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New Faces, Old Spaces; The TAWA Chillout Magic Persists

Rachel — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:47:32 +0000

When a lady I’d never met before asked me if this was my first time at the TAWA Chillout, I knew I’d been away for far too long. COVID covided, meaning we all missed these precious get-togethers throughout 2020 and part of 2021. Sure, we tried the virtual route, but to be honest, it is […]

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Lessons from Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys II

Rachel — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 21:24:52 +0000

Èmi gangan l’èmi. I am, indeed, me. There is no one like me. For me, one of the most poignant lessons from King of Boys II is the way life’s events can sometimes make you doubt yourself, forget your own fortitude, and second-guess your mettle. Actions you had previously taken without a second thought will […]

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Amanda Bedzrah releases ‘Becoming Queen Bathsheba’: a modern retelling of historical intrigue and power play

Rachel — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:05:20 +0000

In her latest literary offering titled ‘Becoming Queen Bathsheba’, award-winning author Amanda Bedzrah explores themes around the use and abuse of power, forgiveness, faith, and the consequences of our actions in a compelling fictional retelling of the popular Bible story. The second in her Women-in-the-Bible series which explores familiar biblical stories from the perspectives of […]

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#AsaInLondon: Does Asa deserve the crown of the thinking Nigerian’s Artiste? Absolutely!

Rachel — Wed, 04 May 2022 18:43:13 +0000

Headed towards the Royal Albert Hall last night, I knew I was in good company for a night with Asa. Genteel ladies and gentlemen handed over tickets for inspection before heading over to their respective tiers and seats. The whole affair carried a sense of sophistication, while still maintaining a measured but palpable excitement. This […]

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Angélique Kidjo wins Grammy, Wizkid stans can’t deal

Rachel — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:32:38 +0000

Beninese icon Angélique Kidjo won Best Global Music Album for her album Mother Nature against heavyweights such as Made In Lagos (Deluxe) by Wizkid, Legacy + by Femi & Made Kuti, and Voice Of Bunbon, Vol. 1 by Rocky Dawuni. I haven’t listened to the whole album but a few tracks have shown that the win is well-deserved. Her […]

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Bobi Wine and the Fight Against Museveni, Uganda’s Goliath

Sayo — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:54:15 +0000

Bobi Wine was aged 4 when his opponent in today’s Presidential election assumed power. Today, he’s 38, and has seen a humongous history of hell in high definition since he decided to stand for a new Uganda by standing against a perennial despot. Museveni, his opponent today, has been in power since 1986. For today, […]

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A Women-Led Organization Creates A Space to Bridge Connections During Isolation for Many in Business

Rachel — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:08:56 +0000

Pivoting during a pandemic, what helped businesses survive? Hailing from the technology capital of the world, a black-owned and women-led organization, spearheads a new trend in Silicon Valley that has proven to be socially accepted and has become a norm during the pandemic. “2020, is the year many businesses did not plan for. But when […]

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In Nigeria – A Leadership That Consumes Citizens by Ola Animashaun

Ola Animashaun — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:00:57 +0000

The Buhari administration came to power in May 2015. Before the 2015 general elections, Buhari had contested the presidency three times, before being fourth time lucky. Buhari had also been a military head of state and before then, a military governor and a petroleum minister. With all these in mind, one should be lenient with […]

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Future of Workforce and Investment, as told by SV-NED Inc.

Rachel — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:50:34 +0000

We recognize that it is our time, and we are limitless with our reach. We have used our obstacles as means to draw closer. We have all had to pivot the way we do business and connect with one another. Especially in the wake of civil protest and opposition between civilians and law makers and […]

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#ADIS20: Investors, Entrepreneurs Discuss African Investment in The Heart of Silicon Valley

Rachel — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:19:21 +0000

“It doesn’t matter if the cat is black or white, so long as it catches mice.” Deng Xiaoping’s legendary quote proved to be at the heart of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium last month: bringing together people from diverse industries and backgrounds to achieve the central goal of developing Africa and maximising her potential. The […]

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