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Sandra Ajaja: working on FemPower Initiative Africa for women in STEM
The fight for an equal world is not for a few. I urge us all to do more. None of us is free until all of us are free.
She only wanted to help people with special needs but this is what she’s done
While working with people with special needs, Grace noticed that there were vulnerable groups in her society, with a high percentage of them living in poverty. She mobilized a group to fight with her
The Isaac Somto Foundation
“My name is Isaac Somtochukwu Jideonwor and I’m from Delta State, Nigeria. I’m a blogger, writer, graphic design and student. The journey of The Isaac Somto Foundation started a year ago. I had…
Kouakou Jean-Desire Kouassi: From not having a computer to loving digital marketing
After few months of intensive self-training marked by all-night learning and practices, squatting in rooms and sharing computers, I made some progress and I was able to make a poster and some flyers for our concert! And I got my first computer! This was the beginning of an endless passion for the digital world.
Uket Friday is the young civil servant who still makes out time for community service
I was employed at the age of 19, to some young persons it was a life achievement. I mean what more would any young Nigerian ask for after being employed into the federal civil service at such a young age?
Street Priests’ Erupt 2019 competition for creatives open: win up to N200,000
ERUPT 2019 is an online campaign that seeks to engage a diverse group of creatives across all art genres; basically anything that is a form of creative art expression.
![Mbaye Diope (left) and Mornyang (right), both from Senegal, searching for better lives in Rome, Italy [photo by – Eric Kafui Okyerefo]](https://i2.wp.com/www.blankpaperz.com/wp-content/uploads/apollo13_images/B0E06BE6-BFBB-464B-B3F7-0268F004EB91-6v5w91hlz12uvxncbydfbo0n016abign46.jpeg?w=644&ssl=1)
As unemployment and corruption grows in Senegal, young people trickle into Italy
“I am lucky to be alive. Some of my friends died on our way here in 2017. I don’t like to talk about it. It is really hard for me. I want to forget,” Mbaye told Eric. Mbaye and Mornyang are among thousands of undocumented African youth in Europe who are constantly fleeing the economic hardship in their region. Eric Kafui Okyerefo tells the story of their lives. A story of hope and hardship.
Here comes the artsy evolution of Odion Tobi and his designs
“I grew up in the city of Lagos, the hurly burly lifestyle can be really annoying but it inspires me each day.“ This young man went from not knowing how to use a laptop to working on 2D / 3D / 4D designs for banks and more. Read about his evolution.
Angel Opoku says the free jobs “didn’t bring in much” and this is why
As the youngest person on the team, I did a lot of work, from designing church fliers to fixing microphones and some sound engineering. I genuinely enjoyed it all.
More about the #DearDancer Project
The Dear Dancer project is aimed at pointing dancers towards preventive and alternative medicine, including imbibing an overall healthy lifestyle
This fashion blogger born with cerebral palsy has a different story and she’s kicking it towards blogging for Vogue
“What makes my story different is that I was born with cerebral palsy and most times when I tell people I’m a fashion blogger, they’re shocked because it’s rare.”
Assumpta Idaka narrates her story and love for fashion.
An Interview with Streamiser Inc’s Daniel Fofou
MOTIVATION Like always, the particular motivation behind the idea, Streamiser Inc. is to make African talents brighter, and for them to be known in the entire world, because I’m among the few people who deeply…
An Interview with Streamiser Cinema Manager: Virgil Simb
Becoming an orphan at the age of 11 and having a hardworking mother, gave me the strength to never give up no matter how hard things became. I am virgil simb. I’m a 25 year-old…
Ainesis Dear Dancer 3-4: Your health comes first and create your own circle
Through the month of June to July, Ainesis will be sharing insights on how to live healthy and enhance effectiveness as a dancer. Knowledge is power. Ignorance is a disease.Join them this month and feel…
Ainesis Dear Dancer 1-2: Understand your body and eat well
Through the month of June to July, Ainesis will be sharing insights on how to live healthy and enhance effectiveness as a dancer. Knowledge is power. Ignorance is a disease.Join them this month and feel…
Ainesis Conceptz Introduces the Dear Dancer Project
After the just concluded World Dance Day on April 29, Ainesis has launched its “Dear Dancer” project to sensitize dancers and members of the public on the importance of staying healthy as a dancer. Esta…
She was almost locked up by the police for a social media stunt – see brave filmmaker Afungfege Evita
Unfortunately, life chose a different path for me. My story is that of a youth struggling with passion and society’s demands. Despite almost getting locked up by the police for a social media stunt, [her short film] …. “IN 72“ hours got selected in two festivals.
She Went from Low Self-Esteem to a Journey of Uniqueness & Self-Love
GreatGlorious came from a separated home, felt ugly, disliked beautiful girls and had low confidence. She didn’t want any of that but how could she rise?
Meet Rosemond Edem of Foundational Network Africa
“Never make social change be about you, the glam or recognition, always seek to be a value addition to another person. Identify a problem, work with a team, learn to collaborate with others, seek out solutions and do your quarter. Never forget how amazing you are, keep soaring.”
We trust Shanyi organic beauty products but Grace Okoli is really inspiring too!
If there’s anyone to inspire you to live your best entrepreneurial life, then it’s Grace Shanyi Okoli of Shanyi Organics Beauty Products!
Making motion pictures that make sense with Michael ‘AMA Psalmist’ Akinrogunde
Michael ‘AMA Psalmist’ Akinrogunde is a young Nigerian filmmaker, Editor, Director & Screenwriter. If you think Michael always knew he would be a filmmaker from a young age then you are wrong.