Temilade Salami, a Nigerian environmentalist and circular economy advocate, has emerged as a leading force in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation across Africa. With over four years of impactful experience, she has dedicated herself to fostering environmental sustainability through innovative youth-led initiatives. As the Executive Director of Ecowarriors, one of Nigeria’s largest networks of professional environmentalists, […]
Ekhlas Ahmed: A Refugee-turn-Changemaker Through the Power of Education
At just 25, Ekhlas Ahmed is a reference of defying immense challenges to shape a brighter future for herself and others. Born in Darfur, Sudan, Ekhlas endured the devastating impacts of conflict, fleeing her home with her family to seek refuge in Egypt before eventually resettling in Portland, Maine. Despite losing two critical years of education during this upheaval, […]
David Moinina Sengeh: Pioneering Innovation and Education in Sierra Leone
Dr. David Moinina Sengeh stands at the forefront of Sierra Leone’s modern renaissance, combining his roles as the nation’s first-ever Chief Innovation Officer and its current Chief Minister. Born and raised in Sierra Leone, Dr. Sengeh’s academic journey is as impressive as his professional milestones. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences from Harvard College and a Ph.D. […]
Gambia’s Alhassan Susso Transforming Education and Lives in the Bronx
Alhassan Susso was born in The Gambia and was nearly blind from a degenerative eye condition. Susso immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 with dreams as vast as the Atlantic he crossed. Today, he is not only a celebrated educator but a beacon of hope for underserved youth, proving that adversity can be a catalyst […]
Ariana Oluwole: Supporting Early Childhood Education and Women Potentials
In a nation where access to quality early childhood education remains a challenge, Ariana Oluwole is paving the way for holistic child development through her groundbreaking initiative, Narnia Day Care. Located in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Narnia was born out of necessity when Oluwole, a young mother in 2012, struggled to find a daycare center that aligned with her vision […]
Obum Ekeke: A Leading Authority in AI Education and Champion of Diversity in Tech
Obum Ekeke, OBE, is a trailblazer in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) education and a leading voice for diversity and inclusion in the tech sector. With over 20 years of experience in educational innovation and technology, Obum has dedicated his career to ensuring that the benefits of AI are accessible to everyone, particularly individuals from underrepresented groups. His […]
A Journey of Resilience: Arooj Sheikh’s Path to Becoming a UK Solicitor
From a young age, Arooj Sheikh harbored a dream that seemed insurmountable: to qualify as a barrister in the UK. Raised in Kenya by a single mother, Arooj’s aspirations faced numerous obstacles. Her mother, a guiding force in her life, always encouraged her to dream big, emphasizing that it wasn’t where she studied that mattered, but what she did […]
International African Child Day: Barbara Gwanmesia Births Batazia and the Quest for Universal Knowledge Access in Africa
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. […]
Raheem Sterling Foundation Scholarship Program: Empowering Future Entrepreneurs
The Raheem Sterling Foundation has launched a scholarship program set to provide 14 students from King’s College London and the University of Manchester with essential financial support and mentorship over the next three years. This initiative, targeting students from Black, African, and Caribbean heritage from socio-economically under-represented backgrounds in Greater London and Greater Manchester, aims to bridge the attainment […]
Dorothy Jean Tillman II: From Prodigy to PhD at 17
Dorothy Jean Tillman II’s participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement marks a new chapter in a remarkable academic journey that began when she took her first college course at just 10 years old. This Chicago teen, known affectionately as “Dorothy Jeanius,” has now become the youngest person to earn a doctoral degree in integrated behavioral health at […]