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How Lois Auta became a voice for Nigeria’s physically impaired.
Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water. This debilitating disease enters the body through the …
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BusinessFemale EntrepreneursHealthSMEsSocial Impact
Joan Nalubega pioneers affordable malaria solutions in Uganda.
Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges in Africa, affecting millions across the continent each year. Spread by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, this …
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Chioma Ude, Author of AFRIFF, First Lady of African Media.
It all started with the dream of a Nigerian woman to create a platform that would showcase the stories of diverse African filmmakers. In 2010, this dream birthed …
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ArtCulture and TourismEducationFeaturesFilm IndustryGender EqualityImpactLeadershipSocial ImpactYouth Empowerment
Seven remarkable women in film to look out for at AFRIFF 2024.
The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2024 celebrates the richness and diversity of African cinema, providing a premier platform for storytelling and creative exchange. As a hub for …
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Circular EconomyClimate actorsClimate ChangeImpactInnovationSocial ImpactStartup
Lorna Rutto tackles pollution and deforestation through EcoPost.
Growing up in the Kaptembwa Slums in Kenya, where she witnessed the effects of pollution and deforestation, climate advocate Lorna Rutto was troubled by how people hurt the …
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ImpactLeadershipNon-ProfitSocial ImpactSocial Justice
Olufunke Adeoye advocates for reforms in Nigeria’s justice system.
Nigeria’s justice system faces a crisis that affects thousands each year. More than 70% of the country’s correctional population are pretrial detainees, with nearly a quarter held for …
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ArtCircular EconomyExclusiveFashionImpactSMEsSocial Impact
Deborah Adediran is building luxury fashion from upcircled waste.
If you never thought your ‘sachet water nylon’ could be useful after being disposed of, think again! Nigerian eco-conscious fashion designer Deborah Oluwadunsin Adediran is changing the African …
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Climate actorsClimate ChangeEducationFood SecurityImpactSocial Impact
Temitope Okunnu promotes sustainable practices across Nigeria.
The environment in Nigeria is under severe strain, affecting communities throughout the country. In the Niger Delta, an area abundant in oil, the consequences are particularly evident, as …
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HealthImpactInnovationSMEsSocial ImpactStartupTech
Yvette Ishimwe is giving Rwandans access clean water through IRIBA Water Group.
For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …