Nicole Lynn defies the conventional image of a sports agent. She is a lawyer, a financial advisor, a TV producer, and most importantly, a history maker. Lynn is the first Black woman to represent a quarterback in the Super Bowl, as her client Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles to a stunning victory over the…
In the realm of exceptional young minds, Fatima Adamu Maikusa, a 15-year-old mathematics genius from Gombe State, Nigeria, has carved a remarkable niche for herself by clinching an impressive seven medals in various international mathematics competitions. This young prodigy, currently an SS3 student at Nigerian Tulip International School (NTIC) in Kano, is gaining widespread recognition…
In a heartening tale of perseverance and determination, Dayo Duyile, an 82-year-old Nigerian journalism veteran, recently accomplished a lifelong dream by earning a Ph.D. in Journalism at the University of Lagos. This remarkable achievement comes four decades after his initial graduation from university and marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. A Journey Spanning…
Sthembile Mngwengwe is a 40-year-old woman from South Africa who has achieved her dream of earning a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). What makes her story remarkable is that she worked as a cleaner at the same university for 14 years before becoming a student there. Sthembile graduated from…
Ntombizodwa Merriam Mahlangu is a woman who defied the odds and achieved her dream of getting a higher education. She was born in Tonteldoos, near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, South Africa, where she faced many challenges such as poverty, poor education system, lack of resources and development, and an unplanned pregnancy. She had to give up…
Jessikah Inaba was born with a rare eye condition called bilateral microphthalmia, which means her eyes are smaller than usual. She grew up in Lewisham, southeast London, with her parents and siblings. She attended local schools that had units to support pupils with visual impairments. She then moved to Camden, where she lives now. She…
Abdul Malik Tejan-Sie is not your average innovator. He is a Sierra Leonean who came to South Africa with only $3 in his pocket, but he had a vision to create something that would change the world. He is the founder of the African School of Technology, and the developer of the first operational humanoid…
Daimiyan Menya is not your average 14-year-old. She is the founder and owner of HoneyBee Butters, a business that sells handmade butters with various flavors and ingredients. But what inspired her to start this venture? It all began with a bout of COVID-19 that knocked out her senses of taste and smell. Menya told WJHL…
Candice Luter stands out from the crowd as a home decor artist with a unique flair. She is a single mom, a self-taught designer, and a successful entrepreneur who has created a unique brand of wood and fiber art that has caught the attention of major retailers and customers across the country. In this article,…
Lani Adeoye is not your average designer. She is a Nigerian-Canadian artist, consultant and founder of Studio Lani, a design brand that creates furniture, lighting, wearables and assistance devices with a universal appeal and a deep sense of place, history and identity. She is also the first African designer to win the prestigious Salone Satellite…
