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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: A Special #ThursdayTalks Edition

Get ready to be inspired by the true story of a woman who took on an entire system and won! We’re talking about the iconic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the fearless leader of the Abeokuta Women’s Riot against colonial oppression in the 1940s. Her story is bringing the heat to the big screen, and we’re hosting a can’t-miss screening and panel discussion to decode what “people power” really means.

Owowoh Makes History as the First Nigerian Woman to Graduate from Sandhurst!

Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu

Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu has etched her name in history as the first Nigerian female officer to graduate from the United Kingdom’s prestigious Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). At just 24 years old, she was among the 135 Officer Cadets who completed the intensive 44-week training program, culminating in the Sovereign’s Parade on April […]

The First Black Woman on the Board of Italy’s Top-Flight Football Club!

Eniola Aluko, a Nigerian-born British former sports director

Eniola Aluko, a Nigerian-born British former sports director for Aston Villa and Angel City in England, has made history by becoming the first African female to join the board of FC Como Women, Italy’s top-flight women’s football club. This remarkable achievement places her at the forefront of a growing movement to elevate women’s football globally. […]

Super Falcons Soar Back to the Olympics After 16 Years!

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team

The Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, have triumphantly secured their spot at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking their return to the Olympic stage after a 16-year hiatus. Their last appearance was at the Beijing 2008 Games. The Falcons clinched their Olympic berth by defeating South Africa’s Banyana Banyana 1-0 on […]

Pelumi Nubi Becomes the First Black Woman to Complete a Solo Road Trip from London to Lagos!

British-Nigerian travel content creator Pelumi Nubi

British-Nigerian travel content creator Pelumi Nubi has made history by becoming the first Black woman to drive solo from London, United Kingdom, to Lagos, Nigeria. Embarking on this ambitious journey on January 30, 2024, Pelumi traversed 17 countries over 68 days, covering approximately 6,213 miles (10,000 kilometers) in her trusty purple Peugeot 107, affectionately named […]

Adejoke Bakare Becomes First Black Female Michelin-Starred Chef in the UK!

Nigerian-born culinary talent Adejoke Bakare

Nigerian-born culinary talent Adejoke Bakare has made history as the first Black woman in the United Kingdom to receive a Michelin Star — one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world. Her restaurant, Chishuru, was among 18 UK establishments honoured with a star in the 2024 Michelin Guide. Located in central London, Chishuru […]