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Beatrice Ayikoru has long been a stalwart in Ugandan athletics, both as a former athlete and as an administrator. Her recent appointment …
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Lesego Chombo – Botswana’s Trailblazing Beauty Queen, Lawyer, and Youngest Cabinet Minister
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Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s sixth president, has consistently broken barriers throughout her political career. In May 2025, she was honored with the …
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Kirsty Coventry, a decorated Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe, made history in March 2025 by being elected as the first woman and first …
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Beauty. Brain. Intelligence: How Amadou Elizabeth Aminata Turned Mockery into Money
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In African literature, few people are as brightly woven as Yvonne Vera. Born on September 19, 1964, in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Vera emerged …
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Joyce Banda stands out as a symbol of resilience and empowerment. Born on April 12, 1950, in Malemia, Malawi, Joyce Hilda Ntila …
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In Nollywood, where storytelling and cultural representation meet, one name has consistently risen to the top: Funke Akindele. As we reflect on …
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Thuso Mbedu and Viola Davis Set to Star in Film Adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
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In an industry where legacy is often measured by the accolades one receives, Nia Long’s upcoming star on the Hollywood Walk of …
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Toyin Abraham’s ‘Alakada’: Setting Nollywood Afire with a N460 Million Box Office Milestone
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The name Ellen Johnson Sirleaf stands out not just for breaking the glass ceiling but for shattering it into pieces. Known as …
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In the heart of Kenya, where the land speaks through its rich soils and vibrant wildlife, there lived a woman whose name …
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Certain individuals stand out not just for their academic prowess but for their transformative impact on society. Professor Mojisola Adeyeye is one …
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Navigating Professional Spaces: The Symbolic Power of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Collar
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Dawn Staley, the head coach of the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, has just secured a contract extension that not …