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 […]
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 […]
Temitope Adeshina‘s breathtaking performance in the women’s High Jump at the Texas Relays left spectators in awe as she cleared a height of 1.87m with grace and precision. Displaying remarkable athleticism and skill, Adeshina dominated the competition, showcasing her prowess as one of the top high jumpers in the world. With her sights set on new heights, she fearlessly […]
Favour Ashe‘s astonishing performance at the Florida Relays sent shockwaves through the world of track and field, as he shattered the elusive 10-second barrier in the men’s 100m sprint. With a blazing time of 9.99 seconds and a tailwind of 0.7 meters per second, Ashe not only secured victory but etched his name in the annals of sporting history. […]
Eni Aluko, the former Aston Villa and Angel City sporting director, is making waves in the world of women’s football as part of the groundbreaking multi-club ownership group, Mercury 13. This consortium has pledged a staggering $100 million (£78.6 million) investment into women’s football clubs across Europe and Latin America, signaling a significant shift in the sport’s landscape. The […]
