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Comedienne Emmanuella, Chimamanda Adichie Nominated For New African Women Awards

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8 years ago

April 12, 2017

Nigerians, Comedienne Emmanuella, Bella Naija’s Uche Eze, Author Chimamanda Adichie were nominated for this prestigious awards which takes place at Dakar’s Terrou-Bi Hotel on 13 April.

Organised by the pan-African bi-monthly, New African Woman magazine, the Awards – which celebrate and honour exceptional African women who have made a positive impact and contributions in their communities, and the continent at large, in the past 12 months – take place on the eve of the New African Woman Forum, which takes place at Dakar’s Terrou-Bi Hotel on 13 April .

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Below is the full list:
New African Woman in Business

Jennifer Riria (Kenya – CEO Kenya Women Holding

Madjiguene Sock (Senegal) – Global Operations Partner at Dalberg/ President of the Women’s Investment Club

Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch (Morocco) – CEO – Aksal Group

Tabitha Karanja (Kenya) – Founder and CEO – Keroche Breweries

Phuti Mahanyele (South Africa) – Executive Chairperson – Sigma Capital

Nathalie Beatrice Chinje (Cameroon) – Founder and Director of UPbeat Marketing

New African Woman in Politics/Public Office

Fadumo Dayib (Somalia) – First female presidential candidate

Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang (Gambia) – Minister of Women’s Affairs and Overseer Vice President’ s office

Nayé A. Bathily (Senegal) – Head of the Global Parliamentary Unit at the World Bank

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka (South Africa) – Executive Director of UN Women

Monique Mukuna ( DRCongo) – Independent Presidential Candidate

Amina J Mohammed (Nigeria) – Deputy Secretary – General of UN

New African Woman in Education

Noella Coursaris Musunka, (DRCongo) –Founder of Malaika

Oley Dibba-Wadda (Gambia) –Executive Secretary of ADEA

Graça Machel (Mozambique) –Graca Machel Trust

Tsitsi Masiyiwa (Zimbabwe) – Highlife Foundation

Unoma Ndili Okorafor (Nigeria) –Founder – Working to Advance Science and Technology Education For African Women (WAAW)

Rapelang Rabana (South Africa) –Rekindle Learning

New African Woman in Health, Science & Innovation

Anne Wanjuhi Njoroge (Kenya) – Founder & CEO of The Web Tekies LTD and RootEd Africa

Dr Helena Ndume – (Namibia) –Philanthropist ophthalmologist – Laureate UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize

Prof Aminata Sall Diallo (Senegal) –CEO for the APEES

Jessica O.Mathews (Nigeria) –CO-Founder Uncharted play

Dr Ola Orekunrin (Nigeria) –Founder/MD Flying Doctors Nigeria

Dr Tebello Nyokong (South Africa) –Director of the Nanotechnology Innovation Centre

New African Woman in Finance

Viola Llewellyn (Cameroon) – President of Ovamba Solutions Inc.

Binta Touré Ndoye (Togo) – General Manager Oragroup SA

Eveline Tall (Senegal) – Former Deputy CEO – Ecobank Group

Bola Adesola (Nigeria) – MD/CEO Nigeria and West Africa – Standard Chartered Bank

Stella Kilonzo (Kenya) – Division Chief, Capital Markets Development – African Development Bank

Lamyaa Gadelhak, (Egypt) – Associate – Helmy, Hamza and Partners

New African Woman in Agriculture

Dr. Maria Andrade (Cape Verde) – 2016 World Food Prize Laureate

Rahab Karanja Kariuki (Kenya) – MD Agriculture and Climate Risk Enterprise Ltd (ACRE AFRICA)

Khary Diene (Senegal) – Founder/CEO Bioessence Laboratories

Rose Funja (Tanzania) – Co-founder of AgrInfo

Tumusiime Rhoda Peace (Uganda) – Former AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture

Kambou Lydie Rachel (Ivory Coast) – President – Bounkani Shea Produce Co-operative Society

New African Woman in Media

Amira Yahyaoui (Tunisia) – Blogger & Activist

Eloine Barry (Guinea) – CEO of African Media Agency

Gina Din Kariuki (Kenya) – Founder Gina Din Corporate Communications

Uche Eze Pedro (Nigeria) – Founder of BellaNaija

Zain Ejiofor Asher (Nigeria) – Anchor (CNN)

Rokhaya Diallo (Senegal) – Journalist/Activist

New African Woman in Sport

Caster Semenya (South Africa) – Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist

Fatma Samoura (Senegal) – First female FIFA Secretary General

Isha Johansen (Sierra Leone) – President of the Sierra Leone Football Association

Tegla Loroupe (Kenya) – Marathon icon – Ambassador: The Refugee Olympic Team

Vivian Cheruiyot (Kenya) – Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist

Diknesh Tamiru (Ethiopia) – Tennis Player

New African Woman in Arts and Culture

Esther Mahlangu (South Africa) – Legendary Ndebele Artist

Lupita Nyong’o (Kenya) – Actress

Olfa Terras Rambourg (Tunisia) – President – Rambourg Foundation

Sophie Zinga (Senegal) – Fashion Designer

Joan Okorodudu – (Nigeria) – Founder of ISIS Models/Nigeria’s Next Super Model

Aissa Dione (Senegal) – Painter and textile designer

New African Woman in Civil Society

Chief Theresa Kachindamoto (Malawi) – Child Marriage Activist

Francine Muyumba (DRCongo) – Activist Youth Leader

Hadiza Bala Usman (Nigeria) – MD Nigerian Ports Authority/Co-founder #BringBackOurGirls

Salimata Lam (Mauritania) – Anti modern slavery activist – SOS Esclaves

Theo Sowa (Ghana) – CEO African Women’s Development Fund

Zainab Hawa Bangura (Sierra Leone)

UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict
New African Woman on the Rise (The Next Generation)

Botlhale Boikanyo (South Africa) – Spoken word child artist/actress

Emmanuella Samuel (Nigeria) – Young Comedienne

Rebeca Gyumi (Tanzania) – Anti child-marriage campaigner – Founder – Msichana Initiative

Jaha Dukureh (Gambia) – Anti FGM Activist & CEO Safe Hands for Girls

Vivian Onano (Kenya) Youth Activist/ Member -UN Women Global Civil Society Advisory Group

Sonia Mezzour (Morocco) – SG, Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency

Warsan Shire (Somalia) – Poet

Ndeye Fatou Njie (Gambia) – CEO TiGA Swimwear

New African Woman of the Year

Amina J Mohammed (Nigeria) – Deputy Secretary General – United Nations

Fadumo Dayib (Somalia) – First female presidential candidate

Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie (Nigeria) – Author/Women’s Rights advocate

Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang (Gambia) – Minister of Women’s Affairs and Overseer Vice President’s office

Thuli Madonsela (South Africa) – Former Public Protector

Madjiguene Sock (Senegal) – President of the Women’s Investment Club/ Global Operations Partner – Dalberg

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OdumoduBlvck Recounts How Don Jazzy Gifted Him $10,000

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December 20, 2024

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OdumoduBlvck recently praised Mavin Records founder Don Jazzy in an interview with Beats FM.

The rapper discussed his latest project, “Nothing Changed,” a collaborative effort with the Anti-World Gangsters crew. The album features Don Jazzy on the track “Asampete.”

OdumoduBlvck revealed that after recording “Asampete,” he felt the song would benefit from Don Jazzy’s contribution. When approached, Don Jazzy readily agreed to the request.

During their meeting, Don Jazzy not only added his vocals to the song but also surprised OdumoduBlvck with a generous gift of $10,000.

Impressively, Don Jazzy declined any royalties for his contribution to the track.

“When I went to his house to get his vocals, he gave me $10,000 and even my friend was asking me why he gave me such a huge amount of money,” he narrated in the interview.

OdumoduBlvck further praised Don Jazzy, describing him as the most original personality in the Nigerian music industry and a true icon.

“There’s nobody more original than Don Jazzy…The way the younger artists look up to Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, and Olamide today is how they used to look up to Don Jazzy”.

OdumoduBlvck’s praise for Don Jazzy’s generosity and influence on the Nigerian music industry echoes sentiments expressed by numerous artists whose careers have been shaped by the Mavin Records boss.

Four-time Grammy nominee Davido has credited Don Jazzy and D’banj’s flamboyant lifestyle for inspiring him to relocate to Nigeria and pursue his musical aspirations.

Don Jazzy’s philanthropic endeavours also continue to make headlines. Recently, he donated a substantial sum of 100 million naira to Very Dark Man’s charity.

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Actress Eucharia Anunobi Preaches Against Seeking Validation From Others

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December 20, 2024

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Nigerian actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi shared a compelling message about self-empowerment through her Instagram platform on December 19, 2024.

The Nollywood veteran directly addressed her followers in a social media post, urging them to break free from seeking external validation.

Anunobi, known for her influential roles in the Nigerian film industry, stressed that individuals should cultivate a strong sense of self-worth independent of others’ opinions.

The acclaimed actress articulated that personal growth and fulfilment stem from embracing one’s authentic self rather than conforming to societal expectations or public judgment.

In the video posted, Eucharia Anunobi enquired, “Why do you want everyone to like you? Even ice cream isn’t liked by everyone, come on.”Her post caption read,

“Seeking to be liked by all is a sign that you are emotionally and spiritually imbalanced! Some people will hate you because to hate is what gives them joy!! Because they are genetically wicked!!! So get used to not being liked!!!!1 John 5:19.”

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A post shared by Apostle Dr Eucharia Anunobi (@euchariaanunobi)

The actress’s post ignited a flurry of reactions in her comment section, with followers expressing support and sharing their personal reflections.

Actress Sola Sobowale commented simply, “Fact.”

Other followers shared their thoughts, with one writing, “Anyone who is always seeking validation from the public whenever he or she does something, just know say that person no clear 💯.”

“Caring what people think about you is natural. Letting it drive your behaviours and keep you from doing things you believe in is usually a sign of,” said another person.

Another Instagram user shed more light on the issue, saying,

“codependency conditioning. The core belief in codependency is: what people think of me defines what I think of me. My mother always said, “Your opinion of me is none of my business.” It can get real exhausting perceiving yourself through the eyes of others. No matter how pure your intention, you cannot control how people receive you. Give others the freedom to perceive you as they wish, for it’s merely a reflection of themselves and not your reality. Never mind who sees you. Do you see you?”

“I don’t like people who wanna be liked by everyone, just do you and move on,”

“Thisss ,it’s okay to be a bad person in another persons story ,Only God is PERFECT 👍”

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Elozonam Reflects On How “Japa” Makes It Hard For Him To Make Friends

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December 19, 2024

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Former BBNaija star and content creator Elozonam revealed how Nigeria’s “japa” syndrome—where individuals emigrate in search of better opportunities abroad—has impacted his personal relationships, especially with friends and family.

During a conversation on the Uncoloured Podcast, hosted by fellow BBNaija alum Venita, Elozonam candidly shared how his twin brother’s relocation has significantly altered their once-close dynamic.

“For my twin brother and I, being twins, we naturally used to argue a lot,” Elozonam said. “But after he left, there was nothing to fight about. Now I have to consciously reach out to him because there are days or weeks when I don’t hear from him. It’s frustrating, but I understand that everyone has to do what they need to survive and build a better life.”

Elozonam reflected on how the japa wave has reshaped his social circle. He traced the trend back to 2018 when his former boss moved abroad with his family.

“That seemed to open the floodgates,” he said. “Since then, people have been leaving one after the other. It’s exhausting. You become hesitant to form new friendships because you don’t know if they’ll just up and leave tomorrow.”

He expressed deep frustration about Nigeria’s deteriorating economy and infrastructure. He acknowledged that unemployment, insecurity, and poor living conditions push many Nigerians to seek better opportunities in other countries.

“Between 2018 and 2024, I’ve seen so many people leave. Nigeria isn’t improving, and everyone wants a better future. It’s hard to blame them, but it’s also hard for those of us left behind.”

Watch the interview below.

“…you’re now too wary of making new friends. Nigeria is not getting any better. We all know this”

Elozonam speaks about living in a different country from his twin brother and the downsides of japa. pic.twitter.com/zc7KMuLcdX

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) December 18, 2024