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Maternal mortality has reduced by 40% in Africa – Diene Keita

On September 21, 201312:05 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Diene Keita is the representative of United Nations Population Fund, UNPFA, in Benin Republic for the past seven years. UNFPA is the world’s largest multilateral source of population assistance, which has provided more than $6 billion in assistance since it became operational in 1969. Keita, who speaks six languages, is also a freelance translator in the United Kingdom. In this interview with Esther Onyegbula, she talks about the reproductive health and the challenges of the average African woman and other issues.

My daughter’s amputation spurred me into voluntary service – Crystal Chigbu

On September 13, 20134:55 pmIn Just Human, Prime Womanby adefaye

When little Beulah lost her limb as a child after suffering a missing kneecap at birth, her mother, Crystal Chigbu, the CEO of “Irede Foundation” after that harrowing experience vowed to provide solution to children in similar situation. In this interview, she expresses her determination to serve humanity by providing functional artificial limbs to amputated children. Excerpts:

I was a foodstuff merchant as an undergraduate – Princess Akinbile

On August 31, 201312:15 amIn Prime Womanby adefaye

Beautiful and industrious Princess Uzamat Folasayo Akinbile has an exemplary story that inspires young women. Her youthful looks no doubt will make many think she is probably a 20-year old who was born with a silver spoon. But at 40, her story tells how she rode her way to success through determination at a time when many of her mates depended on handouts from “generous” men .

Empowered women are the best – Bee Azubike

On August 24, 201312:20 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Bee Azubike started out as an entertainment writer but presently works as a PR consultant and freelance writer. As a child, she spent a lot of time drawing and even though that talent is gone, she’s still an avid lover of the arts and is currently on the team of the monthly performing arts event, TARUWA. Bee is crazy about her creator; the Almighty God. She is presently lost in Nora Ephron’s world, through the book ‘I Feel Bad About My Neck’.

Showcasing plight of the deprived motivates me – Fiberesima

On August 17, 201312:17 amIn Prime Womanby adefaye

Even during a brief encounter, you can’t ignore the passion in her voice, especially when she’s defending the rights of the African child and women. Short version, Funmi Fiberesima is not just a media personality but also an actress, producer and human rights advocate. From Lagos back to Okrika, her home-town, she’s all set to assist humanity. Excerpt:

‘We take borderline students to next academic level’

On July 27, 201312:05 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Busola Thompson is a UK-based educationist with over 10 years’ experience. She is the brain behind Anchor Tutors, a tutelage service that specialises in taking borderline secondary school students to the next level in their academics. In this interview, the Osun State-born teacher explains why she has decided to bring Anchor Tutors to Lagos and more. Excerpts:

Street children are products of societal dysfunction – Ashogbon

On July 6, 201312:05 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

In line with her passion for service, Mrs Ufuoma Emerhor Ashogbon, CEO, Fair Life Africa Foundation, helps rehabilitate children who take to the streets due to ill-treatment, poverty and sexual abuse. In this interview with Woman in her Prime, she highlights how parents can guard against the conditions that force children to make such drastic moves.

At nine, I’ve started making waves in dancing – Enenche

On July 5, 201310:38 pmIn Prime Womanby vanguard

ALICE ENENCHE started as an international dancer from age nine. She acquired a name to reckon with in Benue state Arts and Culture and in the dance world. Hers was a journey that started when she was only a girl and when her mates were still spoon fed.

Onari Duke on her Run-for-a-Cure Charity Walk

On June 29, 201312:10 amIn Prime Womanby vanguard

Former First Lady of Cross River State, Mrs. Onari Duke is an ideal role model for all age groups. She found her passion and is using it to touch lives. With many Nigerians losing their battle to cancer and HIV, Mrs Duke believes positive changes can be made through the activities of The Child Survival and Development Organization of Nigeria, CS-DON.