Karimot Odebode is a poet, writer and advocate from Ibadan Nigeria.She is the founder and Project Lead at the Black Girl’s Dream Initiative – a youth-led organisation that works to promote Education, leadership and Gender Equality through Arts, Advocacy, Research, Technology and Sports. She is the author of ‘a woman has many names’, a published …
Hamzat Lawal (Hamzy!) is an activist who has successfully led grassroots campaigns in over 40 African countries with over nine years experience in the non-profit sector and specializes in practical issues associated with Climate Change, Open Data, advocacy campaigns and development policies as it affects rural communities. Hamzy is also the Co-Founder of Follow The …
Nelly Cheboi is the founder of TechLit Africa, an organization that teaches digital skills in rural primary schools, and the winner of the 2022 CNN Hero award. Nelly Cheboi grew up in poverty in rural Kenya, struggling with basic sustenance and education. Cheboi ultimately received a scholarship in America, worked odd jobs to support her …
Dami Falade is the CEO and Founder of Instituto ÈKÓ, a center for learning yorùbá language, history and culture. Congratulations!! Please note: To nominate other high achievers of African Descent Worldwide, visit http://www.mipad.org/nominate To become a MIPADian, enroll for Connectology: A Practical Guide to Connect for Success www.mipad.org/connectology To begin to think and operate like a true MIPADian, enroll …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Elozonam Ogbolu better known as simply ‘Elozonam BBnaija’ is a Nigerian movie actor, singer, and music producer cum reality TV star. He is known for being one of the housemates of the Big Brother Naija season 4 Pepper Dem Gang edition of the popular Nigeria reality TV show premiered in 2019. Elozonam Ogbolu was born …