Nifemi Aluko, Author at KPA

28 Jul 15

Quick Fancy Hair Bands

Today, we’ll be looking at really simple hair bands you can make to – match your outfits, solve bad-hair-day problems or add a fancy touch to your outfit. Difficulty Level: Ridiculously Easy Time: 10mins Items Needed Fabric (will be cut into strips based on the circumference of the head that…

12 Jul 15

Prof. James Patell: Manufacturing in Africa can unleash untapped potential

James Patell is the Herbert Hoover Professor of Public and Private Management at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University. He is is a Business School Professor with an Engineer’s training. He and his three brothers worked in their father’s tool and die shop as teenagers, and then he went to MIT,…

01 Jul 15

Prof. Hau Lee (Part 3): How innovation can be fostered to create unique products

The last part of the three-part conversation with Prof. Hau Lee of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Listen to first and second part of the conversation. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/212889858″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Read Transcript below: [kpakpakpa.com] Similar to the Shanzhai, you can find innovation on a small scale…

01 Jul 15

Prof. Hau Lee (Part 2): Challenges and competitive advantage for African manufacturers

Continuing our conversation with Hau Lee. This is second part of our three-part interview with the Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Click here for the first part of the conversation [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/212888590″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Read the transcript below:…

01 Jul 15

Prof. Hau Lee (Part 1): The importance of manufacturing to development in Africa

Hau L. Lee is the Thoma Professor of Operations, Information and Technology at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. His areas of specialization include global value chain innovations, supply chain management, global logistics, inventory modeling, and environmental and social responsibility. He is also the faculty director of the Stanford Institute…

06 Apr 15

Simple Baileys Cream and Coconut Dessert

So, I made the ‘no fuss coconut cake’ last weekend- Thanks @T-tos!! It was beyond yummy, and easy to make too. I decided to use the coconut cake to make a lil dessert/night cap to wrap up the weekend (last Sunday) and relax one last time before the week started……

06 Apr 15

Stock Investing Styles

There are various ways to invest and make money in the stock market, however there are two basic approaches, fundamental and technical, to participating in the market. Fundamental approach involves using companies’ revenue, earnings, and future growth outlook to make investing decisions Technical approach involves making investment decisions based on…

06 Apr 15

Perfect Weekend Cocktail – The Wellington

First of all, you should know that I named this drink “the Wellington” a few minutes ago…so don’t go up to a bartender demanding “the Wellington” without knowing what it is, before the guy (or babe) will try and shame you. So, a little background on this drink… I really…

06 Apr 15

Non-Surgical Recovery Process for Achilles Tendon Tear

It’s a couple of days after your injury and you are gradually coming to terms with what just occurred – You tore your Achilles tendon and you’ve responsibly gotten yourself to a doctor (Read steps to take after an Achilles tear). They’ve put your injured foot in a temporary splint…

06 Mar 15

Bottle-cap earrings: Love Africa

So I saw a friend from Zimbabwe wearing this cool bottle-cap earring, so I decided to make one. You may ask what a bottle-cap is. It is a coke or fanta cover. Things you need: Two bottle caps. Spray paint Paint markers or permanent markers Earring hoops. some extra time…