Jeremiah Thoronka is a 21-year-old innovator from Sierra Leone who has a vision to end energy poverty in his country and beyond. His invention, Optim Energy, is a device that converts kinetic energy from pedestrian and street traffic vibrations into clean, renewable electricity. He recently won the Global Student Prize at the UNESCO Headquarters in…
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…
If you are looking for inspiration and motivation to pursue your dreams, look no further than Sinenhlanhla Passcara Mthembu. She is a 25-year-old lawyer who is the founder and director of her own law firm, Passcara and Partners Incorporated, based in Durban, South Africa. Sinenhlanhla, or Sne as she is popularly known, has always had…
Jennifer Agbo is a shining example of academic excellence and intellectual achievement. She graduated from the University of Nigeria (UNN) with a first-class degree in economics, scoring a remarkable 4.90 out of 5 grade point average (GPA). She was the best graduating student in her department and one of the top students in the university’s…
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…
Adhara Pérez Sánchez is not your average 11-year-old girl. She is a child prodigy from Mexico City who has an IQ of 162, two points higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. She has already earned a bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Mathematics. Her ultimate dream is…
In a remarkable achievement, twin brothers Mykel and Markel Rainey have etched their names in the annals of academic excellence at Randolph-Clay High School in Cuthbert, Georgia. The dynamic duo is set to graduate as the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the 2023 graduating class, marking a historic milestone for the school. The Rainey brothers,…
Shequeena McKenzie is a 28-year-old lawyer who has made history by becoming the first ever Black female judge in her city of McComb, Mississippi. She was appointed as the Judge Pro Tem by the city’s selectmen in October 2021, and she also serves as a judge in the neighboring city of Magnolia. McKenzie’s journey to…
In a resounding triumph of academic prowess, Precious Osamudiamen Ighodaro, a brilliant Nigerian Engineer, has not only earned his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems from Staffordshire University but has also secured the distinguished title of the best graduating student in the class of 2022. This remarkable achievement solidifies his position as…
In the dynamic landscape of global health, one individual stands out as a beacon of inspiration and scholarly excellence. Meet Yusuff Adebayo Adebisi, a pharmacist whose journey from the University of Ibadan to the University of Oxford and now the University of Glasgow is marked by unwavering dedication, groundbreaking research, and a commitment to shaping…
