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From 12 Years of Waitressing to Soaring the Skies: Monica Precious Sibalo’s Journey to Becoming a Pilot
Many people dream of becoming a pilot, but few can afford the expensive training and education required. Monica Precious Sibalo…
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80-Year Old Woman Makes History As She Graduates from College with a 3.69 GPA
Donzella Washington, an 80-year-old woman from Alabama, has shattered records and inspired generations by becoming the oldest person to ever…
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‘Society refuses to celebrate people like me’: 41-yr-old graduates law school after many failed attempts
While seeking avenues to fulfill her aspirations, Goodwin pursued a master's degree and found herself working on Capitol Hill. Driven…
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How To Send Money To Unbanked Recipients
In 2018, the global remittance market saw US$689 billion transferred to different parts of the world. According to data from…
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How to save money with remittances to Africa
International money transfers to Africa are rising. There are good reasons for that. With the choice of the right online…
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Brilliant Lady Who Sat Final Exams Heavily Pregnant Earns First-Class Degree and University’s Department Best Student
In a world where perseverance, determination, and resilience are celebrated, Colette Offiong Bassey stands as a shining example of these…
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Nigeria Super Falcons’ star Michelle Alozie also works as cancer research technician at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Hailing from Apple Valley, California, Michelle Alozie's journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. A Nigerian-American footballer, her remarkable performances…
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Meet Sibongile Sambo, the rejected flight attendant who started her own aviation company
Sibongile Sambo is a South African entrepreneur who turned her passion for flying into a successful business. She is the…
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Husband and wife Bag Doctorate Degree Same Day, Same Department and same University
In a story of dedication, perseverance, and shared dreams, Dr. Austine Imoniche Oviosun and Dr. Mrs. Ezinne Chidinma Oviosun have…
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Grace Moore: The Young Musical Genius Who Composed for the New York Philharmonic at 12
Grace Moore Within classical music since the inception of recordings at age twelve, there has been minimal notable achievement done…
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Resilient Black Veteran Overcomes Sexual Assault, Addiction, and Foreclosure to Achieve Entrepreneurial Success
At 62 years old, Kim Lanham, a resilient Black veteran, has triumphed over adversity, including sexual assault, addiction, and foreclosure,…
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Adeola Sowemimo: The First Nigerian Female Pilot to Fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Qatar Airways
Adeola Sowemimo is a Nigerian aircraft pilot who has made history by becoming the first Nigerian female pilot to work…
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NBA Draft 2023: Twins Amen and Ausar Thompson make history as highest-picked brothers
The 2023 NBA Draft was a historic night for twins Amen and Ausar Thompson, who became the first siblings to…
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21-Year-Old Nigerian Student Breaks Record at University of Toronto
At just 21 years old, Theodora Udounwa has achieved what many might consider impossible. Gaining admission to the University of…
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Identical Twin Sisters Graduate Top of Their Class, Head to Harvard
Identical twin sisters Oprah and Eleanor Nkera have achieved a remarkable milestone, graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian from Medford High…
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13-year-old Nigerian Accepted into US University, Poised to Become a Computer Scientist at Just 16
In the realm of technology, where innovation knows no bounds, one young Nigerian prodigy is making waves that transcend age…
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18-Year-Old Girl from Atlanta Accepted to 17 Colleges and Awarded Over $1M in Scholarships
18-Year-Old Girl from Atlanta Accepted to 17 Colleges and Awarded Over $1M in Scholarships The academic success stories rarely present…
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‘Super dad’ graduates with master’s while working 3 jobs
Desmond Durham, a 36-year-old single father from Newark, New Jersey, has defied the odds and achieved a remarkable milestone: earning…
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How does sharing your stories with other people affect your growth?
Sharing is one of the primal emotions of being a human. Sharing not helps us to construct our thoughts for…
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