Francia Márquez, a formidable leader of the Afro-Colombian community, is a Colombian human-rights and environmental activist and lawyer, who is the 13th …
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60 Hearty Cheers to Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the First Female MD of Popular Nigerian Bank
Today, we honor an exceptional woman, a creative problem solver and visionary leader who has revolutionized modern finance in Nigeria and beyond. …
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Ojinika Anne Okpe, widely known as Ojy Okpe, wears multiple hats in style. In the world of modeling, film production, and television …
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Kenya’s Juliana Rotich: Pioneering Technology for Crisis Management and Connectivity in Africa
Juliana Rotich is a name synonymous with innovation and resilience in the tech world. A Kenyan information technology professional, Rotich has significantly …
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In 1991, Korka Diaw’s world shifted when she discovered that women could make a living from rice farming. This revelation ignited a …
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Meet Ladun Awobokun: The New Chief Content Officer at Filmone Limited
Filmone Limited, Nigeria’s leading film production and distribution company, has appointed Ladun Awobokun as its new Chief Content Officer. This strategic decision …
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Women Setting the Pace in Leadership: Folasade Adeyemo’s Legacy of Excellence in Ogun State
Hon. Folasade Adeyemo, Ph.D., has cemented her legacy as the first female chairman of Odeda Local Government, earning widespread acclaim for her …
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‘What I Went Through to Pull Off My Role as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’, Kehinde Bankole Reveals
Known for her versatile performances and the depth she brings to her characters, Kehinde Bankole’s latest role as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti in the …
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Meet Justice Kyra Harris Bolden – Michigan’s Youngest and First Black Female Supreme Court Justice
On January 1, 2023, Justice Kyra Harris Bolden made history as she became Michigan’s youngest and first black female Supreme Court Justice …
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Maudlyn Akosua Awuku is a leader in women’s and youth empowerment, hailing from Ghana and now residing in the United Kingdom. She …
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Goodness Taiye Adeosun’s story is one of grit, never-back-down-spirit, and remarkable achievement. A graduate of dental surgery from the prestigious University College …
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Anne-Marie Imafidon: The New Chancellor Championing STEM at Glasgow Caledonian University
Anne-Marie Imafidon, a pioneering force in the world of STEM, has been appointed as the new chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). …
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Born on June 21, Lisa Wanyande is making a big impact in African humanitarian activism at a young age. She is passionate …
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My True Colors? ‘I am a Black African Woman’, Albinism is Not a “Defect” – The Thando Hopa Story
Model and activist Thando Hopa sees a world filled with vibrant hues, even though the medical establishment would label her “melanin deficient.” …
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Meet 12-Year-Old Nigerian Chess Queen Deborah Quickpen, Set to Shine in Historic Match Against Tunde Onakoya
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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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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In a career spanning decades and defying the odds, Hon. Justice Amina Adamu Augie has become a beacon of justice, empowerment, and …
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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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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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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 …