United Nations’ Peace Ambassador, Bolaji Ajayi Williams, has called for international harmony, using literacy and cultural exchange as the primary engines.

A statement yesterday stated that she spoke during a literary event on her books: ‘The Akiti The Hunter series (Parts 1, 2, and 3)’ in Berlin, the German capital.

Williams emphasised that reducing global conflict is the first step toward a more innovative and humane world.

She explained that a landmark celebration of heritage held to commemorate Black History Month served as the Berlin leg of her European tour for her acclaimed children’s book series, Akiti The Hunter, adding that the choice of location was deliberate and poignant.

According to her, while Germany’s diversity is growing, the demographic landscape remains distinct compared to the United States (U.S) or the United Kingdom (U.K), noting that the United States had a black population of approximately 12-14 per cent while the United Kingdom (specifically England and Wales) has a Black population of approximately 4 per cent.

Williams observed that the response from local children was ‘incredible,’ as they engaged with heroes from backgrounds different from the traditional Western canon.

In an era dominated by social media and Artificial Intelligence, Williams urged parents to take a ‘militant’ approach to physical books. While acknowledging the utility of technology, she argued that the decline in focus could only be countered by a robust reading culture at home.

Williams advocates building home libraries from infancy, insisting that education begins at home, not just in the classroom.

According to her, having physical books accessible in the household makes reading a natural, daily habit rather than a chore.

She reiterated that storytelling remains one of the few universal tools capable of bridging the gap between nations and shaping the next generation of empathetic global leaders.