Our SHEROES OF AFRICA portal showcases success stories of Women with dreams and especially those who dare to take the right steps to bring their dreams to life.
Priscilla Akwagu is a single mother of two who has overcome many challenges to achieve her dream of becoming a graduate. She recently completed her four-year Bachelor of Arts in Twi Education at the Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, Ajumako Campus of the UEW, and graduated with first-class honours during the first session of the…
Many people dream of becoming a pilot, but few can afford the expensive training and education required. Monica Precious Sibalo is one of the few who overcame the odds and achieved her goal of flying in the sky. Monica, who is from Zambia, started working as a waitress at a local restaurant when she was…
Monica Nancy Candny, a trailblazing 23-year-old, has etched her name in history by graduating with top honors in Marine Engineering from the esteemed Regional Maritime University. Her remarkable achievement, shared with pride on her LinkedIn feed, serves as an inspiration for aspiring individuals, especially women, seeking to make a mark in traditionally male-dominated fields. As…
Emani Stanton and Jayla Jackson are two young Black women from Atlanta who have made history by becoming the first Black female duo to win the prestigious international debate competition at Harvard University. The competition, which is held every summer, attracts more than 100 debaters from 15 countries who compete in 10 rounds of argumentation…
“With utmost sincerity, this Ph.D. journey has been THE most stressful and challenging endeavor I have EVER pursued. They say that during a Ph.D., you learn how to fail…and let me tell you, they were absolutely right,” she wrote.
Chinyere Amanze, a young woman from Nigeria, has excelled in her academic career. She recently received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School, one of the most prominent and demanding law schools in the world. Chinyere stood out as a talented and dedicated student at Harvard Law School. She participated in a number of…
Haley Taylor Schlitz is a remarkable young woman who has achieved an extraordinary feat: she is the youngest Black law school graduate in American history. She graduated from Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law at the age of 19, after being accepted into nine different law schools when she was 16. Monica completed her…
In a feat that sets her apart as a trailblazer, Alesha Hammond, at the tender age of 25, has achieved the remarkable milestone of earning a Doctorate Degree (PhD) from the University of Lynchburg in the United States. Alesha’s journey is not only marked by academic excellence but also by her entrepreneurial spirit, as she…
If you love cooking, you might have wondered how long you can stay in the kitchen without taking a break. Well, Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, has the answer: 93 hours and 11 minutes! That’s how long she cooked non-stop from Thursday 11 May to Monday 15 May 2023, breaking…
In a groundbreaking achievement, Kiara Brewer, a 23-year-old scientist, has etched her name in history as the first-ever female graduate with a Master’s Degree in Agrometeorology from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. With an impressive academic journey and notable contributions to her field, Brewer stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring scientists. Academic…
