‘Creativity & innovation’: Leading Ladies Africa talks to Aisha Augie-Kuta on what it takes to be a successful photographer

by Francesca Uriri Rising above stereotypes, being inspired by her immediate environment, and making a success out of what many may call an alternative career, is why Aisha Augie-Kuta is the Leading Lady Africa for the week. Enjoy her interview. How did your love for photography start? It started when I was a child and... Read More

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June 10, 2014

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Opinion: Why Nigerian women will NEVER stop bleaching

by ‘Jola Sotubo The truth is that life is hard on dark skinned women and not everyone can deal with the discrimination that comes from being several tones away from what’s widely acceptable. The Nigerian obsession with light skin has been well documented and it is common now to see women with different tinges of... Read More

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July 26, 2013

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‘Jola Sotubo: What I learnt on the dating merry-go-round (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by ‘Jola Sotubo “Looking back now, I realize, with all due modesty… I was perfect just as I was.” The Martians and I… My relationship with the opposite sex began at a tender age. For those who’ve never heard the expression “Men are from Mars and women are from Venus”, “Martians” here means men. Rumor has... Read More

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