"Africa is like a sleeping giant," says journalist and satirist Adeola Fayehun at the beginning of this hilarious, incisive talk. "The truth is I am trying to wake up this giant. That's why I air the dirty laundry of those in charge." Follow along as she roasts corrupt African officials and shows why the continent already has all it needs to take its rightful place on the world stage -- if only leaders would start taking responsibility.

Adeola Fayehun: Africa is a sleeping giant -- I'm trying to wake it up

Africa is a sleeping giant -- I'm trying to wake it up

Africa boasts 31% of the world's gold and 57% diamonds, yet leadership fails to harness these riches for growth and prosperity.

Highlighting African excellence abroad, underscores the continent's potential stifled by poor leadership and lack of resources.

Urges a shift from waiting for divine intervention to proactive governance, utilizing Africa's abundant resources for development.