This year’s #IYD2019 celebrates the transformative power of education. It seems a curious subject to tackle considering we often overlook the power of education to change the lives of young people and focus instead on festivities that center public officials. But anyone who has struggled to express themselves, knows that education provides a language for... Read More

August 9, 2016

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Zuriel Oduwole, Tejiri Emore, Kofoworola Jolaoso lead 100 future leaders at first TEDxKids@Gbagada in Lagos

Remember back in the late 80’s and early 90’s when we watched TV educational series by and for children, ‘Speak Out’ and ‘Kiddie Vision 101’? Now, imagine such fun and education for today’s children on land. For the first time in Lagos, Nigeria, TedxKids@Gbagada was organized and took place in July 2016 at Corona School... Read More

13-year-old Nigerian filmmaker, Zuriel Oduwole featured on CNBC Africa (WATCH)

13-year-old wonder kid, Zuriel Oduwole has now been featured on CNBC Africa, and broadcast on DSTV across 43 African Countries. It is part of an extended new series focusing on the future leadership and creative direction of the next generation that would shape the exciting growth and exponential development of the African continent In it, she shares... Read More

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December 19, 2013

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“I plan to retire at 19 and become US president…” says 11-year-old journalist, Zuriel Oduwole (WATCH)

by Oke Efagene Nigerian-American documentary film maker, Zuriel Oduwole, who has made history as the youngest person to be interviewed in Forbes magazine, has shown no signs of slowing down, despite her enviable achievements. At the tender age of 11, Oduwole has interviewed influential people around the world, including world leaders. She was also recently... Read More

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September 29, 2013

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10-year-old Nigerian girl interviews American civil rights leader, Jesse Jackson

Nigeria’s whiz kid, Zuriel Oduwole has added American Civil Rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson to the list of world leaders she has interviewed. Last Thursday, Oduwole, who is youngest person to be interviewed for a feature by Forbes magazine when she was 10 sat for a camera interview with Rev Jackson at the Annual Clinton... Read More

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August 6, 2013

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Inspired: Meet the 10-year-old Nigerian girl who made Forbes magazine history

by Isi Esene Zuriel Oduwole, a ten-year-old Nigerian girl Zuriel Oduwole has made history as the youngest person ever to be interviewed in Forbes, the global iconic magazine title. The interview with the award-winning documentary film maker, conference speaker and writer is featured in the August 2013 edition of Forbes Africa. Touted as the next... Read More

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May 26, 2013

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In case you didn’t know: My name has brought good luck to Nigeria – Jonathan

by Akan Ido President Goodluck Jonathan has urged parents to choose good names for their children as his name has brought good luck to Nigeria. Jonathan said this yesterday on the sidelines of the ongoing 21st ordinary session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Africa Union holding in Addis Ababa,... Read More

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