Category: Celebrating Women

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…

I’m celebrating Toyin Sokefun Bello, popularly known as TY Bello. An exceptional woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A singer, songwriter, photographer and philanthropist. TY Bello was born on 14 January, 1978 in Ogun State, Nigeria. She attained a degree in economics from the University of Lagos. She briefly practiced journalism and eventually…

I’m celebrating Onyeka Onwenu today. An outstanding woman who is a huge inspiration to me. A singer, songwriter, actress, journalist, politician and a human right activist. Onyeka Onwenu was born on the 17th of May, 1952 in Nigeria. Onyeka possess a BA in International Relations and Communication of the Wesley College of Massachusetts, USA and…