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Oil was not her first choice. Now she's an industry boss
Oil was not her first choice. Now she's an industry boss

It's rare to find a woman at the top of an oil business. It's the last place Amy Jadesimi expected to be. CNN

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'In Nigeria, you can have a naira and a dream'
'In Nigeria, you can have a naira and a dream'

Lagos-based Wilson's Juice was set up by two brothers in 2010 for $5 -- now the company is worth millions and the brand is a household name. CNN

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Coffee shop inspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Coffee shop inspiring entrepreneurs in Nigeria

Cafe Neo, a coffee shop located in several African countries, is not just about coffee, but enabling a collaborative space for entrepreneurs to thrive. CNN

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Nigerian celebrity stylist shares her inspiring story. She's the stylist behind some of Nigeria's hottest celebrities. On CNN's African Voices, Jane Ekanem talks about her job, her past, and her love for fashion.

Nigerian celebrity stylist shares her inspiring story. She's the stylist behind some of Nigeria's hottest celebrities. On CNN's African Voices, Jane Ekanem talks about her job, her past, and her love for fashion.

Chude Jideonwo inspires Africa’s youth to take action through media. CNN Passion to Portfolio

Chude Jideonwo inspires Africa’s youth to take action through media. CNN Passion to Portfolio

Printivo is an online print shop providing entrepreneurs all over Nigeria with everything from business cards to banners. CNN

Printivo is an online print shop providing entrepreneurs all over Nigeria with everything from business cards to banners. CNN

LifeBank is a smart blood system saving lives in Lagos, Nigeria, by speeding up blood donations and deliveries to hospitals. CNN

LifeBank is a smart blood system saving lives in Lagos, Nigeria, by speeding up blood donations and deliveries to hospitals. CNN

This installment of the feminist media(tions) program will focus on the experiences of women and girls in Nigeria and Africa—specifically looking at topics of coming of age, societal expectations, and overcoming trauma through joy—using the poetry of

This installment of the feminist media(tions) program will focus on the experiences of women and girls in Nigeria and Africa—specifically looking at topics of coming of age, societal expectations, and overcoming trauma through joy—using the poetry of Wana Udobang as a lens to frame the discussion. Moderated @ Columbia University.

Using Salami’s new book, Sensuous Knowledge, A Black Feminist Approach For Everyone, as a jumping off point, this discussion will explore life through the prism of black feminism and the need for an Africa-centered feminist approach to advocacy. Mode

Using Salami’s new book, Sensuous Knowledge, A Black Feminist Approach For Everyone, as a jumping off point, this discussion will explore life through the prism of black feminism and the need for an Africa-centered feminist approach to advocacy. Moderated @ Columbia University.

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