Team Imani and Team Okuafo Pa took the 2nd and 3rd places respectively in the 2025 Ideal Africa Competition at the Accra chapter of this year’s Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP).
Their presentations distinguished them through originality, symbolism and thoughtful reflections on Africa’s development journey.
The Ideal Africa session was introduced during this year’s LDTP to give participants the opportunity to imagine the future they desire for the continent and express those ideas through creative and visual forms. As part of the challenge, all groups were required to conceptualize their Ideal Africa and present their interpretations during the finale.
Team Imani secured 2nd place with a powerful concept built around the theme “darkness outside, light inside.” Their presentation used an integrity detector as the central symbol to illustrate the belief that Africa’s true progress begins internally. According to the team, a continent shaped by leaders and citizens who value integrity and justice will naturally influence its systems and communities for the better.
Their concept emphasized that young people who cultivate inner light become catalysts for transformation in their societies. Through symbolic illustrations and a bold moral message, Team Imani delivered a presentation that resonated strongly with peers and facilitators.
Team Okuafo Pa claimed 3rd place with a compelling drama performance and symbolic artwork centered on the theme of a peaceful Africa. Their message envisioned a continent where conflicts give way to honest dialogue and reconciliation. By using drama and visual symbolism, the team highlighted that peace is intentional, nurtured through choices rooted in empathy, understanding and unity.
LDTP, which is in its 13th consecutive year and is a 6-week workshop organized by Youth Arise Organization, empowers young people to design solutions and become agents of change within their communities. The introduction of the Ideal Africa session added a fresh creative dimension to this mission, inspiring participants to think boldly and constructively about Africa’s development journey.
Written by Samuel Nii Adjetey
