TED India Fellows Announced!

From the TED Website:

TED is thrilled to announce the 103 TEDIndia Fellows! This diverse group of artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, musicians, activists, doctors, researchers, filmmakers and teachers provides a snapshot of the creativity and innovation emerging from South Asia.

The list includes notable individuals working within Africa such as:

Olatunbosun Obayomi (Nigeria) – Biotechnologist focusing on the production of alternative energy from organic wastes
Chelsea Strayer (US/Ghana) – PhD candidate at Boston University in biological and cultural anthropology studying Asante indigenous healing rituals in Ghana
Andy Okoroafor (France) – Founder of Clam, a creative studio that includes Clam Magazine and Clam Films
Peace Anyiam-Osigwe (Nigeria/UK) – Lawyer, filmmaker and founder and CEO of Africa Movie Academy Awards
Leila Chirayath Janah (US/Kenya) – Founder of Samasource, a social business enabling marginalized people to receive life-changing work opportunities via the Internet

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