Lagos, Nigeria – September 2025 — It’s official: Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has secured her place in the Guinness World Records once again by cooking the largest serving of jollof
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Behind the name of Africa’s most populous nation stands an often-overlooked figure—Flora Shaw (1852–1929). A journalist, writer, and later colonial administrator’s wife, Flora Shaw coined the term Nigeria in the
Education is often called the key to empowerment, but for millions of Nigerian girls, especially in the northern region, that key remains out of reach. Despite progress in enrollment rates
Emotan (fl. 1440–1473) remains one of the most celebrated women in the history of the Benin Kingdom. She was not a queen, warrior, or titled noble, but a humble market
Early Life and Background Clara Etso Ugbodaga-Ngu was born in 1921 in Northern Nigeria (of Cross River ancestry). She studied Fine Arts in London at the Chelsea School of Art
Early Life and Background Njideka Akunyili Crosby was born in 1983 in Enugu, Nigeria, and raised in Nsukka. She is the daughter of the late Professor Dora Akunyili, former Director-General
Early Life and Background Ndidi Dike was born in 1960 in London, UK, to Nigerian parents and raised in Nigeria. She studied Fine Art at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
Early Life and Background Nike Davies-Okundaye (popularly known as Mama Nike) was born in 1951 in Ogidi, Kogi State, Nigeria, into a family of artisans. Her great-grandmother, mother, and aunts
Early Life and Background Peju Alatise was born in 1975 in Lagos, Nigeria. She studied architecture at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, where she trained as a professional architect before
Early Life and Background Lola Shoneyin (full name: Oluwaseyi Abidemi Shoneyin) was born on 26 February 1974 in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She is the youngest child in a prominent
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