Despite its important energy resources, Africa generates only 3,1% of the world electricity, less than any other region of the world.

Without access to adequate energy services, the majority of Africans would continue to suffer from deep poverty, since energy is required for industrial and commercial growth, and most basic domestic needs such as cooking and heating.

We're really aggressive about energy management. The less electricity you have to use, the less you have to generate. Renewable energy is great, but if you don't even have to use that, that's better.

Is it a fact -- or have I dreamt it -- that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of miles in a breathless point of time?

You feel the electricity and the energy. We are giving something to them -- our gifts -- and they are giving something back to us -- their appreciation. And it's a beautiful exchange. That's why I'm a performer.

The good news is that the current energy prices are underestimated and utility charges such as water and electricity are sure to increase, led by pressure from climbing energy consumption.