Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, recently shared a hopeful message about Africa’s future. He believes that Lagos, Nigeria’s major business city, could grow to become the largest city in the world.

He said this growth reflects how Africa is becoming more important globally in today’s world.

Gates was speaking at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event held in Lagos. He talked about Africa’s strong advantage — its young and growing population. He even called Africa the most exciting part of the world in this century.

He explained that Africa is home to many young people. In fact, more than half of all babies born during this century will be African. According to Gates, this will have a big impact on global trends and changes.

Lagos, in his view, shows what’s happening in many African cities. He said Lagos is likely to become the largest city in the world, and that this will create a lively and active place that the rest of the world will be watching closely.

Even though the future looks bright, Gates said that success depends on what actions are taken now. He stressed that smart investments, especially in healthcare and education, are key to unlocking Africa’s full potential.

He ended by saying that the next 20 years are very important. If the right choices are made, Africa’s young people can bring amazing progress and a bright future for the continent.