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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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The Obamas Speak on International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month!

by Ogo

in Black History, Guest-Pectives!, Inspired Sense, World Affairs

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.

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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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Bestselling Author Career Tips!

by Ogo

in Business Sense, Creative Sense, Guest-Pectives!, Q&A; Interviews

Sandra Brown, author of 56 New York Times bestselling novels, sits down with Writer’s Digest editor Maria Schneider and discusses quick turnaround times, writing cross-genre stories and how to start a writing career.

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Book Giveaway Winners Announced!

by Ogo

in Announcements!

Thanks to everyone who took part in our recent book giveaways commemorating the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and ‘Defiant Women’ throughout the ages! The winners are…

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Book Giveaway Celebrates Defiant Women!

by Ogo

in Black History, Creative Sense, Inspired Sense

So who are the defiant women we have left out? What women have you known to defy the odds – economically, emotionally and socially? What struggles have you overcome in your own life? Gentlemen, please don’t be left out! Tell us about the women who pleasantly surprise, support and inspire you.

Generous, albeit concise, comments and interesting photo submissions are most welcome. The top contributors will be selected on December 3rd 2009 and will win autographed ‘collector’s edition’ copies of the inspirational novel, Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman.

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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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