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Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
April 19, 2022
Born 17th May, 1952, respected as a living legend, referred to as the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian press, Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress, human right activist, social activist, and journalist, politician, recording artist and X Factor series judge. She is from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato, North Local Government Area … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Onyeka Onwenu
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Men You Should Know – Charles Soludo
April 19, 2022
Charles Chukwuma Soludo was born on the 28th of July, 1960. The man, popularly referred to as Charles Soludo, is a Nigerian Professor of Economics and a former Governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Soludo: Brain x Intelligence x Excellence Soludo is a core professional in … Continue reading Men You Should Know – Charles Soludo
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Women You Should Know- Adenike Oshinowo
April 19, 2022
Nigerian talk show host, entrepreneur, former pageant director and style icon; that is another possible summary of the woman, Nike Oshinowo. The proper appellation should be, Adenike Asabi Oshinowo but Nike Oshinowo suffices as the name. Born in 1966, Nike Oshinowo was raised in Ibadan and England at different times of her life, attending boarding … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Adenike Oshinowo
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Women You Should Know – Kemi Adetiba
April 19, 2022
Early life Born in Lagos on 8 January 1980, Kemi Adetiba is a Nigerian music video director, filmmaker, and television director whose works have appeared on Channel O, MTV Base, Soundcity TV, BET and Netflix. Born into the family of Dele Adetiba, a veteran in the advertising and broadcast industries who played a pivotal role … Continue reading Women You Should Know – Kemi Adetiba
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Men You Should Know: Victor Olaiya
April 19, 2022
Described by Alhaji Alade Odunewu of the Daily Times as “The Evil Genius of Highlife,” Victor Olaiya is considered to be one of the best trumpet players in Nigeria. His career started out playing a variety of music including waltz and highlife. In 1952, Victor Olaiya decided to form his own band which became known … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Victor Olaiya
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Women You Should know: Binta Ayo Mogaji
April 19, 2022
Binta Ayo Mogaji is an actress well known for many her appearance in Yoruba movies and fondly referred to as Igbanladogi, a name she got from her role in a film titled ‘IGBALADOGI’ years back. Binta Ayo Mogaji is a veteran Nigerian actress and was born in 1964. Mogaji is a native of Agbo-Ile, Ibadan. … Continue reading Women You Should know: Binta Ayo Mogaji
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Women You Should Know: Hilda Adefarasin
April 19, 2022
Hilda Adefarasin in the mainstream cycles is popularly regarded as a Nigerian women’s rights activist and former president of the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS). Though that is not incorrect a description, it is however well incomplete. The name Adefarasin in itself rings a bell in different terrains, but especially in the Christian domain … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Hilda Adefarasin
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Men You Should Know: Dr. Wale Sulaiman
April 19, 2022
The pride of being Nigerian is often awoken when one hears, reads, or sees the success stories of other Nigerians, especially as they take the lead in making a difference in their various fields of endeavour in the diaspora. Dr Wale Sulaiman’s recent achievement is one of such examples, as he’s been appointed Ochsner’s … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Dr. Wale Sulaiman
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Men You Should Know- Herbert Macaulay
April 19, 2022
He was born and christened, Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay, on the 14th of November 1864, in Broad St. Lagos to the family of Thomas Babington Macaulay and Abigail Crowther. The man- popularly referred to as Herbert Macaulay, was a Nigerian nationalist, politician, engineer, architect, journalist, and musician and is considered by many Nigerians … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Herbert Macaulay
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Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi
April 19, 2022
Florence Omagbemi was born on February 2nd, 1975 and hails from Delta state of Nigeria. The player who has represented the Nigerian female national team, playing the positions of defender and midfielder is part of Nigeria’s mould of elite athletes and exemplary sportswomen. Omagbemi has made history and is still making history in Nigeria’s football. … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Florence Omagbemi
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Men You Should Know- Benson Andrew Idahosa
April 19, 2022
When September 11 is mentioned, the first thought is probably the historically calamitous day for the world; the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks in the United States. But long before those, September 11th was destined to produce the contrary of what will happen many years later; the birthing of arguably, Nigeria’s and Africa’s most … Continue reading Men You Should Know- Benson Andrew Idahosa
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Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
April 19, 2022
Margaret Ekpo, a pioneer female politician, a women’s rights activist and a social mobiliser; that’s an introduction to the woman, more so, at its basest. Born on the 27th July 27, 1914, Ekpo was born in Creek Town, Cross River State, to the family of Okoroafor Obiasulor. Early life and Education Margaret was a leading … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Margaret Ekpo
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Men You Should Know: Iya Abubakar
April 19, 2022
Iya Abubakar was born on the 14th of December, 1934. Though he is in the class of Nigeria’s elite politicians; ranging from the multiple cabinet level appointments he received during the Nigerian Second Republic, and Senatorial positions he enjoyed for Adamawa North from May 1999 to May 2007. Iya Abubakar is actually more renowned as … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Iya Abubakar
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Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
April 19, 2022
Popularly known as Ken Saro Wiwa, the man was born on the 10th 0f October 1941 to Jim and Widu Wiwa. The couple named the child Kenule Beeson TSaro-Wiwa; a name he will later change to Saro-Wiwa after the Nigerian Civil war. The man Ken Saro-Wiwa was known as a Nigerian writer, television producer, environmental … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Ken Saro-Wiwa
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Women You Should Know: Oluwatobi Boshoro
April 19, 2022
Women have achieved great feats over time because they simply refused to be limited by rules created by a world that could not see beyond the colour of the skin, gender or class. —Oluwatobi Boshoro, CEO, Renmoney On 7 November 2018, Oluwatobi Boshoro became the Chief Executive Officer of Renmoney. This was remarkable as she … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Oluwatobi Boshoro
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