Saran Kaba Jones, Face Africa Founder, Ladybrille Woman ‘Alum’ and all around brilliant woman, has some very inspiring words to motivate you if you ever think of giving up! On October 16, 2016, Jones shared the following note on her social media pages: “This day 2 years ago, I had one of the most epic and …
Chimamanda Adichie, in a project commissioned by The New York Times, joins Gloria Steneim, Jon Meacham, & Rashida Jones to write Thank you’ notes to Michelle Obama. Read Adichie’s note. ________________________________________ She had rhythm, a flow and swerve, hands slicing air, body weight moving from foot to foot, a beautiful rhythm. In anything else but …
Bolanle Austen-Peters is an administrator, producer, director and costume designer. She is also the founder of Terra Kulture (The Nigerian Cultural Center); an educational and recreational organization established in 2003 to promote the richness and diversity of Nigerian languages, arts and culture. Austen-Peters who is also producer and costumier for ’93 Days the movie,’ recently …
On August 28, 2016, organizers of Meets Media, a monthly networking event for media professionals, paid special tribute to the ladies of ‘Your View’ TV talk show broadcast on Television Continental (TVC Lagos). Your View is a morning talk show that discusses topical issues within and outside Nigeria. They also honored producer and co-host of …
Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie says Barack Obama would not be President of the United States if Michelle Obama wore her hair in its natural state, during his bid for the executive office. Adichie made her statement in an August 9 interview with Britain’s Channel 4 News while promoting her book ‘Americanah.’ “I’ve often said that …
Simone Manuel has just become the first African-American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming, after her successful victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the Rios games. Manuel also overturned the previous world record held by Cate Campbell and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at the games on Thursday, August 11, 2016. …