Tag: history
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Chimamanda Adiche becomes first African woman to receive UN Global Leadership Award
Chimamanda Adiche has made history by becoming the first Nigerian and African woman to receive the UN Global Leadership Award. The United Nations Foundation on the 20th ... -
The mind-blowing Queen Moremi the Musical hits the stage
Ever since the premiere of the most anticipated show, Queen Moremi the Musical on the 21st of December, every conversation in Lagos has been about the ... -
#ValentineDay2018: The complicated origins of Valentine’s Day
By Patricia Uyeh. Every February 14th is Valentine’s Day and it sees lovers expressing their love for each other, sometimes in dramatic ways. Some wonder about ... -
History-making Nigeria’s Bobsled & Skeleton heads for 2018 Winter Olympics
By Sewe Ishola, The history making quad, Seun Adigun, Ngozi Onwumere, Akuoma Omeoga and Simidele Adeagbo are headed for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in South ... -
Oscar nominations: Jordan Peele makes history as he bags three important nominations
By Sewe Ishola, Oscar nominations were announced recently, and as always it comes with some surprises. One of which was actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director, Jordan ... -
History is made as Nigeria’s Women Bobsled team qualifies for 2018 Winter Olympics
By Sewe Ishola, For the very first time ever, Nigeria and indeed the African continent will be participating in the Winter Olympics courtesy of three determined ... -
History is made as CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominates highest number of black designers
By Sewe Ishola, History is made at this year’s CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund as four Black designers were nominated to participate in the yearly fashion talent hunt. The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund is ... -
Queen Elizabeth hires first ever black assistant
By Osahon Ibizugbe A new personal assistant selected by British monarch, Queen Elizabeth is to become the first black equerry in British history. Major Nana Kofi ... -
Style Editor, Dimeji Alara makes history as he becomes Fashion Editor, Elle Magazine SA
By Sewe Ishola, Nigerian stylist and journalist, Dimeji Alara has been appointed the Fashion Editor of ELLE Magazine South Africa. His appointment is historical as by it, ... -
Australian senator, breaks record, breastfeeds daughter in Parliament during sitting (photo)
By Rita Chioma An Australian senator made political history on Tuesday by becoming the first woman to breastfeed a baby in the country’s federal parliament. Larissa ...
