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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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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Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, first African queen to receive London Award.
Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, recently achieved a historic milestone as the first African queen to receive the distinguished Honorary Freedom of the …
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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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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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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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Ndidi Nwuneli is promoting leadership, and social change in Africa.
Serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and expert in African agriculture, nutrition, and social innovation Ndidi Nwuneli was 25 when she accepted the challenging offer to establish and lead the FATE …
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Jennifer Shigoli is getting African students ready for the workforce.
Jennifer Shigoli is transforming the African job market through Arizona Vocational Training College (AVTC). Her entrepreneurial journey began in her early years in Tanzania, where she learned the …
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Blandine Umuziranenge is steadily ending Rwanda period poverty.
Menstrual health and hygiene are essential for the well-being and empowerment of women and adolescent girls. However, in Africa, many face significant barriers that hinder their ability to …
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Adrienne Tikolo raises dyslexia awareness in Nigeria.
Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects the way individuals process written language. It is a common problem in Nigeria as everywhere else, and Dr Adrienne Tikolo is …