King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister. With her appointment, she becomes the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world, after Tunisia’s Najla Bouden. The 50-year-old urban planning minister and mayor of Marrakesh has been tasked with forming a new government, according to a statement...
Bodhana Sivanandan has made history by becoming the youngest player in chess history to earn the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title. 11-year-old Sivanandan, who originally hails from India, earned the WGM title while representing England at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The London-based player competed at the tournament, which ran from September 15 to 27, and secured her third...
Mo Abudu is one of Africa’s most influential media entrepreneurs and a woman whose journey has become a source of life lessons and has inspired countless women to dream bigger and pursue their ambitions regardless of age or circumstances. From her early days as an HR consultant to starting Moments With Mo in 2006 and now being a renowned filmmaker...
Danielle Adewusi has emerged as Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 at the pageant’s grand finale, which took place on Sunday, September 27, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Representing Lagos State, the medical doctor beat 19 other contestants to be crowned winner at the end of the night. According to the organizers, Adewusi impressed the judges with her...
Darasimi Nadi is a Nigerian child actor, model, and TV personality who has captured the heart of Nollywood audiences with her impressive performances. At a young age, she has emerged as one of Nollywood’s most promising child actors. Here is a brief profile of her life, career, and recognitions as she turns 15. Early Life Darasimi Destiny Nadi was born...
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a film screening in a single location, with 51,000 people watching the movie at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the highly anticipated premiere. Guinness...
Olori Atuwatse III, wife of the Olu of Warri, has opened up about her marriage, revealing her husband’s stance on polygamy and marrying multiple women. She said this while speaking in an interview with BBC Pidgin, adding that she is like three women and is more than enough for him. “First of all, His Majesty no go fit change im...
From globally celebrated novelists to emerging voices gaining international recognition, these female authors have taken Nigerian stories beyond the country’s borders and onto some of the world’s most prestigious literary platforms. Their books have won major awards, earned critical acclaim, and captivated readers across the globe. Here are eight Nigerian contemporary authors whose books have been groundbreaking in African...
A total of 123 women are seeking election to Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats in the 2027 general elections, out of a total of 1,303 candidates. The figures are contained in the final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 elections. The list shows that female candidates are contesting Senate seats across several...
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has said she no longer desires to return to Nigeria following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. Adichie spoke during a recent interview with The New York Times, where she spoke about his death and the circumstances surrounding it. When asked whether Nigeria remained close to her heart, the award-winning writer said the tragedy...