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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

New York, NY
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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 8 Oct 2018
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    “My father wants me to work in government, but I think there are plenty of problems we can solve ourselves. So I’d rather be an entrepreneur. Two issues we have in this country are erratic power and excess trash. So recently I’ve been dreaming..."pic.twitter.com/FUDOWlql9h

    5:40 PM - 8 Oct 2018
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    • Ty Emeka Nwachukwu S. Lactose Intoler.Ant.X AwoDarkoa Anwawa Ime Asia González El 🌈🇪🇺🇮🇹 Pokkel... UKIE 😷
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      2. Tachi‏ @lotachiokafor 8 Oct 2018
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        The power is stable, no need for extra energy.😭😭😭 Lord I see how other nations are enjoying. Do it for my country Nigeria

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      3. Nugwa‏ @ojfells 10 Oct 2018
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        If you worked in the power agency, will you tell anyone your power supply is bad?

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      1. Me gustas cuando callas‏ @Tbest255 8 Oct 2018
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        Hopefully this young man pursues his waste to energy plant because that’s what innovation is about, finding better ways to do something!

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      1. Dawn‏ @KitchenTravels 8 Oct 2018
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        Loving every one of these posts from Africa. ❤️

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      2. Adriane ™️  ☘‏ @Kagonu 8 Oct 2018
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        @ShaineNigel You should team up with this dude.

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      3. Nigel Shaine‏ @ShaineNigel 9 Oct 2018
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        We definetly have the same views but as @Travellarh said theres a political motive and it sucks. But we'll find a way though

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      1. Nic_Odemus‏ @Nic_Odemus 9 Oct 2018
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        . . .. personally, I don't want anyone calling Ghana dirty.

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      1. Adedeji Mofiyinfolu‏ @Mofiyinfolu 9 Oct 2018
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        I'ld like to encourage you. The electricity coy would do anything to avoid competition. Alternative is a brilliant idea. Kindly forward with it. Don't be distracted!

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      2. Gayelle‏ @Gayelle10 9 Oct 2018
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        I miss Ghana every single day. The people in particular are so loving and welcoming.

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      3. aforo  🕵‏ @awere_jnr 10 Oct 2018
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        💜

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