The name Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is one that should be honoured. She is the first black woman to be accepted to the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where neurological surgery as a field of medicine was initially developed. Nancy was raised in Ghana, where she was born and went to school at Cape Coast’s Wesley…
In a groundbreaking achievement, Besa Mumba, born in December 1996, has etched her name in history as Zambia’s youngest commercial pilot. At the tender age of 19, she secured a coveted position as a first officer with Proflight Zambia, the nation’s premier airline. Her remarkable journey has already seen her log over 15 hours on…
In a heartwarming tale of early achievement, 8-year-old Jordin Phipps has captured the attention of the University of North Texas (UNT) and made history by becoming the youngest person ever to receive a scholarship from the institution. The Viral Video that Sparked the JourneyJordin’s journey to academic distinction began when her mother, Nichole Smith, shared…
Dr. Oluwo Adedunmola is a remarkable young woman who achieved four successful businesses while studying medicine in Europe. Many young Nigerians look up to her as a role model because she has overcome challenges to reach her goals. Dr. Oluwo was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and attended the prestigious Queen’s College there. She…
Shonda and Shalisha Witherspoon are not only identical twins, but also outstanding engineers and software developers who have achieved remarkable success in their academic and professional careers. They graduated from Florida International University (FIU) in 2016 with bachelor’s degrees in information technology, having the highest GPAs of 3.95 in the College of Engineering and Computing…
Simone Biles is not only the most decorated gymnast in history, but also a role model for millions of people around the world. She has overcome adversity, challenges and obstacles to achieve her dreams and inspire others to do the same. Here is her story and why she should be celebrated. Simone Biles was born…
In July 2022, five sisters from the same parents made headlines when they graduated from the Nigerian Law School together. They are the daughters of Dr Tor Uja, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, and his wife Berry, who have been married for 35 years. The sisters, who are all lawyers now,…
In the realm of academic brilliance, where dedication and tenacity meet, Chibueze Elisha King, a Nigerian engineering prodigy, etched his name in history as the Best Graduating Student in the Spring 2016 Graduation Ceremony at the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) in Northern Cyprus, Europe. His stellar achievement resonates not only as a personal triumph but…
Nii Ofori-Quaye, a Ghanaian student studying at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Moscow, Russia, has made history by becoming the first non-European to win the first place in the 71st edition of the Science and Innovation Awards. The contest, which was held on April 20, 2023, featured more than 100 projects…
Khadijah Williams is a remarkable woman who overcame homelessness, poverty and abuse to achieve her dream of studying at Harvard University. Her story is one of resilience, determination and courage in the face of adversity. Khadijah was born in Los Angeles, California, to a mother who struggled with drug addiction and mental illness. She became…
