Category: Celebrating Women

  • Princess Modupe Ozolua

    I’m celebrating Princess Modupe Ozolua today. “Africa’s Humanitarian Queen” An outstanding woman who is a huge inspiration to me. An entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Modupe Ozolua was born on 10 October 1973 in Benin, Nigeria. Modupe earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from South-western College, San Diego (California), in 1993 and a…

  • Mothers Can Do Anything

    This is inspiring and so powerful. Absolutely beautiful work by Adeyemi Michael 👌👍

  • Taiwo Ajai-Lycett

    I’m celebrating Taiwo Ajai-Lycett today. An exceptional woman who is such a huge inspiration to me. An actress, producer, journalist, television presenter, cosmetologist and a communication consultant. Taiwo was born on 3 February 1941 in Lagos, Nigeria. She was educated at Mt Carmel Convent School, Lagos before proceeding to Methodist Girls’ High School, Lagos. To…

  • Minna Salami

    So, I’m celebrating Minna Salami today. A Nigerian, Finnish and Swedish writer. She is the founder of an award-winning blog, MsAfropolitan, which connects feminism with contemporary culture from an Africa-centred perspective. I admire this amazing woman and she inspires me greatly. Minna Salami was born in Finland in 1978 to a Nigerian father and a…

  • International Day of the Girl Child

    This day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. “On this International Day of the Girl, let us recommit to supporting every girl to develop her skills, enter the workforce on equal terms and reach her full potential.” UN Secretary…