Cancer among black populations is rising at an alarming rate, prompting the question: can we learn from the largest land animal that rarely gets cancer? This talk explores how nature’s hidden genetic code can be leveraged to prevent cancer and save African lives from the emperor of all maladies.Intro audio: Chillout by AudioCoffee | https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Professor Rotimi is a Biochemistry professor whose research explores how African DNA holds vital clues to cancer prevention and cure. He combines scientific expertise with a passion for turning genomic discoveries into life-saving solutions for Black communities. His portfolio spans 50+ studies on genomic and inflammatory factors in prostate cancer among African men, the impact of vitamin D deficiency, and effects of environmental toxicants.His team’s groundbreaking work has identified unique tumor signatures and BRCA mutations in African patients, paving the way for population-specific precision medicine. A Fulbright Scholar and honored researcher, Professor Rotimi advances precision oncology, policy, and equitable cancer care across Africa and its diaspora. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx