Brigadier General Amanda Azubuike, a distinguished military leader, has made history in the United States (US) Army. Amanda Azubuike, 57, was born in London to a Nigerian father …
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Born to Nigerian parents but raised in the United States, Chiney Ogwumike became one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball before retiring in early 2024. She …
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 when she became the first woman and the first African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Now, at 70, she …
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Nigeria’s Tommie Edwards is innovating the UK’s recruitment process.
Recruiting often feels overwhelming for hiring managers, who spend countless hours sifting through CVs in search of quality talent. This tedious process frequently leads to missed opportunities with …
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Emmanuella Mayaki: Nigeria’s 15-Year-old tech prodigy to watch.
Emmanuella Mayaki, a 15-year-old Nigerian tech prodigy, is transforming the tech space in the diaspora. At age 13, she gained admission to Mary Baldwin University in the United …
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Lady Akosua Dentaa Amoateng MBE embodies excellence, inspiring countless individuals through her remarkable achievements. Born in 1983 in Juaso, Ghana, Amoateng moved to the UK at age five, …
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Bola Bardet plugs the diaspora to Africa healthcare with Susu.
Healthcare in Francophone Africa faces significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient funding, and a shortage of medical professionals. According to a recent paper by Research Gate, sub-Saharan Africa bears …
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Breaking Barriers: Varaidzo Kativhu’s path to success at Oxford and Harvard.
Dr Varaidzo Kativhu, affectionately known as Dr Vee, was born in Zimbabwe and raised in the UK by her single mother. Growing up in a low-income environment, she …