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Tyla Wins Best African Music Performance at the Grammy Awards South African sensation Tyla made headlines at the 2024 Grammy Awards, clinching …
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Oprah Winfrey at 70: A Birthday of Gratitude and Self-Reflection
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Beyond Office Walls: Benue State Former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Tabitha Igirgi is a Champion of Transformation
The Former Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Benue State, Tabitha Igirgi has a remarkable story that has shaped her …
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Calling All African Women: Join the International Women’s Day Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya!
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Bantu Traditional Weddings hold immense cultural significance in various ethnic communities around the world, and the Bantu ethnic group is no exception. …
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Princess Fadekemi Fadojutimi: the Visionary Leader Behind Nigeria’s Ife Grand Resorts and Industrial Park
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Meet Sarjo Baldeh: Gambia’s Young Female Photographer Making Headlines in AFCON 2023 in Ivory Coast
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AFCON 2023: How Morocco’s Bouchra Karboubi Led an All-Women Officiating Team in Nigeria’s 1-Nil Win Against Guinea Bissau
Something amazing happened at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Bouchra Karboubi, a Moroccan international football referee, made history as the only …
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Victoria Esa is an inspiring leader in the field of environmental sustainability. Starting from her local community in Agila, Ado LGA of …
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Dambisa Felicia Moyo, also known as Baroness Moyo, is an economist and author who was born in Zambia. She is well-known for …
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Anike Agbaje-Williams defied societal norms and inspired generations of female broadcasters, in an era when opportunities for women in the industry were …
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A new couple making headlines in the world of sports: Sadio Mané, the talented and charismatic Senegalese football star, has captured the …
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‘I forget how tough life has been by remembering how good it is’ – Chicago’s Soulful Singer, Writer, and Storyteller Karen Underwood
Karen Underwood is a formidable presence in the world of music and storytelling, and for more than two decades, the soulful singer …
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In the often-male-dominated realm of private equity, Nobuhle Ndlovu emerged to set a new goalpost, shattering glass ceilings and redefining success on …
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Felecia Hatcher did not just build a successful career, spearheading experiential marketing, product launch and social media campaigns for global-big tech companies …
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For a season of warm embrace. A season of shared moments and the joy of celebration. As we gather around the festive …
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Vivo Fashion: Wandia Gichuru’s Odyssey from International Development to Revolutionizing African Fashion
Wandia Gichuru, in her forties, pivoted from a distinguished career in international development to becoming a pacesetter entrepreneur, reshaping the fashion landscape …
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Tariye Gbadegesin, a Nigerian-American national, has made history after the announcement of her appointment as the first African Chief Executive Officer (CEO) …

