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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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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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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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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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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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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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Women You Should Know- Florence ‘Flora’ Nwapa
April 19, 2022
Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa was born on the 13th of January in the year 1931. One who was considered as the Mother of Modern African Literature due to her influence as a trailblazer novelist, Flora was the forerunner to a generation of African women writers and was also acknowledged as the first African woman novelist … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Florence ‘Flora’ Nwapa
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Women You Should Know: Mary Onyali-Omagbemi
April 19, 2022
Mary Onyali-Omagbemi, born on the 3rd of February 1969 in Adamawa State is one of the most notable names in Nigeria’s sporting history. As a sportswoman, She has bagged many honours in her chosen career. Regarded as a foremost and a well-disciplined athlete, her laurels include; the Olympic medal, Gold medals from the all African … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Mary Onyali-Omagbemi
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Women You Should Know- Osaretin Afusat Demuren
April 19, 2022
If the term ‘Slay Queen’ is of a positive connotation, then Osaretin Afusat Demuren should fall in the category of synonyms or definitions for that phrase. In the simplest way of referencing, Osaretin could be regarded as a Nigerian banker, and more notably as, the first female Chairman of Guaranty Trust Bank; a bank that … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Osaretin Afusat Demuren
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Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
April 19, 2022
Actress, Director, Businesswoman, Philanthropist…, Much More! Joke Silva. Silva: Born and fed from a ‘Silva’ Spoon Silva was born on the 29th of September 1961, in Lagos into an Amaro family of four children. In the later years of her life however, she discovered that she was an adopted child of the Silva’s. Her mother, … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Joke Silva
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Women You Should Know- Dora Nkem Akunyili
April 19, 2022
A Leader Par Excellence; a Pharmacist and an Administrator, an Academic and an Educator, a Politician etc. All these fit into the name Dora Nkem Akuniyili. A native of Anambra, born in Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria on July 14, 1954, to the family of Chief and Mrs Paul Young Edemobi. Born into a childhood filled … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Dora Nkem Akunyili
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Women You Should Know-Ibukun Awosika
April 19, 2022
To summarize this woman could be in the following words; a Nigerian business woman, author and motivational speaker. Born on the December 24, 1962 in Ibadan, Oyo state’s capital, Ibukun Abiodun Awosika, was born and named, Bilkisu Abiodun Motunrayo Omobolanle Adekola . Educational Background Ibukun Awosika had her primary education at St,Paul’s Afrcian Church Primary … Continue reading Women You Should Know-Ibukun Awosika
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Women You Should Know- Bola Shagaya
April 19, 2022
A fashion enthusiast and a business mogul, epitomizing dexterity, expressing sheer abilities to capitalize on business opportunities and manifesting the rare trait of nimbleness of mind in the world of business; trade and investments. An emphatic typology of the believers in, ‘third world countries do not really exist, only third world minds’; a reassurance that … Continue reading Women You Should Know- Bola Shagaya
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