Inspiring African Stories

This category is purposely for inspiring African stories and stories of change-makers in Africa.

Meet 17-year-old Ojo Jonathan Adewale: The Youngest Chartered Accountant In Africa

Inspiring African Stories

There is no limit to the accomplishment of black people around the world. Ojo Jonathan Adewale is a teenage prodigy and a widely revered young personality. Jonathan Adewale has embedded his name in the history books after becoming the youngest ever Chartered Accountant in Africa, if not the youngest on earth. Guess what, he is […]

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The village girl who became a Nobel Peace Prize winner – The incredible story Wangari Muta Maathai, first black woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize

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Wangari Muta Maathai, a Kenyan, founded the Green Belt Movement and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. She became the first African woman and the first black woman to win the Noble Peace Prize.

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From Surviving A Horrific Plane Crash To Becoming An Internet Sensation: The Inspiring Story of Kechi Okwuchi

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To me beauty has little or nothing to do with anything on the outside, because I believe our real beauty resides deep inside of us. After a huge escape from death by surviving a plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi has definitely qualified for being an amazing beauty of Africa.

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Matome Cynthia Mokgobu

How 29-year-old Matome Cynthia Mokgobu went from starting a small garden in her backyard to owning three hectare farm

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Matome Cynthia Mokgobu, 29, started a little garden in her backyard in the Limpopo village of Bochum, South Africa, five years ago. Today, she now owns a three-hectare farm where she grows spinach, butternut squash, and cabbage for local and Gauteng markets in South Africa.

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How Oluwadamilola Akintewe Went From Being A Victim Of Domestic Violence To Creating A Safe Space For Women And Girls In Nigeria

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Who says students can’t equally be changemakers? Oluwadamilola Akintewe is a typical example of a definitive student-leader. Oluwadamilola Akintewe was born in the West African nation of Nigeria. The 22-year-old is a student of Adekunle Ajasin University, in Akungba Ondo state. Oluwadamilola’s childhood was largely engulfed by social and societal problems. Her father was a

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Adenah Bayoh

Inspiring African Story | How Adenah Bayoh Escaped Civil War in Liberia and Built a $225M Real Estate Portfolio in the United States of America

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At the age of thirteen, Adenah Bayoh managed to flee Liberia’s civil conflict. She is a living embodiment of the American dream. Many people have travelled to America from third-world countries in search of a better life; Adenah Bayoh’s tale is no exception. However, her indomitable spirit, which has been responsible for her enormous successes, maybe the lone difference.

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Africans Can Do It – Meet Philip Emeagwali, The Nigerian Scientist Who Designed The Program And Formula For The Fastest Computer On Earth

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My Information and Communication Technology lessons in high school were mainly dominated by details and references to Charles Babbage and his contributions to the computing brand. And for many people, especially the black race, the glorious and prominent part of our history is largely concealed by strings of western dominated ideals and thoughts – the

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