As the former parliamentary leader of the opposition party, Lindiwe Mazibuko put her fair share of time and effort into South African politics. In this rousing talk, she turns to the African diaspora and makes a case for its members to return to their home countries and devote themselves to public service. "There's nobody waiting in the wings to save us from ourselves," she says. "There's just us."

Lindiwe Mazibuko: Why the African diaspora is crucial to the continent's future

Why the African diaspora is crucial to the continent's future

African diaspora's remittances to Africa ($60 billion in 2012) surpass donor aid, sparking a call for talent remittance.

Prosperity in Africa hinges on vibrant politics; young, talented Africans urged to lead with excellence and disrupt mediocrity.

Cash transfers from Africans abroad now surpass donor aid, spotlighting the diaspora's pivotal role in Africa's economic upliftment.