Tolulope Sanusi, The Architect and Photographer changing how African architecture is viewed – lens by lens
New African Woman Magazine
by Guest Contributor
1M ago
Tolulope Sanusi, a Nigerian architect and founder of Rubyspolaroid, is increasingly consolidating herself in the field of architectural photography and has been building a photo library of the Lagos cityscape, in a way that is changing the way the world views architecture in Africa. ( Article by Zaniel Dada from bird story agency) Tolulope Sanusi carefully surveys the dynamic cityscape below, before launching a drone from the rooftop of a high-rise building in Lagos. Her clients are attracted to her passion for Nigerian design, but her images are also changing the way we see this city – and Af ..read more
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Tsitsi Dangarembga’s famous novel, Nervous Conditions, gets a Shona translation
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by Guest Contributor
1M ago
The publishing journey of Zimbabwean writer and film-maker Tsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions wasn’t easy. Yet the novel is today considered by many as one of Africa’s 100 best books of the 20th century and is studied at universities around the world. Now a new translation of the book into Zimbabwe’s Shona language has been released. This report by Tinashe Mushakavanhu When Tsitsi Dangarembga submitted the manuscript to publishing houses in Zimbabwe in the early 1980s, they all turned it down. Dangarembga felt at the time that it was “very difficult for men to accept the things that women ..read more
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Access Holdings Plc Announces Bolaji Agbede As Acting Group Chief Executive Officer
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by naw
1M ago
Following the tragic demise of its popular Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe in a helicopter crash on 9 February, the Board of Directors of Access Holdings Pic has appointed Bolaji Agbede as the Acting GCEO. According to Mr. Abubakar Jimoh, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Access Holdings: “The appointment of Ms. Agbede is in alignment with our robust succession planning practices. We are strongly convinced that Ms. Agbede, being the Company’s most Senior Executive with exceptionally rich, professional and leadership experience and understanding of the Access cu ..read more
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Genius ceramic artist Zizipho Poswa does it again with Indyebo yakwaNtu (Black Bounty)
New African Woman Magazine
by naw
2M ago
Southern Guild will open its new gallery in Los Angeles next month with a dual presentation: Indyebo yakwaNtu (Black Bounty), a solo exhibition by South Africa’s Zizipho Poswa (pictured above), and Mother Tongues, a group exhibition featuring 25 artists from the continent. If like us,  you are super fans and loved Zizipho Poswa’s uBuhle boKhokho, which we featured here, then no doubt, you will love this new volume of work and her inaugural solo exhibition at Southern Guild’s new gallery in Los Angeles 22 February – 18 April 2024. Indyebo yakwaNtu is Poswa’s most ambitious technical undert ..read more
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International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Duopharm  set to help Senegal move towards pharmaceutical sovereignty with new drug manufacturing facility
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by Guest Contributor
2M ago
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a subsidiary of the World Bank, and Duopharm, a drug distribution company,  have signed a partnership to set up a drug manufacturing unit in Senegal, which will aim at reducing imports to less than 50% by 2035. The IFC will support Duopharm SA in terms of skills and expertise in different areas such as market research, factory design, and global visibility on good drug manufacturing practices.   “This partnership makes it possible to meet the challenge of producing medicines in Senegal because the country still depends on the importat ..read more
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10 TOP TIPS FOR ATTRACTING OPPORTUNITY EVERYDAY
New African Woman Magazine
by naw
2M ago
Successful women all over the world believe in making opportunity happen. Whether it’s the urban business magnate, the ambitious executive or the rural trader, these women have all learned the power of proactivity. If attracting opportunity is something that appeals to you, Oma Edoja guides you through with these 10 tips: Know who you are, Be who you are: What is most important to you in life, work and business – honesty, family, independence, freedom, wealth, influence, contribution? Decide on your 10 most important values that guide your decisions and define who you are. Next, prune these d ..read more
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Ecobank is the Official Sponsor for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023 
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by naw
2M ago
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Ecobank, as the Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the biggest footballing event in Africa, will kick off on 13 January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire. And with only a few weeks to go, there is heightened excitement and anticipation among fans across Africa and its Diaspora. Football is Africa’s most popular game for the majority men and women on the continent. “The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournament highlights the immense sense of pride that Africa ..read more
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Adieu Wondrous Zahara (1987-2023): “I wanted people to be happy when listening to my music.”
New African Woman Magazine
by naw
2M ago
In the words of her family: “She was a pure light, and an even purer heart, in this world. A beacon of hope, a gift, and a blessing to us and countless people around the world. A legendary figure in the world of music, Zahara remarkably touched millions of people’s lives with her extraordinary gift and passion for music. She leaves behind an indelible mark on the music industry and a legacy that will forever resonate in our hearts and souls. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered…” Back in 2012, we had the honour of featuring Zahara on the South African Cover of New ..read more
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Black Is Beautiful, Toxic Cosmetics are not. The dark side of skin lightening: A Future Perspective
New African Woman Magazine
by Guest Contributor
2M ago
On a perilous path to achieving dubious beauty standards, skin-lightening products have emerged as a popular solution, promising a brighter, more flawless complexion. However, the stark truth lurking behind these creams and lotions is deeply concerning. As potent chemicals are wreaking havoc on the user’s skin, the dangers associated with skin-bleaching creams and products are real and alarming. In this article, we cut through the illusions and get straight to the heart of the matter— exposing the undeniable health risks and appalling side effects posed by skin-lightening cremes and highlighti ..read more
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Ending violence against women is severely underfunded – a new report reveals
New African Woman Magazine
by naw
2M ago
A new sobering report has revealed that in 2022, countries around the world spent USD 204 billion in overseas development assistance – but of that sizable sum, only one-fifth of one percent was spent on preventing gender-based violence (GBV).  And UNWomen – the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women – is leading the call for bold investments in ending the endemic scourge.   Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, a report “What Counts? The state of funding for the prevention of gender-b ..read more
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