You will be mesmerized by the stories that illustrate the remarkable life of Yene Assegid. Reading Butterflies Over Africa will touch your heart and bring forth tears of joy, compassion and laughter. As you immerse your self in this colorful tale of Yene's life, you will begin to see the world and the continent of Africa through the eyes and heart of this emerging African leader and Global citizen. Read more.

“An important and extremely informed new voice for troubled times. Assegid sows stories and with them, nurtures original ideas and philosophies, and does so with enormous passion and diasarming honesty.”

Joan Baxter
Author of Dust in Our Eyes:
an unblinkered look at Africa
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Come meet author Yene Assegid April 26–30th at TEDxSoweto in Johannesburg, South Africa. For more information, visit the conference website.