Dr. Khalifa Ababacar Sy Diop, a native of the Republic of Mali, holds a Ph.D. in Technology Economics and Management. He is a distinguished member of several organizations, including the Federation of China-Africa Friendship Associations, where he serves as the External Affairs Secretary. Additionally, he is the first foreign Investment Advisor of Changsha City, the …
Paul Masevere Ndhlovu is a Zvandiri radio champion, Young leader for SDGs recognized by UN Youth Envoy, International AIDS Society and GOAL Next Gen. He has has been chosen from over 5000 applicants to be one of 17 United Nations Young Leaders for the Sustainable Development Goals, a flagship initiative of the Office of the …
Korrine Sky is the Founder, Africans in Ukraine Education Fund. She was born in Zimbabwe and raised in Leicester, UK, then moved to Ukraine to pursue her medical studies. But when the Russian military attacked Kyiv, she knew she had to escape with her fiancé, a neurosurgeon, to ensure their safety. She encountered difficulties trying …
Ronelle King is an Afro-Barbadian Multi-Award Winning Gender Rights Activist and Caribbean Feminist. In 2016, she founded the viral cyber-feminist movement #lifeinleggings, which later evolved into a grassroots organization, Life In Leggings: Caribbean Alliance Against Gender-based Violence. The organization was founded to eradicate the pervasive rape culture in the Caribbean as well as regional occurrences …
Abdul Karim Abdullah is the CEO, Afro-Future Festival. Afro-Future is a celebration of Africa’s diverse culture and the vibrant work of African creatives & entrepreneurs. The festival is designed to elevate and highlight the thrilling and thriving millennial talent in Africa by introducing an interactive event that teaches, explains and explores various culture with a …
Abimbọla “Bim” Olumegbon Fernandez is a French-born American heiress and singer. She is the daughter of Antonio Deinde Fernandez, a Nigerian billionaire ambassador. In 2014, she sang with the band Pink Grenade, and released two controversial videos that were listed as having millions of online views. Well done!! Please note: To nominate other high achievers …
Oluwatobi Amusan became Nigeria’s first-ever world champion and a world record holder in athletics on July 25 at the Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, smashing the former record held by Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. Just a little over five feet, Amusan is a native of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, Nigeria. She attended Our Lady of Apostles Secondary …
Angely Gaviria Zurita, Colombian actress born in Cartagena de Indias on August 9, 1996. She finished her high school at Colegio Gran Colombia. She has worked since she was 11 years old selling ceviche in the touristic part of Cartagena, helping her parents with the household finances, and at the age of 16 she won the Miss Afro-descendant Contest …
Ariana Mamiko Miyamoto is a Japanese model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Japan 2015. She represented Japan at the Miss Universe 2015 pageant and placed in the top 10. She was the first hāfu woman to be Miss Japan. She was born in Nagasaki, Japan on May 12, 1994. Her mother …
Beauty Etsanyi Tukura is a reality TV star, the 43rd Miss Nigeria, Lawyer and an Entrepreneur. She manages her online business known as StylishBeauty, where she retails original branded items from various designers across the globe. Aside from being the Owner of StylishBeauty, Beauty is also a Skincare enthusiast. Her fashion interest spurred the desire …