50 years after independence from European colonialists, Nigeria and indeed much of Africa remains plagued by a myriad of socio-economic problems such as poverty, declining educational standards, corrupt leadership and political instability. The millions of Africans who have migrated to western countries seeking greener pastures also find that life overseas offers very complex mental, physical and economic challenges and that tremendous skill, effort and wisdom are required to compete to international standards and contribute significantly to their countries of origin. Read the full article to find out how ‘Inspiration for Change!’ in the City of London can change this!
Find out how Africans are rewriting the history of their continent and listen to Ọgọ Ogbata discuss her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman, on the BBC World Service’s Premier Breakfast Show – ‘Network Africa’!
First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and President Obama speak on International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Discover what the US government is doing to empower women and curb domestic violence in this inspiring video.
On January 12, 2010, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, wrecking havoc on its presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. At least 150,000 people were killed and a large number rendered destitute. These are the life lessons I have drawn from this event.
Today marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism. So I figured I’d do my bit. Find out how…
“Historically, Nigeria is famous for great literature however, many Nigerian novels have mainly got a tribal agenda. Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is unique because it speaks to the collective yearning of the Nigerian people, in essence the African people, yet tackles universal themes like love, forgiveness, domestic violence, entrepreneurship and woman empowerment.
There has been a lack of strong women characters in African literary fiction of late, so I was inspired to create a character who’s not only beautiful but also a woman of substance – defying all odds economically, emotionally and socially.”
