Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born Yvonne Machaka on 18 March 1965) is a South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher. Dubbed the “Princess of Africa” (on a 1990 tour), Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years and has been popular in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Gabon, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast. Songs such as “I’m Burning Up”, “Thank You…
Grace Atinuke Oyelude is the first person to ever win Miss Nigeria in 1957, three years before Nigerian gained independence from the British colonial masters. She defeated over 200 Nigerian girls who participated in the pageant to become the first-ever Miss Nigeria. Grace Oyelude is from Oluponna a town in Osun State, She was born…
True icons are larger than life, unforgettable with an elegance that’s mesmerizingly timeless. Muhammad Ali and Pele are two sporting icons whose names are like a golden bell hung in people’s heart. Both men have departed us yet their names still carry as much weight today as when they were able to perform for us…
Helen Paul is known for her humour. She is a radio personality who talks like a child and is also known as Tatafo. She is not only an OAP but is also a comedienne, entrepreneur, event host and actress. Paul has worked and served as a freelance and full-time presenter at several media houses in…
Chioma Ajunwa born on the 25th of December 1970, is one of the pioneer players of women’s football in Nigeria, she represented the Super Falcons of Nigeria at the first FIFA Women’s World Cup held in China in 1991. Ajunwa performed as a track and field athlete and specialised in the 100m, 200m and long…
Odegbami is regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers. Patrick Olusegun Odegbami otherwise known as Mathematical7, born 27 August 1952, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as a forward and captained the then Green eagles squad. Born in Lagos, Nigeria to Jacob Adebola Odegbami and Beatrice Bintu Abeke Odegbami (née Olotu), Segun Odegbami, was one of…
Ability they say lies in every disability and challenges should not stop one from achieving set goals but should rather serve as a motivation to push through. Alanka Babb despite being born blind and facing numerous educational challenges due to her disability, achieved a Ph.D. from Liberty University at the age of 36. Growing up…
Being strong in times of adversity and trials is a trait that is achieved by true warriors, who know how to conquer their fears and still stay true to themselves. This is because all humans are made of flesh and blood; only a few are cast in relentless cloth of unflinching faith. A remarkable few,…
Yemi Eberechi Alade, better known as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. She won the Peak Talent Show in 2009 after which she was signed to Effyzzie Music Group, and had a hit with her single “Johnny” in 2014.Since then Yemi has gained prominence in the music industry and considered…
Samyak Lalik once said “disability cannot stop me from becoming a complete personality”, such is the case of Tosan Arugha, a bomb blast survivor who have found ability in his disability. Tosan Davies Arugha, popularly known as Tee-Sax plays the saxophone almost note perfect, but he plays it differently from how you might expect. The…
