Ijeoma Akunyili, the daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, who was a highly esteemed figure as the former director-general of Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and former Minister of Information, has recently been selected to serve as a member of the alumni board at the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the United […]
In a world where educational resources often fail to represent diversity, Tinuke Awe identified a significant gap and took it upon herself to address it. As a mother and the founder of Learning with Ez, she has made it her mission to develop a wide range of educational materials specifically designed for babies and toddlers, ensuring that they are […]
Odunayo Eweniyi stands out as a trailblazer in Nigeria’s tech industry. As the co-founder and Chief Operations Officer of PiggyVest, she has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing digital savings and micro-investment in Nigeria. PiggyVest has grown to become the largest platform of its kind in the country, empowering Nigerians to save and invest with ease. In January 2021, […]
Dr. Hokehe Eko, a renowned Nigerian doctor, has launched Glow Pediatrics, a pioneering virtual clinic designed to evaluate children with autism in the United States. Founded as an innovative pediatric integrative medicine practice, Glow Pediatrics adopts a holistic, patient-centered approach to address the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of children. Glow Pediatrics offers virtual ADHD and autism evaluations in […]
In a spectacular celebration on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, David and Chioma Adeleke tied the knot in a wedding ceremony that was nothing short of a political and cultural convergence. Held at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, in Lagos, the event showcased the profound political connections of the groom’s family, drawing an impressive array of Nigeria’s elite from various […]
Matopeda Salami Abiola King, popularly known as Tope FnR, stands at the forefront of Nigeria’s fashion scene. Her brand, Matopeda, formerly known as FnR (Frock it, Rock it), has captivated the fashion world with its choice of exquisite fabrics and innovative fashion pieces. Matopeda’s designs accentuate the sensuality of the modern woman, seamlessly merging elegance with a memorable impact. […]
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, widely known as DJ Cuppy, and her sister Temiloluwa Otedola, an acclaimed actress, continue to solidify their status as international influencers. The sisters recently graced the highly anticipated unveiling of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s latest exhibition, “NAOMI: In Fashion,” in London. Their presence at the event, which was by special invitation from supermodel Naomi Campbell […]
Elizabeth Oshoba was born on December 23, 1999, in Agbado, Lagos State. She completed her primary education there before her family moved to Tigbo-Ilu in Ogun State. Oshoba attended Ilogbo-Asowo Community High School in Ilogbo-Ota, where her journey into boxing began. In January 2023, Oshoba made history by defeating Italian Michela Braga in Copenhagen, Denmark, to win the World […]
In 2020, a startling revelation about language barriers in global online bookstores led to the creation of Batazia, an ambitious project aimed at revolutionizing access to knowledge in Africa. When the world’s largest online bookstore refused to sell three ebooks Barbara Gwanmesia had translated into isiXhosa, isiZulu, and Kiswahili due to a lack of language support, she was stunned. […]
Zambian women’s football sensation Racheal Kundananji has made history by breaking the world transfer record with her groundbreaking move to the United States National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to join Bay FC. The 23-year-old forward’s transfer from Real Madrid CFF to Bay FC in California is valued at an unprecedented $860,000 (£685,000), setting a new benchmark in women’s football […]
