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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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Tanzanian Singer, Juma Jux Dedicates Award To Fiancée, Priscilla Ojo

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Tanzanian artist Juma Jux delighted fans once again by publicly honouring his fiancée, Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo, popularly known as Priscy, during his acceptance speech at the Jaylia Awards.

Recently, the couple had expressed their longing for each other on Instagram after returning to their respective countries. However, they joyfully reunited just days before the event, where Juma Jux proudly received the award for Best Artist/Group Eastern Africa 2024.

In his acceptance speech, Juma Jux warmly acknowledged Priscy, referring to her as his “beautiful wife-to-be” and even pointed her out in the crowd. His heartfelt words drew applause from the audience and added a personal touch to the celebratory moment.

Priscy’s mother, renowned Nigerian filmmaker and businesswoman Iyabo Ojo joined in the celebration. She shared a video of the touching moment on Instagram to commend Juma’s achievement.

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The romance between Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux first sparked public curiosity in July when a video of the two dancing at a club went viral.

Following the video’s spread, Juma fueled speculation by sharing romantic photos of them on Instagram. This led Priscy to confirm their relationship in a comment where she vowed their connection would be “forever.”

Soon after, she officially shared the relationship news on her own Instagram, cementing their bond in the public eye.

In August, Priscy further solidified their relationship. She invited Juma Jux to Nigeria to celebrate his birthday, where her family greeted him warmly. Shortly after, Juma endeared himself to fans even more by releasing a love song dedicated to Priscy.

The song’s music video features the couple dancing intimately, with Juma captioning that he wrote the song specifically for them.

As a result, the track quickly gained popularity across social media platforms, inspiring the “Ololufe Mi Challenge.” Further, the couples joined in to celebrate their own love stories.

With each public display, Juma Jux and Priscy continue to captivate fans. This blends their cultures and passions into a love story cherished by many across East and West Africa.

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Lights, Camera…Naija! Netflix Unveils Ebuka Obi-Uchendu As Host

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October 28, 2024

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Netflix has tapped Nigerian TV sensation Ebuka Obi-Uchendu to host the upcoming second edition of Lights, Camera… Naija! The streaming giant made this official announcement ahead of the November 2, 2024 event.

As an award-winning host, Ebuka will lead the celebration of Nollywood’s brightest stars, industry veterans, and key stakeholders. Additionally, his influence in Nigerian media remains unmatched, as he frequently dominates social media conversations with his impeccable fashion choices and charismatic presence.

This year, the event revolves around the theme “Pioneers, Pillars, and Players.” Subsequently, this theme honors three distinct groups: the legendary founders who built Nollywood’s foundation, the behind-the-scenes experts who maintain the industry’s momentum, and the talented actors who capture global audiences.

Furthermore, the event draws an impressive crowd of industry professionals, musicians, and celebrities. Together, they gather to recognize both on-screen talent and the unsung heroes working behind the cameras.

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Award-winning singer Rihanna recently opened up about her journey raising her two sons, Riot and RZA, alongside her partner ASAP Rocky. She shared both her excitement and the unique challenges of motherhood.

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“I want to have a girl, but I won’t know what to do because I only know about boys so far, but it’d be an adventure,” she admitted.

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“The boy energy in my house is the best. It’s never a dull moment, and I love when they climb onto chandeliers, and I love it when they are literally so scary that I’m forced to have fun. Them running around and me lifting them up is all fun and exercise. It works out for ASAP, me and our kids.”

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The couple welcomed their first son, RZA Athelson, on Friday, May 13, 2022. Then, in February 2023, Rihanna made an unforgettable announcement about her second pregnancy during her electrifying Super Bowl halftime performance. Wearing a bold, form-fitting red jumpsuit, she unzipped her outfit and gently rubbed her stomach, proudly revealing her growing belly.

The surprise announcement took the world by storm, sending fans and social media into a happy frenzy. By August 2023, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky welcomed their “Super Bowl baby,” born at 7:41 am at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. In keeping with their tradition of “R” names, they named their second son Riot Rose.

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