Timilehin Bello, CEO of Media Panache, stands as a symbol of resilience and innovation in the Nigerian entrepreneurial scene. His journey from starting a public relations agency with zero capital on a WhatsApp group in 2016, at a time when Nigeria was on the brink of recession, to being listed on Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 in 2021, is […]
Esethu Cenga‘s journey from the Eastern Cape to Cape Town has been a vibrant blend of personal growth, academic rigor, and entrepreneurial spirit. Having moved to Cape Town in 2013 to study at the University of Cape Town, Esethu’s curiosity and passion for positive change quickly propelled her into the forefront of addressing socioeconomic challenges through innovative solutions. As […]
Nigerian social media entrepreneur Clara Chizoba Kronborg has made history by breaking the world record for the longest interviewing marathon with an astounding time of 55 hours and 24 seconds. The previous record of 37 hours and 44 minutes, set by Rob Oliver (USA) in 2022, now seems a distant memory as Clara shattered it by nearly 18 hours. […]
Oluwafemi Ositade, a 17-year-old Nigerian student, has made waves in the academic world with his exceptional achievements in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Securing an outstanding 2nd place in Nigeria with a cumulative score of 358, Oluwafemi’s remarkable performance is a testament not only to his intellectual prowess but also to the dedicated support he received from […]
In a remarkable feat of endurance and mental fortitude, Tunde Onakoya has set a new world record for the longest continuous chess game. This achievement underscores Onakoya’s passion for the game and his commitment to promoting chess as a tool for education and empowerment. His record-breaking accomplishment not only highlights the resilience and strategic prowess required in chess but […]
Dr. Vicky Minkah-Adom, a partner in the NHS, UK, delivered a thought-provoking presentation at the Duchess International Women’s Day Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, calling for greater support and understanding for mental health issues, particularly among women and girls in Africa. Her message was clear: the stigma around mental health must end, and communities must come together to support […]
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At the Duchess International Magazine IWD Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Yinka Odeajo, the Managing Partner of Custodian Global Consult, delivered a poignant speech on the significance of financial empowerment for women and girls in contemporary society. He underscored the catalytic influence of social media as a vehicle for advancement and encouraged women to leverage these resources for entrepreneurial […]
Cllr Lilian Seenoi-Barr has emerged as a prominent advocate for human rights and social justice in Northern Ireland. Joining the SDLP team on Derry and Strabane District Council in June 2021, she has brought her extensive experience as a human rights campaigner and community leader to the forefront. As the Director of Programmes at the North-West Migrants Forum, she […]
In a powerful keynote speech at the Duchess International Women’s Day Conference in Nairobi, Eunice Ezeoke, President of the Women in Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria, made an urgent call for gender equality in the workplace. Ezeoke addressed a room filled with industry leaders and stakeholders, stressing that without inclusivity, there can be no true progress in any […]
