that the world has of Africa.
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