Author: Aisha Kabiru Mohammed
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Derartu Tulu: Ethiopia’s Olympic Trailblazer and Enduring Running Legend
Tulu is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won gold in the 10,000-meter race at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and silver at the Olympic Games in 1992 Barcelona. Since 2018, she has been president of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation
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Flora Nwapa: Pioneering African Women’s Literature and Publishing
Fondly known as the mother of modern African literature, Florence Nwanzuruahu Nkiru Nwapa was the first African woman novelist to publish a book in English in Britain, setting the stage for a generation of African women writers.
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The Overlapping Realities of Mental Illness and Superstition in Northern Nigeria
The stories of Nina and Ummi underscore the urgent need for greater mental health awareness and support in Nigeria, particularly in regions where cultural beliefs intersect with mental health challenges.
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Chiamaka Nnadozie: Rising from Striker to Top Goalkeeper, One Save at a Time
Chiamaka Nnadozie is a goalkeeper for both the Nigeria women’s national football team and Paris FC. She started playing football with her brothers as early as six years old. She started playing professional football as a striker rather than a goalie.
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Perpetua Nkwocha: Nigerian Football Icon, Record-Breaker, and Coach Extraordinaire
With an impressive career spanning Olympic Games, FIFA Women’s World Cups, and numerous CAF Women’s Championships, Nkwocha’s prowess on the field is matched only by her commitment to coaching and inspiring the next generation of athletes.