Social Media Trend: #BeLikeNgoziChallenge

Chidozie Prince Ahaneku

4 years ago

They said, success has many fathers but failure is an orphan. In the spirit of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala‘s achievement of becoming the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, social media has been awash with praises dedicated to her honour. Surprisingly, those who called, through a petition, for her honorary doctorate degree to be withdrawn by Yale University in 2015, were one of the first people to congratulate her.

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In line with the moment, #BeLikeNgoziChallenge has been trended on social media. It is a testament to how inspiring Okonjo-Iweala’s achievement is to the girl child all over the world. According to Okonjo-Iweala,

‘…I hope it is a sign not only to women and girls in my country but to women and girls worldwide that the world is ready and women can do it.’

With this trend, #BeLikeNgoziChallenge, ladies are seen imitating Ngozi Okonjo’s fashion identity; the ankara attire and her trademark head tie.

This is my entry for #NoiGoesToWTO #BelikeNgoziChallenge
I told you @temite I had a special entry. Please vote for us guys. @NOIweala we are so proud of you. Thank you for giving my daughter and so many African girls someone to look up to. pic.twitter.com/Vr3wN34c78
— Tolulope Adeleru-Balogun (@tolulopeab) February 15, 2021

Celebrating a phenomenal woman of Influence. We are so proud of you @NOIweala #BeLikeNgoziChallenge pic.twitter.com/QDkwak3jbi
— Oluwadamilola (@Adahmilola_) February 16, 2021

I am super proud to do this #BeLikeNgoziChallenge. Congratulations ma @NOIweala . You keep raising the bar 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/2fc1EeMaBp
— Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson (@ife_adeyemi) February 16, 2021

Congratulations Ma! 🎉 @NOIweala #BeLikeNgoziChallenge #WTODG pic.twitter.com/nRKygYopfR
— Genevieve Njoku (@Geneve_vaa) February 16, 2021

Hopping on the #BeLikeNgoziChallenge pic.twitter.com/vnTOigI1dh
— Melon Musk (@emmistired) February 16, 2021

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— Jime_vieve 🇳🇬 🇬🇧 (@jime_vieve) February 16, 2021

https://twitter.com/rihanat_sona/status/1361658218754289668?s=20 https://twitter.com/OlumuyiwaBlog/status/1361650575499272195?s=20

😁 #BeLikeNgoziChallenge pic.twitter.com/Lc5ouX7O20
— AUNTY ADA (@Auntyadaa) February 16, 2021

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In a very comical twist, the men were not left out as young men have jumped on this trend to congratulate the former Nigerian finance minister and to also show their support for the girl child.

I love the way we are celebrating @NOIweala so I had to jump on this real quick.
What do you think?#BeLikeNgoziChallenge pic.twitter.com/wgIR10WBPw
— Chidoski 𓃵  🌮 (@realchidoski) February 16, 2021

https://twitter.com/honilatte/status/1361644174831980551?s=20 https://twitter.com/honilatte/status/1361640266659225602?s=20 For as long as many of us have known Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, she has always brought international recognition to the ankara attire and also a worthy ambassador to Nigeria in particular and Africa at large. As much as #BeLikeNgoziChallenge is the right kind of social media trend to jump on, Ngozi Okonjo is an example of the right kind of role model to emulate. Be Like Ngozi! Featured Image Source: @honilatte -Twitter

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