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Africa’s Day: 7 inspiring African leaders who are shaping African history today

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Africa leaders have played a crucial role in helping the continent to advance in various sectors including Business, Entertainment, and others.

And 25th May has been designated a day called Africa’s Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) to be celebrated both in Africa and around the world.

The Daily Page joins the world to celebrate the Africa’s Day. In this article, we are using this day celebration to shine a special spotlight on few African leaders who recent accomplishment and impact will inspire many generations to come.

From leading the world’s biggest financial body to breaking barriers and record in the world, below are the 7 inspiring African leaders:

1. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, first Nigerian, African woman to head The World Trade Organization

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala

On 1st March 2021, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala became the first black, African, Nigerian woman to head the world’s biggest financial body, World Trade Organization.

Ngozi Iweala, born in Nigeria in 1954, talked about her appointment as Director – General of the World Trade Organization with Arise News correspondent, Eric.

In the interview, she said that she is very proud of course to be African, Nigerian, and for the continent, Africa.

She added that her mindset and goal is to deliver her position very well so as to make other women, Africans take the job after her.

Ngozi Iweala had twice served as Nigeria Finance Minister 2003 – 2006 and 2011 – 2015 and the first woman to ever hold the post.

She and spent good 25 years at the World Bank and also served as the managing director of the Bank.

Ngozi Iweala who studied at Harvard 1973-76 and earned a PhD degree at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1981, sits on the boards of Twitter, and the global Alliance for Vaccine and Immunization (Gavi).

2. Shola Akinlade

Shola Akinlade

In Africa, Shola Akinlade is one of the entrepreneurs leading Financial Technology (Fintech) companies.

Shola, born in Lagos, Nigeria is into software development. In January 2016, Shola Akinlade and his co-founder of Paystack, Ezra Olubi launched Paystack, which became the first Nigerian company to be accepted into the tech accelerator Y combinator program.

Recently, the world’s largest Fintech company, Stripe acquired Paystack in order to accelerate online commerce across Africa.

3. Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu

Tony Elumelu, born in March, Jos, Plateau, Nigeria, is a Nigerian Economist, Entrepreneur and philanthropist.

He is currently the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation and chairman of Heirs Holding and the United Bank of Africa.

His success in the economic and finance Industry made him named in Time 100 most influential people in the world.

4. Linda Ikeji

Linda Ikeji

In 2006, Linda Ikeji after she graduated from University of Lagos with a bachelor degree in English language, started blogging as a hobby.

And at that time, the internet was not as prominent in Nigeria, making her to post and publish articles at a cyber cafe.

Now, Linda Ikeji’s success in blogging is now an inspiration to a lot of bloggers in Nigeria. She now owns an online TV network, Linda Ikeji TV alongside other brsnds.

The 40 years old mother of one is one of the highest paid blogger in Nigeria.

5. Davido

Davido

Davido, born in November, 1992, Atlanta, Georgia United States of America, is one of the most influential artists in Africa.

As of 23rd May, 2021, Davido has achieved total of 885 million views on his music video content on YouTube.

He rose to fame after releasing “Dami Duro” and now he is the most followed artist on Instagram and other social media platforms.

6. Burna Boy 

Burna Boy

On 14th March, 2021, Burna Boy took Africa to the world as he won Best Global Music Album Award at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

Burna Boy is one of the African Artists making it big internationally as he has the whole world listening to his song.

His popularity has continued to spread worldwide and globally. In May 2021, Burna Boy became the first African Artist to reach 100 million streams on Spotify, making him the most in demand Afro beats Artist.

7. Wizkid

Wizkid

From Ojuelegba to now the most decorated Nigerian Artist ever ( the most decorated African artist internationally) and the one of the most revolutionary Afro Pop artists of the modern era.

Wizkid also made Nigerians proud as he won a Grammy Award for Best Music video for his contribution to Beyonce’s project on The Lion King: Brown Skin Girl.

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6 Nigerian female celebrities who look younger even after giving birth

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Majority of people have this believe that women tend to look old after giving birth. Well, some of our favorite Nigerian celebrities have proven this believe wrong, in the sense that, they look more younger than their age after giving birth.

