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“Find your driving force and don’t let the crowd sway you from it.” – Saudat Salami, CEO, EasyShop Easycook Ltd.
In the words of Carlos Castaneda -“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves …
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“I probably have the same kind of past as a Julianne Moore or a Sigourney Weaver, but they far surpassed me in …
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The startup story of a fashion designer turned passionate social entrepreneur empowering disadvantaged South Africans with skills– Balungile Sokhulu
Take one talented young fashion designer with a great eye for detail and a creative flair, and combine it with a passion …
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Adhiambo Mula-Lauwers – The startup story of a South African footwear brand turning the traditional concept of shoe design on its head
GALAGO is a footwear brand with a difference. It not only celebrates an African aesthetic, embracing the traditional techniques and craftsmanship renowned …
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At 26, Romola Adeola, a Nigerian, is the youngest PhD holder from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She talks to MOTUNRAYO …
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“I Was Saved by Someone, and I Can Do the Same for Someone Else.” — Jaha Dukureh, L’Oreal Women of Worth Honoree 2015
When Jaha Dukureh was a child growing up in Gambia, she was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), a brutal and widely …
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You may have heard of Lolo Jones: the 33-year-old track and field and bobsledding powerhouse who will compete in her fourth Olympics …
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Amazing! Olajumoke Orisaguna has been featured on CNN! In an Interview with CNN’s Stephanie Busari, Olajumoke and TY Bello shared the story …
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When Corrie Harris noticed a disconnect between the mainstream fashion world and multicultural designers, she launched EnTouch Fashion, a public relations and …
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We recently caught up with Sheneka Adams, owner of the S. Adams Collection, to discuss why she decided to give up her career as a video …
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Frustrated by the lack of skin-tone choices to go with her ever-expanding wardrobe, Nubian Skin founder, Ade Hassan, decided it was time …
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Mireille Karera – The Startup Story Of A Rwandan Entrepreneur Providing Bespoke Consulting And Coaching Services To Clients Around The World
Many entrepreneurs take a personal passion and turn it into a business. In the case of Mireille Karera, she had a passion …
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‘If You Are In It For Money, You Will Get Disappointed Very Fast’: Tendai Makeri Talks About Career In Modelling
Kenyan model Tendai Makeri is staging a fashion industry takeover. Dark-skinned, buxom, and beautiful, Tendai has the frame of Fatima Siad with a Kate Upton sized chest, and if there …
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Megan MacDonald – The Story Of An Inspirational Social Entrepreneur Giving Independence And A Bright Entrepreneurial Future To Deaf Women Artisans
For deaf women in Africa, life can be tough and the opportunities for employment and independence extremely limited. But one social entrepreneur, …
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Akosua Afriyie-Kumi – The Inspiring Startup Story Of A Ghanaian Handbag Designer Turning Traditional Hand-Weaving Techniques Into Luxury Must-Have Accessories
AAKS was founded by talented designer, Akosua Afriyie-Kumi, with the goal of introducing the world to the weaving techniques done by the …
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Nigeria: My Husband Almost Sold Our House To Fund My Cancer Treatment In US – Sammie Peters
This exclusive encounter with Sammie Ayoka Peters,wife of Afrojuju Music founder, Sir Shina Peters is deeply emotional. The beautiful woman wept. She wept for Africa and her …
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Susan Barnes – The Startup Story Of A Social Entrepreneur Providing South African Girls With Dignity And Education
The Subz Pants and Pads – Project Dignity social entrepreneurship venture was born out of one woman’s desire to address a major problem amongst …
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“Only Determination And Willpower Will Help You Achieve Your Goals”- Angolan Top Model, Sharam Diniz
Angolan born model Sharam Diniz has an impressive modeling portfolio – the winner of Ford Supermodel Portugal and Look Model Search has worked for so many top fashion brands from the …
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Liz Atukunda and Bunda Anne Katende – The Story Of Two Young Women Entrepreneurs From Uganda Who Are Creating Authentic One-Of-A-Kind Handbags
Capturing the spirit of Africa is central to the vision of the women entrepreneurs behind the BIIKA brand, which celebrates Africa Rising …
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“Sometimes You Have To Go Overseas If You Want to be Successful”: Julia Tsile Talks About Model Life in South Africa
With her combination of beauty, talent and passion, Botswana born model Julia Tsile discusses how she moved away from her home country to pursue modeling in South …
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Model Adeola Ariyo Talks Model Life And Why Eku Edewor Is Her No 1 Celebrity Style Icon
How did you get into modelling? Adeola: I got scouted by an agency in London. I was only 13 and had absolutely no …
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Throwback Interview : “I’m Constantly Reminded That I’m A Minority But I’m Bigger Than That.”-Gloria Ogunbambo
British-Nigerian playwright Bola Agbaje impressed with her debut play Gone Too Far! Ahead of the dvd release in Last year, Gloria Ogunbambo caught …