At just 12 years old, Deborah Quickpen has firmly established herself as a formidable force in the chess world. With a string …
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A Milestone for an Inspirational Leader: Celebrating Yemisi Osho’s 60th Birthday
A Life Dedicated to Health and Community Service Today marks the 60th birthday of Yemisi Osho, MBE, a distinguished nurse and community …
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From the spicy stews of West Africa to the aromatic curries of East Africa, African recipes are deeply rooted in tradition and …
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Talking about contemporary literature, few voices resonate as profoundly as that of Diana Evans. Born in 1972, Evans’s unique upbringing in both …
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From Track to Theatre: Rose Amankwaah’s Journey from Africa’s Fastest Woman to London’s Longest-Serving Nurse
Rose Amankwaah, once celebrated as the fastest woman in Africa, is set to retire this month after nearly 50 years of exemplary …
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Waist beads have been an integral part of African culture for centuries, holding deep significance and meaning for women across the continent. …
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Dr. Isata Bendu Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs Discusses Women’s Empowerment and Overcoming Challenges
Dr. Isata Bendu Mahoi, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Gender and Children’s Affairs, shared her country’s strides in women’s empowerment at the 68th …
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Apple has appointed Cynthia Bowman as its new Head of Diversity. Bowman, who has an impressive 17-year tenure as the Chief Diversity, …
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Captain Theresa Claiborne, the First Black Woman to Fly in the US Air Force is Making Her final flight
Captain Theresa Claiborne, the first Black woman to fly in the US Air Force, is set to make her final flight on …
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Madison Crowell: The Inspiring Teen Who Conquered 231 Universities and Secured $14.7 Million in Scholarships
18-year-old Madison Crowell from Hinesville, Georgia, has achieved an extraordinary feat. This determined young woman not only applied to hundreds of universities …
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Meet Amina Abubakar Bello: ‘The First Lady’ of Human Rights, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. Amina Abubakar Bello is not your average First Lady. During her time as the first lady of Niger, while some were …
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Dr. Patricia Murugami, a leadership educator, renowned speaker, and host of the popular podcast “Your Next Best Self,” has become one of …
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Margaret Busby: The Ghanaian Pioneer Publisher Who Amplified African Women’s Voices in Literature
Margaret Busby, a trailblazing Ghanaian-born publisher, writer, and editor, has made indelible marks on the literary world. In 1967, she co-founded Allison …
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In Orange Farm township, just an hour south of Johannesburg, a group of women gather weekly under the pink-tinged glow of a …
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently made headlines during her visit to Nigeria, where she expressed gratitude for the warm reception …
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Meet Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi, the First Black Woman to Earn PhD in Robotics from University of Michigan
Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunbi recently became the first Black woman to obtain a PhD in Robotics from the prestigious University of Michigan. Dosunmu-Ogunbi whose …
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With a rich reservoir of experience and a profound dedication to duty, DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap has consistently demonstrated her capacity to …
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On a mission to combat malnutrition among African children with traditional, tasty, and natural cereals, Oluwatoyin Onigbanjo is recreating hope for children’s …
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Luxury designer Mimmi Ginikachi Chima unveils her latest collection, ‘A Piece of Me,’ a line designed to empower women through bold colours …
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Duchess of the Month: Elizabeth Ozua: Inspiring Success and Empowering Women in Business and Leadership
Elizabeth Ozua, a UK-born Nigerian marketing executive, has established herself as a force to reckon with in the world of direct sales, …
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Eleanor Adaralegbe Appointed as Seplat Energy’s New Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Seplat Energy, a leading indigenous energy company, has announced the appointment of Eleanor Adaralegbe as Executive Director, effective May 1, 2024. She …
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Sheila Sabune Appointed Uganda Breweries Limited Corporate Relations Director: A Seasoned Professional Poised to Drive Growth and Innovation
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has appointed Sheila Sabune as its new Corporate Relations Director, effective May 1st, 2024. In a strategic move …
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Meet Zoey Williams, 27-year-old pilot and Air Canada’s first Black female pilot to fly a Boeing 777
Ontario, Canada, has given the world another reason to celebrate diversity and excellence in aviation. Meet Zoey Williams, a 27-year-old pilot who …
