Category: Celebrating Women

I’m celebrating Iretiola Doyle today. An amazing woman who is a huge inspiration to me. An actor,producer, writer and a presenter. Iretiola Doyle was born on the 3rd of May, 1967 in Ondo state, Nigeria. She spent her early years with her family in Boston, United States. She possesses a Diploma in Mass Communication and…

I’m celebrating Funmi Iyanda today. An amazing woman who is a huge inspiration to me. An award-winning broadcaster, journalist, film and TV producer, blogger and philanthropist. Funmi Iyanda was born on the 27th of July, 1971 in Lagos, Nigeria. She is a graduate of the University of Ibadan and holds a certificate in Global Leadership…

I’m celebrating Sola Sobowale today. An exceptional woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A veteran actress, screenwriter, director and producer. Sola Sobowale was born on December 26, 1965 in Ondo State, Nigeria. Enrolled in the Unversity of Ibadan’s Department of Music but later switched to Theatre Arts. She joined acting as a member…

I’m celebrating Esther Idowu Phillips today. A veteran actress popularly known as Mama Rainbow. An amazing woman who is a huge inspiration to me. Esther Idowu Phillips was born on October 16, 1942 in Ogun State, Nigeria. Her stage name “Mama Rainbow” stems from “Osumare” meaning “Rainbow” in English, the name of the theatre group…

I’m celebrating Queen Salawa Abeni today. A singer and an outstanding woman who is a huge inspiration to me. Salawa Abeni was born on May 5, 1961 in Nigeria. She began her professional career in waka music when she released her debut album titled, Late General Murtala Ramat Mohammed, in 1976 on Leader Records. It…