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Defying all odds

Inspiration for Change!

by Ogo

in Announcements!, Black History, Business Sense, Creative Sense, Inspired Sense, Uncategorized

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 50th independence anniversary, The Creativity and Sense Organisation (with the support of various professionals and non-governmental associations), is presenting a series of empowering and mind-shifting events inspired by the much praised novel ‘Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman’ written by Ogo Akubue-Ogbata. Find out more and save your seat with a click!

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Africa – The Politics of CHANGE

by Ogo

in Black History, Inspired Sense, Media Features!, Q&A; Interviews, World Affairs

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’!

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African Entrepreneurs: Business Unusual!

by Ogo

in Business Sense, Creative Sense, Guest-Pectives!, Inspired Sense

Nigerian entrepreneur, Adenike Ogunlesi, founder of Ruff N’ Tumble Clothing, shares her challenges and triumphs in this very inspiring video. Have a quick look!

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Haiti: Life Lessons From A Killer Earthquake!

by Ogo

in Black History, Inspired Sense, World Affairs

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.

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Defying All The Odds: Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman

by Ogo

in Black History, Inspired Sense

Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is an intimate portrait of a woman who defies all odds economically, emotionally and socially… a woman who is sculpted, by the unpleasant circumstances of life, into a breathing work of art. What are the odds in your own life? What die-hard battles have you fought? What issues are you grappling with – still?

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Q&A with Ọgọ Akubue-Ogbata: Author of Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman

by Ogo

in Black History, Inspired Sense, Media Features!, Q&A; Interviews

Listen to Ọgọ Ogbata discuss her inspiring debut novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman, in the BBC World Service ‘Network Africa’ studio in London! You can also read an interesting Q&A article feature of the author plus comments from readers around the world.

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