If you grew up listening to hit songs like “Smooth Operator” and “Sweetest Taboo,” you’ll definitely know the musical legend Sade Adu. Sade Adu is a British-Nigerian singer who is known for her grace and unmistakably soothing voice. Her sultry, soul-inspired songs struck a chord around the world in the 80s and 90s. The four-time Grammy Award winner turned 60...
Mercy Johnson Okojie is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and brand ambassador. Mercy’s versatility in every role she takes on captivates her audience, leading to numerous awards. Here is a profile of her. Early Life Mercy Johnson-Okojie was born on the 28th of August 1984 in Lagos to a former naval officer, Mr. Daniel Johnson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson,...
Sandra Tubobereni is one of Nigeria’s finest designers and the creative director of the foremost fashion brand, TUBO. She has designed outfits for notable celebrities like Rita Dominic, Adesua Etomi, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, and many more. Here’s everything you should know about her. Early Life Sandra Tubobereni was born in May 1991 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. She has a...
Angelica Nwandu is the owner of The Shade Room, a successful US-based digital media company that reports about celebrity gossip and news. Dubbed the Oprah of her generation, the company, which started as an Instagram page, has grown to become a dominant force in the entertainment industry. Here’s all you need to know about her: 1. Angelica Nwandu was...
The phrase “women are the future” is not just a mere phrase; it’s the reality of today’s world. Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is one of the few Black female physicists in the US and one of the first African American women to earn a Ph.D. in physics. The recent winner of a $1.1 million grant from the Veterans Affairs’ Office of...
African countries have been known to always have a male president but a new record has been set today, October 25, 2018, as the Ethiopian parliament recently appointed its first female president, Ms Sahle-Work Zewde. Here are a few things worth knowing about Ms. Work Zewde, who is also a veteran of the United Nations and the diplomatic corps....
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist, short story writer, and non-fiction writer. She gained her popularity through her advocacy for gender equality in the world. Chimamanda has placed Nigeria on the global scene with her achievements locally and internationally, appearing in several international conferences as a keynote speaker, where her principles of feminism were established. The feminist icon who...
Ego Boyo is an actress, producer, filmmaker, entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist whose work transcends over three decades. She has over 30 years of experience and expertise in producing and consulting on film and media content. Here is a biography about the screen darling of the nineties. 1. Nwakego Boyo (nee Nnamani) was born on September 6, 1968, in Umuahia, Abia...
Banke Meshida-Lawal is the woman behind BMPRO, a big name in the makeup industry. Her expertise has won her into the hearts of a lot of prominent clients, including First Ladies and billionaires’ wives in the country. Here are six things you did not know about the makeup queen: 1. She was born in Ile-Ife Banke Meshida-Lawal was born at...
Dayo Amusa is a Nigerian actress, singer, and businesswoman. We are sharing several things you should know about her to celebrate her on this special day. Early Life Born on July 20, 1984, as the first child in a family of five, Temidayo Amusa grew up in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, along with her mother, Mrs. Abiola Amusa, a businesswoman; and...