At 62 years old, Kim Lanham, a resilient Black veteran, has triumphed over adversity, including sexual assault, addiction, and foreclosure, to emerge as a thriving entrepreneur. She is the founder and owner of Bag’z N’ Thang’z, a business that sells Afrocentric products, especially handbags with traditional African colors. She was also named the Female Entrepreneur…
Chioma Onwuchekwa is a Nigerian scientist who has achieved an outstanding feat in the field of environmental science-chemistry. She recently graduated from Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in the US with a PhD degree, after spending 11 years pursuing her academic dreams across three continents. Onwuchekwa’s story is one of perseverance, passion and excellence. She started…
Adeola Sowemimo is a Nigerian aircraft pilot who has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female pilot to work for Qatar Airways, the state-owned national carrier of Qatar.
Comfort Chukwuere is a biochemistry graduate of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) who has achieved an impressive feat of winning three PhD scholarships to study at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) in the United States. She will be pursuing her doctoral degree in Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, a field that aligns with…
Coco Gauff has been making waves in the tennis world ever since she turned pro in 2018. The 19-year-old American sensation has been shattering records and overcoming obstacles on her way to the top. Her latest achievement is winning the US Open 2023 women’s singles title, her first Grand Slam trophy. Gauff’s path to glory…
Dr. Nzube Egboluche’s remarkable journey from a lower-middle-class community in Southeastern Nigeria to becoming a proud Ph.D. holder in Bioenvironmental Science in the USA is a testament to her unwavering determination, resilience, and academic excellence. Growing up with dreams of studying in the USA, Dr. Egboluche faced financial barriers that initially prevented her from pursuing…
Esiri Oghenekaro’s journey is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. From her stellar academic achievements in Nigeria to securing a prestigious Ph.D. scholarship at Cornell University in the United States, Oghenekaro’s story resonates as an inspiration to aspiring engineers worldwide. Graduating with a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering…
Mercy Ojetunde is a young African lady who has achieved remarkable feats in the field of microbiology. She is a first-class graduate of Microbiology from Osun State University in Nigeria, a 2020 iSI Scholar, a 2021 Commonwealth shared scholar and a doctoral student studying biomedical science at West Virginia University, USA. She is also a…
In an inspiring testament to determination and perseverance, 22 year old Karen Ogochukwu Elisha-Wigwe recently celebrated a significant milestone on Saturday, May 14th 2022, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Miami University College of Engineering and Computing. Her journey unfolds as a narrative of self-discovery, character development, and the…
In the realm of academia, Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood, a distinguished Nigerian scholar, researcher, and lecturer, stands as a beacon of remarkable achievements and recognition in her field. Her journey commenced with a stellar first-class degree in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies from London Metropolitan University in 2012, marked by numerous accolades, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Award…
