Barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, Dr. Tunde Okewale recently received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) medal, presented by HRH Princess Anne of Great Britain. The The OBE recognises distinguished regional or county-wide roles in any field, through achievement or service to the community, including notable practitioners known nationally. “From Morning side estate, Hackney. to receiving an OBE at Windsor Palace, my journey shows anything’s possible if you dare to dream and ask ‘What if?’ I was the first in my family to go to university, supported by a charity that believed in me. My mantra?…
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Dr. Dupe Burgess (Founder, Bloomful, UK) Dr. Dupe Burgess (Founder, Bloomful) was absolutely honoured to have received the Innovation Champion award at the recently held Black Tech Achievement Awards in London – for her work with Bloomful! Bloomful’s mission is to improve the lives of millions of women by making gynecology care accessible, affordable, and empowering. In reaction to the many current healthcare systems that are built on old models that fail to put women at the centre, Bloomful harnesses tech and science solutions to redress this imbalance. It is noteworthy that Bloomful offers a free online health assessment. Its clinically-verified algorithm…
Oluwapelumi Dada (L) chased down Sam Parr, and made a quick pitch for his app, One Click Apply Sam Parr (Founder of The Hustle – sold to Hubspot) is convinced that Oluwapelumi Dada deserves to be made famous on tech twitter And here is what transpired, as told by Sam:”I was on a run and this kid Oluwapelumi Dada stopped me. Was on his bike, chased me down, and was out of breath, ha!!”He wanted to show me a new app he built. It’s called One Click Apply, and lets students apply to lots of jobs at once. He posted…
Moji Aina (Founder, PodChocolates) Moji Aina is the founder of PodChocolates, and she makes luscious-tasting chocolates. Defining herself and the work that she does, Moji Says: “I am a chocolate-maker whose goal is to educate more Africans about the cocoa value chain, so that we can increase our prosperity from cocoa. I make chocolate and other products derived from cocoa, and these products bring happiness and comfort to people. I aim to teach more people, especially the young people in cocoa growing regions, how to make various products from cocoa so they can have economic freedom”. 📸Karla Schade/ OpeningChocolate Dr.…
The handshake, as Access Bank acquires National Bank of Kenya Limited: (3rd L): Roosevelt Ogbonna (Group Managing Director, Access Banking Group) Access Bank Plc has just announced its acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (a subsidiary of KCB group), marking a tremendous milestone in the organisation’s path to progress. Says Access Bank: “Our strengthened presence in Kenya provides more opportunities for trans-African trade and financial inclusion, fostering economic growth and prosperity across borders. By boosting Nigerian-Kenyan businesses, we are fueling collaboration that will drive our economies forward”. Arriving Kenya: Amaechi Okobi (Chief Brand & Communications Officer for Access Corporation)…
Witness a new chapter in luxury that feels almost too good to be true in the all-new 2025 INFINITI QX80, arriving summer 2024.. In a bold move that has gotten the automotive world buzzing, the new 2025 INFINITI QX80 from the stables of Nissan is redefining what luxury means in the full-size SUV segment. Unveiled with a lot of publicity at the 2024 New York International Auto Show, this vehicle is bot an upgrade and a complete overhaul of luxury, technology, and performance standards. The new QX80 is INFINITI’s commitment to merging traditional luxury with futuristic innovation is evident in…
Nairobi-Kenya. At Heifer Interntional’s launch of The Mechnisation Report: Adesuwa Ifedi (Senior Vice President, Heifer International- Africa Programs); Aayuteafrica 2021 champion, Jehiel Oliver (Founder & CEO, Hello Tractor) On March 20, 2024 Heifer International, a global nonprofit working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable farming, released a report highlighting how tens of thousands of smallholder African farmers have seen their livelihoods transformed by a tech-driven mechanisation initiative. The report, titled ‘Mechanization for Africa: Innovative Financing for Agricultural Transformation and Youth Job Creation’, examines the role and benefits of agricultural innovation, mechanisation, and catalytic financing in empowering smallholder farming communities in Africa,…
Dr. Nontobeko Mbatha (Founder of Tumeladi Diagnostic Pathologists) Dr. Nontobeko Mbatha is Founder of Tumeladi Diagnostic Pathologists, the first black, female-owned Histopathology laboratory in Johannesburg (South Africa). An extraordinary Medical Doctor and CMSA-qualified histopathologist, Mbatha has an immense passion for Renal Pathology, and is known for her belief in the power of collaboration between health care professionals, which increases team members’ awareness of each others’ type of knowledge and skills – leading to the continued improvement in both decision-making and quality of care for patients. Referring to the photo below, Mbatha says: “In this one picture we have a surgeon, oncologist, nuclear…
William B. Stevens (Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria – M); Adanne Uche (Founder, Ady’s Agro Processing – R)). Adanne Uche (Founder of Ady’s Agro) and a host of guests recently joined William B. Stevens (the US Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos,) at a reception celebrating women in business and arts . Ms. Uche is one to watch. Her business, which offers a variety of nutritious spices, seasonings, herbs, oils that have become a household name for almost every type of meal, has seen rapid growth over the years. And several recognitions point to her progress. Adanne has just…
The Supersonic 12-volt ACDC LED HDTV is an excellent small TV with DVD player. Using the 12-volt cigarette lighter jack/ adapter that we highlighted in previous posts (see below), all you need to do is plug the Supersonic into the adapter, and then connect the other end (red and black clamps) to a small 12-volt battery. 12-volt cigarette lighter jack/ adapter This compact ‘plug-and-play’ 12-volt TV reliably eliminates any anxieties when grid electricity is unavailable or your inverter and/ or generator is out of commission. Also great for small spaces, it delivers full HD picture quality in stunning detail that brings your favourite…