Consistency wins: Keep writing, keep dreaming’ — Tares Oburumu, author of ‘Flora’s Love Colony’
By Japhet Davidson For Nigerian poet and essayist, Tares Oburumu, being shortlisted for the NLNG price for literature is more than a personal achievement. It is a moment of recognition for a writer who has spent years writing, mentoring young poets and exploring Nigeria’s history through literature. A poet, playwright and mentor to more than […]
Why we want to use goat rearing, drone technology to transform lives – Slater
Slater Christopher is the Founder of Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation. In this interview, Christopher speaks on what the foundation does, its partnership with Obidient Movement and how the strategies it has put in place to empower Nigerian underprivileged kids and unemployed youths. Excerpts: Can you tell us what the foundation does? We are into basic […]
Women attempting career in tech, don’t wait to feel ready, just start – Adebowale, TD Africa’s TecHERdemy graduate
Afolashade Adebowale, a graduate of the Data Science track, was one of the 400 young women selected to participate in TecHERdemy
Sonny Okosun still lives in us — Widow
“While I was reading it for him, he said he was thirsty and demanded for water. But the doctors said I should not give him water. With a touch of regret in his face, he asked…”
Youth must act now to undo decades of environmental neglect — Ben Ugbana
By Elizabeth Osayande Mr. Ben Ugbana co-founded Planet Pulse Nigeria, a social enterprise committed to promoting environmental awareness and responsibility among young people in Nigeria. In this interview with Elizabeth Osayande, he discusses how the youth can take the lead in reversing the environmental damage caused by decades of neglect. Excerpts. Tell us about Planet […]
From Obscurity to Limelight: Adebowale built, sold fintech firm before 26
By Ephraim Oseji Adebowale Oparinu’s journey defies convention; from launching his first company as an undergraduate to building and exiting myStash, an innovative fintech startup, all by age 25. At just 21, he became the youngest Nigerian selected for the U.S. Department of State’s Mandela Washington Fellowship in 2019. Today, he combines entrepreneurship with impact, […]
