Founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria, BRECAN and First Lady of Ondo State, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu recently opened up on her battle with breast cancer. In an interview with Vanguard Newspaper, Akeredolu revealed how she was scared and devastated when she discovered the lump in her breast. She said; ”I survived breast cancer about 20 years ago. It...
Adeola Olubamiji’s story should be an encouragement to all as it is the perfect example for the phrase ‘where there is a will, there is a way’. Olubamiji who had to face a lot of struggles as a little child just to make ends meet graduated as the first black person to bag a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of...
Malala Yousafzai‘s story is one that will always be an inspiring one. Born in Mingora, Pakistan, to proud parents Ziauddin and Toor Pekai Yousafzai, Malala using the pen name “Gul Makai” to protect her identity began blogging for the BBC about life under the Taliban rule. Yousafzai, the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize at 17 was accepted...
Fundacja Jedyna Taka and Miasto Stołeczne, two physically challenged women came together to start the Only One Foundation to direct attention to the matters of women with disability in society. The foundation successfully organised various editions of Miss Poland Wheelchair competition. After four unique editions of Miss Poland Wheelchair competition, the women decided to go global, with the first Miss World Wheelchair...
Once a four year old shepherd girl – who tended goats and fetched water from the well – Najat Vallaud-Belkacem moved to France with her family to face the real world full of opportunities as well as many struggles. The Moroccan girl who had no knowledge whatsoever of French had by the end of her first year in college learnt...
Business woman, blogger, and the wife of Nollywood actor and model IK Ogbonna, Sonia Ogbonna recently shared what she believes is the secret to a happy marriage. The beautiful Colombian mother of one believes the key to a happy marriage is learning how to be happy by yourself first. According to her, ”When you find happiness on your own then...
Gone are the days when women went of of shape after child bearing or due to poor maintenance of their bodies. These days women are stepping up their games and seeking ways to maintain their body. We couldn’t help but be awed by these celebrities who with their crazy schedule still manage to give us fit-fam goals. 1.) Laura Ikeji...
Hardwork and consistency goes a long way in determining the outcome of a business, Therefore, the story of a Nigerian serial entrepreneur, Sandra Iheuwa should be an inspiration to everyone. According to her instagam page, Sandra is the CEO of Sandra Iheuwa Foundation, Bellaview Bar, Fashionbee Hair, Fashionbee Store and a host of other businesses. She started her business in...
Nothing beats the joy of finally being a mother. A certain Mrs Olaosebikan and her husband have welcomed a set of twins after 27 years of marriage. According to reports, she had them at age 57. A big congratulations to them....
A biography on Aisha Ahmad, the incoming CBN Deputy Governor. The internet was buzzing yesterday with the announcement of the nomination of Aisha Ahmad by Buhari as the next CBN Deputy Governor. Ahmad who has years of experience in the banking sector has proven she has what it takes to bring the desired change to Nigeria. Below is the biography...