Duchess Magazine

In the heart of Jamestown, Accra, where boxing gyms hum with the sounds of grit and ambition, Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey began her …

In the charged atmosphere of Eugene’s Hayward Field, Kenyan middle-distance legend Faith Kipyegon delivered yet another moment of athletic brilliance, rewriting the …

Sudanese-born novelist Leila Aboulela has been awarded the prestigious 2025 PEN Pinter Prize, in recognition of her compelling narratives exploring migration, faith, …

“VacciBox was designed with our local challenges in mind. It’s versatile, reliable and localized.” With those words, Kenyan mechanical engineer Norah Magero …

“Sometimes the smallest spark—in this case, a concern over cattle disease—ignites a revolution,” says Stellah Nakirijja, and in Uganda’s heartlands, she has …

“Growing up, I wanted the average African girl to name me as her role model,” says Ada Nduka Oyom. It’s a desire …

At the inaugural week-long Things Fall Apart Festival, celebrating the 67th anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s literary landmark, Nigerian author Chimamanda 8Ngozi Adichie …

Barbra Banda, the fearless Zambian footballer and captain of the Copper Queens, is once again proving that her strength goes far beyond …

There is something almost poetic about the way Chiamaka Nnadozie commands the goalpost, silent but unmissable, humble yet imposing, composed but fiercely …

In anticipation of the CAF Women’s Cup 2025, one name is steadily rising above the rest, radiating promise and power with every …

In a bold and timely move, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the South West, Moremi Ojudu, …

Dr. Hajara Umar Sanda has been officially recognized as the first female Professor in the Department of Mass Communication. Her promotion, which …

When America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, the ideals of liberty, justice, and self-governance were etched into history. But while …

Councillor Sade Etti has emerged as one of the most dedicated voices in Hackney’s local government, championing housing justice and inclusion with …

Despite living in an interesting time where power is defined as loud and ruthless, Aisha Achimugu walks quietly, but where she walks, …

They say greatness often announces itself with noise, with medals, with speeches, with flags. But sometimes, it arrives quietly, through the small …

Some names do not need loud introduction, they announce themselves by the weight of their work and the stillness that follows when …

“Changing narratives begins with walking into communities, seeing their struggles, and breathing life into their hopes,” Moremi Ojudu often says, and it …

When a young girl in Nigeria fell critically ill, her family did everything within their power to save her. They scoured for …

Dorothy Phillips’ story is one of quiet strength, hard-earned success, and unshakable belief in the power of education and determination. It begins …

In May 2025, Funke launched a bold new prison-rehabilitation pilot program in Ondo State, blending legal support, emotional healing, and vocational training …

In the fast-paced world of African tech, Odunayo Eweniyi stands out as a builder—not just of companies, but of futures. As the …

In the heart of Ghana, Winifred Selby is proving that innovation and sustainability can ride hand in hand. As the founder of …