In an exciting move towards greater representation and inclusivity in the literary world, acclaimed actress Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, have launched JVL Media, a book publishing company dedicated to amplifying diverse and authentic voices. Partnering with author Lavaille Lavette, JVL Media seeks to break new ground in the publishing industry by providing a platform for stories […]
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. […]
Jaedyn Shaw, the 19-year-old rising star of the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT), etched her name into the record books on Saturday by becoming the first player in team history to score a goal in each of her first five starts. Her remarkable achievement came as she netted the opening goal in the USWNT’s 2-1 victory over Japan […]
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 […]
At the Duchess International Women’s Day Conference 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, Chief (Mrs) Elizabeth Ozua, an Independent National Sales Director of Mary Kay Cosmetics UK & Ireland, delivered a powerful presentation that called for the global empowerment of women and girls. Themed “Inspire Inclusion: Supporting Women and Girls in Leadership, STEM, Business, and Talent Development,” her speech outlined key […]
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 […]
