Emma Theofelus is a Namibian politician who made history in 2020 when she was appointed as the deputy minister of Information, Communication and Technology at the age of 23. She is the current youngest woman government minister in both Africa and Namibia, and one of the most influential leaders on the continent. In this blog…
African Child I am an African child Born with a skin the colour of chocolate Bright, brilliant and articulate Strong and bold; I’m gifted Talented enough to be the best I am an African child  Often the target of pity My future is not confined to charity Give me the gift of a lifetime;…
Victor Olalusi is not your average student. He is a genius who has achieved remarkable feats in his academic journey. He is the first person in the world to score a perfect 5.0 GPA in the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow (RNRMU) in 2013 . He was also the best…
Dr. Sandile Kubheka’s name is etched in the annals of South African medical history. At just 20 years old, he became the youngest person to qualify as a doctor in the nation, graduating from the Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in 2013. This remarkable achievement is just the…
In a world where aviation is still largely male-dominated, Esther Mbabazi stands as a beacon of inspiration and progress. At just 24 years old, she made history by becoming Rwanda’s first female commercial pilot, breaking barriers and proving that dreams, when pursued with determination, can soar to incredible heights. A Dream Takes Flight Esther’s passion…
In 2009, at the remarkable age of 14, Tony Hansberry II achieved a groundbreaking feat in the medical field by developing a novel surgical technique that significantly enhances the suturing process for hysterectomy patients. This achievement, born of innovation and determination, has positioned Hansberry as a prodigy in the world of medicine and an inspiration…
Nadirah Muhammad is not just a teacher, she is a hero. She donated one of her kidneys to save the life of her 18-year-old student, A’Ja Booth, who had been suffering from kidney failure since she was 10 years old. A’Ja Booth was a dance student at West Side Academy, an alternative high school in…
In 2015, at the youthful age of twenty, Kalenga Kamwendo etched his name in Zambia’s aviation history by becoming the country’s youngest pilot. His journey from a small town in Kitwe to the cockpit of Proflight Zambia’s aircraft exemplifies determination, talent, and the power of pursuing one’s dreams. Born and raised in Kitwe, part of…
A brilliant Nigerian lady has written her name in the history books after earning a Ph.D at age 25. The young lady, Priscilla Asikhia, graduated from Babcock University, Osun state, South-Western Nigeria.
Oluwaseun Bamigboye is a Nigerian economist who has made history by becoming the first female PhD holder of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Nigeria. She obtained her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension in December 2021, after successfully defending her thesis on the quality requirements of internet…
