Gifty’s plan after Secondary school was to work and gather some money in preparation for university. So, she got a job as...
The CEO of EbonyLife Media, Mo Abudu has been awarded the 2019 Médailles d’Honneur in Cannes at MIPTV, becoming the first African...
This journey has indeed been challenging…. amidst the ASUU strike extending this program for almost 2 sessions, the turbulent waters at one...
As Simileoluwa begins a full operation of her food business next month, she will become the first Nigerian restaurant in the city...
Oyeyimika Adeboye has become the first woman to be appointed by Cadbury Nigeria Plc as its Managing Director since the establishment of...
"Yesterday I walked my first show ever—Vuitton. I’m proud to say that I am the first Nigerian woman to walk that show."
For her feat in MSc Chemistry, Chinelo received 20 gold medals and five cash prizes, the highest ever in post-graduation studies, during...
Tolu, an Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa, is the only woman from...
FORBES WOMAN AFRICA launched a new initiative, The New Wealth Creators list, where female entrepreneurs on the African continent running businesses and...
Oluwaseun is the founder of Stand to End Rape, an NGO advocating against sexual violence and providing support for survivors. A survivor...
I grew up in an environment that was hostile to women and girls. An environment where women and girls were often marginalized...
The Women’s Prize for Fiction is one of the most respected, most celebrated and most successful literary awards in the world. An...
Google showcased inspirational quotes across various languages by thirteen international female trailblazers—both past and present and Chimamanda’s quote was featured.“I matter. I matter equally....
“This year, we celebrate the daughters of the continent for their dedication to disrupting the status quo locally and creating safe spaces...
The MIPTV Médailles d’Honneur are awarded to senior executives who have, through their talent, leadership and passion, made a significant contribution to...
While training to become a social worker, she became more exposed to the concept of self-love and decided to help young black...
She has developed educational apps and animated video content for children in Africa. Her award-winning products help students understand the importance of...
Listed alongside eight others, each of the women will receive $110,000 in charitable grants from L’Oréal Paris . they will also to...
Top four Nigerians beauty vloggers killing it on Youtube!
Chinonye Chukwu, has become the first Black woman to win the Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize for her U.S. Dramatic entry,...
Ruth also works very closely with the Nigerian Nurses Charitable Association in the UK, and mentors several Nigerian nurses via a virtual...
Diagnosed with the cancer of the bone at 20 and having one of the limbs cut off, Adenike has since moved on...
With more than 100,000 copies of her previous works sold, between 8,000 and 10,000 copies of Dear Ijeawele will be published for...
Society says, "don't do this because you are a girl and you're black", but Funmilola says, "challenge stereotypes and you will go...
Shortlisted for developing Zenafri, an app that teaches toddlers basic language and numeracy skills in their native tongue, Elizabeth will be the...
“I want to show what Africa is from an African’s point of view, and the quickest way to educate people is through...
Temilayo Abodunrin is a nine year old saxophonist, who started playing at the age of six.
When I first told my mum that I wanted to be a boxer, my mum said, no, that I am a girl...
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and raised in England, Noo is the daughter of the iconic activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa. She attended King’s...
So, for three years, she decided to do what her parents wanted but she wasn’t happy doing it. After failing the first...