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The Angelic Troublemaker: Tariq Lawal on Lagos, Tokenism & The Future of Africa

  1. The Angelic Troublemaker: Tariq Lawal on Lagos, Tokenism & The Future of Africa Joshua T Berglan 'The World's Mayor' 1:11:30

We are going to Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking into the eyes of the future, and the future is fearless. Joshua T. Berglan sits down with 19-year-old Tariq Lawal—poet, tech entrepreneur, and “Angelic Troublemaker.”

They discuss the raw energy of Lagos, the danger of climate ignorance, and the frustration of being a “token” youth voice in UN boardrooms. Tariq challenges the “lazy Nigerian youth” stereotype and offers a masterclass on why citizen journalism and environmental literacy are the keys to saving our planet.

“The world is sweet, but humans make it difficult.” It’s time to make it simple again.

Learn More about my guest,.

*18 years old Tariq Lawal emerges winner of UNODC’s #BeWildForNature Wildlife Sensitization Campaign and Competition | UNODC

https://www.unodc.org/conig/en/stories/18-years-old-tariq-lawal-emerges-winner-of-unodcs-bewildfornature-wildlife-sensitisation-campaign-and-competition.html

*Shaping the Future of Lagos Island’s Children and Youth | UNICEF

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/stories/shaping-future-lagos-islands-children-and-youth

*Tariq Lawal | Global Citizen

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/projects/emerging-creatives/2024/tariq-lawal

*Tariq’s Climate Awakening | UNICEF

https://www.unicef.org/nigeria/stories/tariqs-climate-awakening

Joshua T. Berglan is a visionary multimedia creator and social empowerment leader, renowned globally as "The World's Mayor." As an award-winning producer, internationally bestselling author, and pioneering show host, Joshua is spearheading a transformative movement at the intersection of media literacy, accessible education, and community empowerment.

His ground-breaking works include the game-changing book "Media Company in a Box: Independent Media in the 4th Industrial Revolution," providing a roadmap for ethical media entrepreneurship leveraging emerging technologies like AI and the metaverse. Joshua's raw, redemptive memoir "The Devil Inside Me" chronicles his journey overcoming addiction and trauma.

The World's Mayor Experience, Joshua's innovative media platform, features empowering content tailored for under-served groups like at-risk youth, mental health communities, formerly incarcerated individuals, abuse survivors, human trafficking victims, and disabled people. As a proud advocate from these marginalized backgrounds himself, Joshua is dedicated to amplifying unheard voices through media skills training and accessible business mentorship.

While his inspirational books are available at bookstores worldwide, Joshua has made "Media Company in a Box" freely accessible at public libraries globally, exemplifying his commitment to democratizing vital knowledge. As a SCORE mentor, he provides pro-bono coaching to entrepreneurs and nonprofits.

Through immersive virtual experiences, online academies, published works, advocacy initiatives, and an upcoming worldwide touring show, Joshua Berglan is sparking a people-powered renaissance - equipping a global community of ethical storytellers and digitally literate changemakers to reshape societal narratives for the better.