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These 8 Women Put Nigeria On The World Map In 2018

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6 years ago

December 24, 2018

2018 has indeed been an amazing year, especially for women.

As we approach the end of the year we are taking time to appreciate all the amazing Nigerian women that have put the country on the map through their achievements and feats.

These hardworking women defied all odds to make an impact in the society while following their dreams.

Hauwa Ojeifo

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Hauwa Ojeifo is a mental health activist and founder of She Writes Woman. This year Hauwa was one of the recipients of the Queen’s Young Leaders Award.

She was also one of the winners of the MTV EMA Generation Change Award. This award category was just introduced at the 2018 MTV EMAs

Njideka Akunyili Crosby

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Njideka Akunyili Crosby, daughter of late Dora Akunyili is a multi-talented visual artist. This year Njideka sold one of her paintings “Bush Babies” for N1.2bn ($3.4million) a feat that hasn’t been achieved in a while.

Mo Abudu

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Ebonylife TV boss, Mo Abudu is another woman putting Nigeria on the world map. It’s undeniable that the media mogul definitely had a great 2018.

This year, Mo made it to the 2018 UK 100 Power List alongside Meghan Markle. This list is the is the most authoritative recognition of influential people of African and Caribbean heritage in the UK. Recently, Mo was elected Director of International Academy of Televison, Arts and Sciences, the organisation responsible for staging the world famous Emmy Awards.

Abisoye Akinfolarin-Ajayi

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Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin is a Nigerian women’s rights activist and founder of Pearls Africa Youth Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization aimed at educating young girls in under-served areas in Nigeria with technology skills.

This year, Abisoye became the first Nigerian to be named “CNN Hero Of The Year. She alongside nine others received the sum of $10,000 for their heroic feats.

Blessing Okagbare

Blessing Okagbare-Ighoteghonor is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in long jumping and short sprints. She is also an Olympic and World Championships medallist in the long jump and a world medalist in the 200 meters.

This year she set a new national record in the women’s 200m after running an impressive 22.04 seconds in the 200m race at the Wes Kittley Invitational Track and Field Meet at the Abilene Christian University.

Her feat erased the 200m women African record held by Mary Onyali-Omagbemi since August 1996.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie hands down had an amazing 2018. The renowned author kept bagging degrees and awards back to back. She also caused quite a stir on social media and we couldn’t love her less.

Adichie also had an amazing time gracing a number of magazine covers yet the one that topped them all was her cover shoot for PORT Magazine’s April 2018 Issue.

Chimamanda became the first woman ever to appear on the cover of PORT, which was launched in 2011 as “the magazine for men”.

Grace Ladoja

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Grace Ladoja is the founder of Metallic Inc and manager of UK grime star Skepta. She is equally one of UK’s most promising media executives. The talent manager and the daughter of a former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, was recently honored with an MBE by His Royal Highness, Prince Charles.

Tiwa Savage

Tiwa definitely had an amazing 2018 despite all the relationship drama and scandals Tiwa Savage kept winning big. This year, Tiwa made history as the first female artist to win the award for the Best African Act at the 2018 MTV European Music Awards.

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Phyna Bounced From Lagos Restaurant Over Indecent Dressing

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November 25, 2024

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A Lagos restaurant named Cali refused to let the 27-year-old reality TV star Phyna enter because of her outfit. Phyna shared this experience on her X social media page (previously known as Twitter).

She posted a short video showing what she had worn to the restaurant. She then joked about the incident with her fans and followers on social media.

In her words,

“So I went to have dinner at one CALI RESTAURANT Abi what they call the place😂😂😂 omo they said I’m dressed indecently and I can’t enter o. WTF!!!!!”

So I went to have dinner at one CALI RESTAURANT Abi what they call the place😂😂😂 omo they said I’m dressed indecently and I can’t enter o
WTF!!!!! pic.twitter.com/L2UZp4vjp0

— UNUSUALPHYNA🎙(phynix🔥) (@unusualphyna) November 24, 2024

In the clip, Phyna wore a revealing black jumpsuit paired with a bold burgundy afro wig. Her outfit quickly sparked debate among her followers.

Some users criticised her choice of attire, arguing that it was inappropriate for the restaurant’s standards. Others defended the establishment’s decision, stating that enforcing dress codes is their right.

“If you wear a hookers uniform, be prepared to be treated like one,” wrote a user.

“The owner has every right to set rules for their business premises,” said another.

“So another hotel the other day that brought something for the lady to cover her self….Great one…If all these restaurants will start doing this, it will definitely be a big step to correcting this error in the society,” someone else wrote.

The post generated mixed reactions, highlighting contrasting views on personal style and public expectations. The incident fuelled a broader conversation about dress norms and the balance between individual expression and venue policies.

Recall that Phyna dropped her surname and publicly disowned her family on her X page recently. She said that she was tossed around relatives’ homes as a child, adding that she should’ve suspected foul play all along.

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Falz Speaks About His Worst Date Experience

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November 22, 2024

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Nigerian rapper Falz recently shared a humorous yet awkward story from one of his early dating experiences. During an interview on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast with British media personality Madame Joyce, Falz recounted a surprising request from his date.

She asked him to order takeout for her family members back home. He explained the situation with his signature humour, highlighting how unexpected and awkward the moment was.

He explained,

“I haven’t had too many date experiences but the worst probably was this girl asking to buy stuff for her family at home, so I wasn’t sure how to feel. This was in Nigeria and I didn’t know whether to feel bad or not. She wanted me to buy takeaway for them, like to buy for each person… So different portions for the members of the family, takeaway for them. I didn’t even know whether to feel bad, because it was like, I came here on a date with you, not the whole family.”

Falz acknowledged that the request felt unusual but considered the possibility that her family genuinely needed the food. “I then sat and thought, What if they’re hungry? We were at a proper restaurant.”

“I feel like there are things that, when it comes to dates, there are things that the person would say directly or indirectly that would make you know whether you want to continue talking to them or not,” he added.

The rapper dismissed the idea that men immediately know if a woman is marriage material on the first date. He elaborated, suggesting that relationships often require time and experience to fully understand a partner’s potential.

He said, “To this day, there is nobody I can say that this is someone I want to marry. I haven’t gotten to that stage yet so I think it’d take a while.”

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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