Moussa Daraba is a versatile young Guinean who stands out for his unwavering commitment to promoting the youth of his country. A television journalist at CISMEDIA and an entrepreneur at the head of Intelligentsia Guinea, he is best known for initiating the J-Awards and the Forum J-Models, two flagship events to celebrate the talents of young Guineans and make them inspiring models.
A true spokesperson for his generation, Moussa Daraba fights tirelessly to ensure that the youth of Guinea, whom he unjustly describes as lost, can be fully involved in Guinea's decision-making and development. His ambition to join the National Transition Council illustrates his desire to transform his aspirations into realities.
Introduction
Moussa Daraba is a versatile young Guinean who stands out for his commitment to promoting the youth of his country. Television journalist at CISMEDIA and CEO of Intelligentsia Guinea, specializing in communication, event and institutional, he is best known for being the initiator of the J-Awards and the Forum J-Models, two flagship events celebrating the potential of young Guineans.
Early life and Education
Although little is known about his childhood, Moussa Daraba appears to have been embroiled from an early age in values of commitment and determination. This philosophy of life prompted him to train and acquire the skills necessary to carry out his ambitions.
Professional career
In addition to working as a journalist at CISMEDIA, where he presents television programmes, Moussa Daraba embraced an entrepreneurial career by founding Intelligentsia Guinea. The company operates in the areas of communication, event management and institutional counselling, providing an ideal foundation for its initiatives in favour of the Guinean youth.
Entrepreneurship
It was as an entrepreneur that Moussa Daraba was truly able to express his passion for promoting the young talents of his country. Convinced that the youth of Guinea is full of potential despite the difficulties they face, he has launched two major projects: the J-Awards and the Forum J-Models.
The J-Awards (Guinean Youth Awards)
The J-Awards, sometimes referred to as the "Guinean Youth Awards", are a major evening of celebration aimed at highlighting talented young Guineans who are committed to the development of the country. Contrary to popular opinion, Moussa Daraba is convinced that Guinean youth has many models capable of inspiring others, but unfortunately lacking in visibility.
The first edition of the J-Awards, in 2018, was a real success, with the support of 11 ministers, senior executives and influential personalities. The success of the event motivated its organizer to go further by creating the J-Models Forum.
The J-Models Forum
In addition to the J-Awards, the Forum J-Models aims to create a space for direct consultation between the young models identified and celebrated at the Awards, and the rest of the young Guinean youth. During this forum, these models have the opportunity to speak through panels on social issues and youth challenges, with the aim of finding solutions.
In December 2018, the J-Models Forum and J-Awards were merged into an event called the "Blueweek" or "Youth Week". With the theme "Youth and illegal immigration: how to get out of the deadlock?", the Blueweek gathered 1300 young people and various personalities around this crucial issue.
CNT: National Transition Council
Convinced of the need for young people to participate in decision-making, Moussa Daraba expressed his intention to represent Guinean youth in the National Transitional Council (NTC), to which the CNRD has granted 5 seats reserved for youth organizations.
In his view, this opportunity would provide concrete legislative solutions to promote the interests of youth and the implementation of the African Youth Charter in Guinea. His priorities include citizenship education, the promotion of young entrepreneurship, the creation of a dedicated aid fund or the development of socio-educational, cultural and sports infrastructures.
Awards and Recognition
Although the exact distinctions of Moussa Daraba are not mentioned, his long-standing commitment to Guinean youth and the success of the J-Awards and the Forum J-Models testify to his recognition. His potential election to the CNT would constitute an additional form of dedication.
Conclusion
Through his rich and inspiring journey, Moussa Daraba embodies an ambitious, determined and solving Guinean youth. Through its entrepreneurial initiatives such as the J-Awards and the Forum J-Models, it works to highlight the talent of the next generation and pave the way for them to more responsibility and involvement in the development of their country.
Whether in the media, in the business world or in the public scene, Moussa Daraba stands as a model for his spirit of initiative, perseverance and willingness to bring Guinea’s youth together around a common ideal of progress. His eventual appointment to the CNT would represent an additional opportunity to realize his ambition of making youth a real player of change in Guinea.
