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Before You Build A Brand: Know Who You Are
“This does not align with the values of our brand.”We hear statements like this in business conversations all the time. Yet, I have come to realize that it is sometimes difficult to grasp what such statements really mean, especially when we have not taken the time to understand what a brand actually is. So, let us take a look at what happens when Steph decides to start a business without considering the other factors that could determine whether that business becomes a brand people remember. For a very long time, Steph had been yearning to start his own business. The financial aspect was not the problem. He had funds readily…
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The Untold Story of Zaida Sesay, Teen Miss Africa 2026
‘For a moment, I could hardly move.I stood beneath the bright stage lights, surrounded by hundreds of people, with my heart racing and my emotions threatening to overwhelm me. The names of the second runner-up and first runner-up had already been announced. Now there was only one name left.Mine’. When I heard it, everything seemed to slow down. The crown was placed on my head, but my mind travelled back to the beginning of the journey. To the shy girl who never imagined herself standing on a stage like this. To the girl who was afraid of being seen. To the girl who once read a comment that asked: “How can…
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Noel C.G Newman: IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador 2025- Empowering Youths Through Under 30 CEOs Africa
Today we are shifting the focus from negativity and putting the spotlight on someone who has not only found the path to success but has also made a way for other young people to do the same in a place where rising unemployment and dwindling opportunities are prevalent, therefore, leadership rooted in lived experiences has never been as significant as it is today. For Noel C. G. Newman, youth empowerment advocate, social entrepreneur, and the IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador for 2025, this journey began with a story of resilience shaped by a single mother’s sacrifice and a young man’s desire to build a better future. A Purpose Born Out of…
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Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women & Girls: 2025 Action Guide
The goal to eradicate violence against women and girls is unquestionably worthy. Yet, the notion that 16 days of activism could be enough to curb such a deeply rooted issue invites honest reflection. Is 16 days truly necessary? The answer is yes! but only as a catalyst. The campaign is relevant for raising awareness, building solidarity, amplifying voices, and mobilizing political will. However, it is only a beginning, not a solution on its own. Digital violence against women and girls is widespread, evolving, and often devastating. Ending it requires far more than a moment it demands sustained action. According to research, as unsettling as it may be, violence in digital…
