Temi, the daughter of billionaire Femi Otedola, makes a huge feat as the first African digital ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. French multinational cosmetic brand, L’Oreal Paris has unveiled Temi Otedola as its African Digital Ambassador. With her appointment, she becomes the first African to attain this position. The company announced the partnership in a statement on Sunday. Describing the collaboration...
A Nigerian, Ranti Agbaminoja, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Board of Directors, of Waterlight Save Initiative, a non-governmental organization committed to ameliorating the plight of the poor worldwide, particularly through sustainable water management. She is expected to provide strategic direction and foster collaborative efforts within the board and the broader community. The statement read in part, “Agbaminoja’s...
From winning a Grammy to being one of Nigeria’s most sought-after female singers, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has shown she has what it takes to be a star. In this interview titled ‘Flow With Korty‘ with Korty EO, a popular YouTuber and filmmaker, Tems has shown her vulnerable side as she talks about growing up, her music career,...
The fashion world was thrown into mourning on Wednesday, June 5 over the news of the death of Teni Oluwo, a fashion stylist and influencer. Teni who goes by the name ‘Style Territory’ on social media, is said to have passed away at the age of 35. However, the cause of her death is unknown. Her sister, Adetoke Oluwo, confirmed...
In what has been termed as a historic landslide win, Claudia Sheinbaum has been elected as Mexico’s first female president. She also becomes the first Mexican president from a Jewish background. Ms. Sheinbaum will replace her mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, on October 1. Preliminary results showed that the 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico City won between 58%...
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has named Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha as its inaugural Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition in Nigeria. A statement by the US Embassy in Abuja explains that, as the Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition, Chioma Chukwuka has agreed to work to raise awareness about maternal health and child nutrition, promote healthy behaviours, and disseminate key...
Anita Okoye is over the mood as she graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia. The mother of three took to Instagram to make the announcement. She wrote: With immense pride and gratitude, I celebrate this incredible milestone: Graduating with an MFA in Luxury and Brand Management from @scaddotedu This achievement is a testament to my unwavering...
A Nigerian student battling kidney disease faces deportation from the UK over tuition fees. Sue Agazie, a Nigerian Ph.D. student, is currently facing deportation from the UK over her inability to pay her tuition fees. Agazie, a Ph.D. student at Newcastle University, who is battling with kidney disease, has been told to leave the UK by July 20 or make...
Let these words from Genoveva Umeh at TedxLagos Women inspire and spur you to action this week. Nigerian-British actress, Genoveva Umeh has detailed her experiences and journey from her childhood days growing up as a young girl in Enugu to being an immigrant in the United Kingdom and finally becoming a Nollywood star in a TEDxLagos Women video that was...
A Nigerian, Abigail Marshall Katung, has emerged as the first African Lord Mayor of Leeds in the United Kingdom. With her appointment, she becomes the city’s 13oth Lord mayor and the first person of African descent to hold the position. A statement on the council website confirmed the appointment following the Leeds City Council’s annual general meeting on Thursday night....