Like other children, Adja Mariam Mahre Soro (Adja Soror) grew up glued to her television. But there was always something missing from those colourful cartoons that told tales of …
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EducationFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial Impact
Jennifer Awirigwe is creating Africa’s army of financially empowered women.
When Jennifer Awirigwe, fondly called “Financial Jennifer,” began her career with a modest N47,000 monthly salary after her national youth service (NYSC), few would have predicted the financial …
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ArtBusinessCulture and TourismEntertainmentFilm Industry
Nollywood without Netflix. What’s next for female filmmakers?
When the news broke that Netflix might pull out of the Nigerian market, it felt like a bad plot twist. This, after all, was no mere platform. For …
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ArtBusinessEntertainmentFilm Industry
Jadesola Osiberu has shaped movie culture for Nigerian millennials. Period.
When streaming giant Amazon Prime Video decided to make its mark on Nollywood in 2022, the choice of who to work with was almost instinctive- Jadesola Osiberu. The …
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AdvocacyEducationImpactMaternal HealthSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Layal Jade Tinubu is impacting the lives of women and children across Nigeria.
In Nigeria, significant challenges persist in health, education, and empowerment. The maternal mortality ratio stands at 814 per 100,000 live births, among the highest globally, accounting for 20% …
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EducationImpactInnovationSciennce and TechnologySocial ImpactTech
Ejiroghene Udu is on a mission to bridge Nigeria’s power gaps.
Power outages remain a persistent challenge across much of Nigeria, with unreliable electricity disrupting businesses and hampering economic progress. While many have accepted this as an unfortunate norm, …
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Female PoliticiansGender EqualityPolicyPolicymakers
Six progressive gender-inclusive policies in Africa since 2018.
Policies can change lives and shape the systems that govern everything from healthcare and education to safety and economic opportunity. For women, policies pushing for equality and empowerment …
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AgricultureFinanceFinancial InclusionFintechFundingStartupTech
Solape Akinpelu is building financial inclusion for rural African women.
Financial limitations continue to hold women back from starting and scaling successful businesses despite their being the backbone of many micro and small enterprises. Many African women cannot …
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Favour Abatang, founder of Her Voice Foundation (HVF), is helping teenage mothers and at-risk girls in underserved communities across Cross River State, Nigeria. Her fight began in 2020 …
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Christmas IssueImpactNon-ProfitSocial Impact
When dreams ignite- How Seyi Oluyole gives hope to girls in slums.
Life in the slums is undeniably harsh but particularly unforgiving for young girls. Confronted with extreme poverty and constant danger, many street-dwelling girls become targets of gender-based violence. …