Eleta Kingsley Writes History as Bangladesh’s Naturalized Football Pioneer
Eleta Kingsley Writes History as Bangladesh’s Naturalized Football Pioneer2025-07-13T15:19:54+00:00By Kenny Eleta Kingsley Oshiokha, a Nigerian-born striker, has carved a remarkable journey in football. He has progressed from being a promising youngster in Nigeria to a pacesetter figure in Bangladesh’s sporting history. In March 2021, he became the first foreign-born footballer to obtain Bangladeshi citizenship, making […]
Owolabi Salis: Nigeria’s First Astronaut and Africa’s Trailblazer in Space
Owolabi Salis: Nigeria’s First Astronaut and Africa’s Trailblazer in Space2025-07-10T12:31:15+00:00By Kenny Owolabi Salis: Nigeria’s First Astronaut and Africa’s Trailblazer in Space Owolabi Salis, a Nigerian-born lawyer, accountant, explorer, and former political aspirant, has just added another monumental title to his impressive list of achievements—Africa’s first astronaut. In June 2025, Salis made history by boarding Blue […]
Dr. Adeola Olubamiji: First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Biomedical Engineering in Canada
Dr. Adeola Olubamiji: First Black Woman to Earn a PhD in Biomedical Engineering in Canada2025-07-02T23:31:29+00:00By Kenny Long before she stood at global conferences or led cutting-edge manufacturing teams, Dr. Adeola Olubamiji was a young girl in Ibadan, Nigeria, hawking pepper in the community to keep her family afloat. Today, she is hailed as a trailblazing […]
Eberechi Eze: Reflecting the Strength and Spirit of the Nigerian Diaspora
Eberechi Eze: Reflecting the Strength and Spirit of the Nigerian Diaspora2025-07-01T03:36:31+00:00By NNP In a world where identity and excellence often intertwine, Eberechi Eze stands as a compelling testament to the enduring influence of Nigerian heritage on the global stage. Born to Nigerian parents in Greenwich, England, and now making waves in the English Premier League […]
How Joshua Adeyemi is Opening Scotland’s Nature to All, Bringing Healing & Connection
How Joshua Adeyemi is Opening Scotland’s Nature to All, Bringing Healing & Connection2025-06-28T21:44:19+00:00By Kenny Scotland’s landscapes, its rolling hills, serene lochs, and rugged highlands, are often portrayed as emblematic of national identity. Yet, for many minorities, these spaces have remained culturally distant. Enter Joshua Adeyemi, a Nigerian-born Edinburgh-based outdoor leader and co-founder of Black Scottish […]
How Jimi Olaghere Conquers Sickle Cell and Is Giving Others Hope
How Jimi Olaghere Conquers Sickle Cell and Is Giving Others Hope2025-06-23T13:53:48+00:00By Kenny What does it mean to truly overcome adversity, then use that triumph to empower others? For Jimi Olaghere, it was to turn the lifelong battle of sickle cell disease into a powerful platform for change and innovation. Today, as a father, entrepreneur, and […]
Nneka Leiba: The Scientist behind Amazon’s Push for Safer, Smarter Product
Nneka Leiba: The Scientist behind Amazon’s Push for Safer, Smarter Product2025-06-18T22:33:47+00:00By Kenny When you click on the button “Add to Cart” on Amazon’s website, you are most likely thinking about convenience, price, or shipping speed. But behind the curtain, one woman is rewriting how those products impact human health and the planet. Her name is […]
Breaking a 124-Year Barrier: Jason Jackson Becomes Islington’s First Nigerian Mayor
Breaking a 124-Year Barrier: Jason Jackson Becomes Islington’s First Nigerian Mayor2025-06-12T11:09:16+00:00By Kenny In a turn of events for historical representation and inclusion, Jason Jackson has been sworn in as the first Nigerian-born Mayor of the Islington borough, founded in 1900. His appointment marks an important milestone in the political history of the borough and offers […]
Opeyemi Bright: The Youngest Civic Mayor Redefining Leadership in Barking and Dagenham
Opeyemi Bright: The Youngest Civic Mayor Redefining Leadership in Barking and Dagenham2025-06-11T21:44:37+00:00By Kenny At the young age of 29, Opeyemi Bright has left her imprint in the history books of Barking and Dagenham as the youngest Civic Mayor in the borough’s history. Her rise to this great office follows a deserving seven-year public service career […]
Favour Ofili: The Sprint Queen Breaking Records and Making History
Favour Ofili: The Sprint Queen Breaking Records and Making History2025-06-04T14:37:19+00:00By Kenny Favour Ofili is one of Nigeria’s most exciting track sensations and finds a place in history as a record-breaking sprinter. She runs the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4×100 meters relay and has consistently proven that she can dominate the track. At the 2024 […]
