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. …
Congratulations to 19-year-old Texan Simone Biles, considered the world’s greatest gymnast, who led team USA to victory by winning the women’s individual all-around gold medal at the Rio Olympic games. Her win makes it her second gold medal for team USA so far. “I’m very excited and relieved because I’ve finally done it. You never …
Congratulations to 17-year-old Serena Omo-Lamai, a Nigerian, who has been granted admission to study in thirteen universities in America and Canada. A recent graduate of Dowen College in Lagos, Nigeria, Omo-Lamai gained admission into Emory, Georgia Institute of Technology, New York and Syracuse Universities, among others. She opted for Syracuse where she will be studying …