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Africans rising Meet Doyinsola Ogunye: Nigeria’s young radical environmentalist
Today we celebrate Nigerian environmentalist, Doyinsola Ogunye who has made it her lifetime task to take care of the environment and teach young kids about their natural habitat.
Africans rising Fatma Samoura is the Most Powerful Woman in International Sports
FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, ranked number one on the Forbes 2018 Most Powerful Women in International Sports list, is determined that, on her watch, the world’s most widely loved sport will be inclusive of all.
Africans rising African Women Wonders: Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi
Fraser-Moleketi was a militant youth trained in the ANC’s uMkhonto we Sizwe armed wing before she morphed into a gender-equality activist. In her current position as chancellor of Nelson Mandela University, she is committed to the principle of success through access
Africans rising Bongani Mayosi: South Africa’s giant of cardiology and a powerful mentor
South African Professor Bongani Mayosi was a great mentor to many. Losing him to mental illness is a reminder that we are all human.
Africans rising Sierra Leonean journalist Isha Sesay leaves CNN after 13 years
After 13 years of working with CNN, Sierra Leonean journalist Isha Isatu Sesay has left. At a time when stories from the continent are under-reported Isha wants to focus more on telling narratives from the continent.
Africans rising Tanya Muzinda dispels the myth that motocross is a “boy’s sport”
Joyline Maenzanise talks to the young Zimbabwean sportswoman who is breaking down gender-based barriers in sport.
Africans rising Senegal: the silver lining to Africa’s dismal World Cup showing
Although Senegal’s overall World Cup result was disappointing, the team showed that they have a great deal to build on for future campaigns.
Africans rising Nigerian-born Taofeek Abijako is the youngest designer to present at New York Men’s Fashion Week
At only 19 years of age, the creator of the brand Head of State+, Taofeek Abijako, is presenting his 2019 spring/summer collection at New York Fashion Week.