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....
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, took in a new wife, Naomi Silekunola, on the 19th of October, 2018, at the royal palace in Osun State. The announcement put the whole of social media in a frenzy as Ooni of Ife shared the news via his Instagram page. The 25-year-old was wedded to the Oba on Thursday in the ljapo...
Njideka Akunyili Crosby is a visual artist from Nigeria who is doing big things in the art industry in the United States. Her painting, Bush Babies, was auctioned by Sotheby’s for a whopping sum of 1.2 billion naira. Here is a biography about her. 1. Njideka was born and raised in 1983 in Enugu, Nigeria. 2. Her parents are late....
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...
Zainab Ahmed has recently been appointed as the acting minister of finance by President Buhari. She is a seasoned public servant who has many years of experience in the financial and governmental sectors. She was appointed after the resignation of Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on the 14th of September, 2018. ALSO READ: 13 Things You Need To Know About...
Ex-Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun is a woman of excellence. She made headlines when she was involved in a certificate controversy, leading to her resignation as minister. Here are some things to know about her. 1. Kemi Adeosun was born on the 9th of March, 1967, in London. 2. She hails from Ijebu Waterside, Ogun State. 3. Her father was...
Cicely Tyson is an iconic, award-winning American actress who has featured in films and stage plays. The 93-year-old actress has recorded several achievements, one of which is the prestigious Honorary Academy Award. Here is a biography of Cicely Tyson. Early Life Cicely Tyson was born on the 19th of December, 1924, in New York City. She grew up in Harlem,...
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...