Florence Chikowore, widely known as Flo, describes herself first as a curious citizen of the world. Her natural curiosity about people has shaped much of her journey, but she is
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In a global beauty industry dominated by images that prioritise conformity and Eurocentric ideals, a young Cameroonian entrepreneur is quietly reshaping the narrative. Alida Tchinda, founder of HERITAGE, has created
Women have always been central to Africa’s economy, yet their work is often hidden or credited to others. This not only undermines their efforts but also weakens economies that need
By Maggie Gwangwa Quiet desperation is the silence between desire and the courage to act. She gathered the fullness of her dress by the hem, draped it over
When asked to describe her journey, Mas’ooda pauses thoughtfully. “It’s such a difficult question,” she admits. But her story is one worth telling, a tale of preservice, discovery and a
What began as a dream in Cameroon is now a thriving business empire in the U.S. Nadine, an immigrant who arrived in America with just $50, has built one of
In a decisive act of leadership that has struck a chord across Africa, Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has rejected a proposal from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct
By Shazia Abba We deserve representation. We deserve leadership that doesn’t ask us to choose between our children and our careers and we deserve to author our own stories,
By Laural Jacobs We’ve all heard the metaphor; “relationships are like fire, they begin with a spark, flare into flame, and if you’re lucky, burn bright and steady for years.
By Xoliswa Emmaculate Sitengile Every now and then, a story comes along that redefines what’s possible. This is one of them. At the heart of it is a woman who
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