Category: Iconic Women
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Chioma Ajunwa: Gold Medalist Turned Crime Fighter!
Chioma Ajunwa is a former Nigerian track and field athlete who made history as Nigeria’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist.
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Florence Griffith-Joyner: The Speed Queen
Florence Griffith-Joyner, referred to as Flo-Jo, was an iconic American track and field athlete who gained worldwide fame for speed, style, and record-breaking performances in the 1980s
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Funke Opeke’s Main One Cable Company Transformed Africa’s Telecommunications Frontier
Funke Opeke is the founder and CEO of Main One Cable Company, a leading communications services and network solutions provider in West Africa. She is known for her significant contributions to the telecommunications industry in Nigeria.
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From Ministry Clerk to Ghana’s Fashion Icon, Juliana Norteye
Recognized as Ghana’s first professionally trained fashion designer after independence, she fused traditional styles with contemporary trends, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s fashion landscape.
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Maria Ressa: Leading the Fight for Press Freedom and Democracy
Maria Ressa is a prominent Filipino journalist and CEO of the online news organization Rappler. She has garnered international recognition for her work in journalism and her advocacy for press freedom and human rights.