In this article, I will show to you 6 Nigerian female celebrities who look younger than their age after giving birth:

(1) Bukunmi Oluwasina:

Bukunmi is one of the most-sought after after actresses in the Nigerian movie industry. She has grown to become a great force to reckon with.

Before Bukunmi got married, she was very beautiful and attractive due to her physique. In 2020, she got married to her long time boyfriend, Ebun and their union is blessed with a baby girl.

When she gave birth, many people thought her beauty will fade but instead, she became more younger and beautiful.

(2) Adesua Etomi:

Adesua Etomi is a Nigerian actress, singer and songwriter. In the Nigerian entertainment industry, she has grown to become a great force to reckon with.

In 2017, she got married to Banky W, who is also an actor, musician and politician. Their union is blessed with a handsome baby boy. She announced the news about her child birth on February 22, 2020.

After giving birth to her son, Adesua Etomi still look younger and beautiful.

(3) Omoni Oboli:

Omoni Oboli is one of the versatile actress in the Nigerian movie industry. Ever since her emergence into the entertainment industry, she has featured and produced several movies which includes Wives On Strike, Love Is War, Fifty, Being Mrs Eliot, The Figurine among others.

Despite being a mother of three boys, she still causes stir on social media with her unique body. Currently, she is still one of the most beautiful celebrities in Nigeria.

(4) Ivie Okujaye:

Ivie Okujaye is a Nigerian actress and movle producer. Ever since she joined the movle industry she has featured in various movies which includes Cold Fish, Kuvana, Valerie, The Black Silhouette, 5th Floor among others.

Ivie is a mother of three beautiful daughter, she gave birth to her third daughter on June 8 2022. Even though she had given birth, she still look more younger and beautiful.

(5) Simi:

Simi is one of the beautiful singers in the Nigerian music industry. Before she got married, she has a very attractive physique that captures people attention. In 2019, she got married to Adekunle Gold who is also a musician. Their union is blessed with a beautiful daughter.

After giving birth to her first child, many people expected Simi’s beauty to fade, but instead she look more younger and beautiful.

(6) Regina Daniels:

Regina Daniels is a Nigerian actress and movle producer. She has featured in various movies which includes Love and Lies, Reversal, Mortuary Gate, Phyton Girl, Royal Order among others.

In 2019, she got married to her husband, Ned Nwoko and their union is blessed with two handsome boys. Even though she has given birth, she is still one of the hottest and most beautiful female celebrities in Nigeria.

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7 Nigerian male celebrities who have the biggest families

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Have you ever wondered how many children you would have in your life? Well, we have some advice for you.

According to the research reported by the Daily Mail, parents with four or more children, tend to be happier and more satisfied with lives.

And it seems our very own Nigerian male celebrities are already following this rule, for example, 2Face has 7 children.

So we are The Daily Page News are eager to surprise you with Nigerian male celebrities who have many kids than you might think.

1. Wasiu Ayinde (Kwam 1)

Nigerian popular Fuji icon, named Wasiu Ayinde popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate reportedly has 39 children from 3 wives and several concubines. Only a legend could pull such a stunt.

2. Pasuma

Wasiu Alabi Pasuma who is a Nigerian film actor, and Fuji musician, has become one of the most successful Fuji musicians in Nigeria.

Pasuma is one of Nigerian male celebrities with biggest families.

It is no longer a news that Pasuma has been linked with several women. The Fuji musician reportedly has 12 children from five different women.

3. 2Face

2Face whose real name is Innocent Ujah Idibia is widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest musicians of all time.

He is one of Nigerian male celebrities with biggest families.

Often tagged father of many nations, 2Baba has total of seven children, two with Annie Idibia and the others with other women.

Rumor going round on social media have it that 2Face is expecting baby number 8, after several speculations that he might have impregnated another lady following his latest apology to wife and family.”

4. JJC Skillz

JJC Skillz who is a Nigerian songwriter, rapper, and television producer, has three grown up kids all from three different baby mama.

He also welcomed a set of twins with Nollywood actor, Funke Akindele in 2018.

5. 9ice

9ice whose real name is Alexander Abore Adegbola Akande is a Nigerian musican and songwriter.

He is very known for his powerful use of the Yoruba language in his music. 9ice has three children from three different women.

In 2014, he welcomed his Fourth child, a baby girl with his fiancee, Olasunkanmi Ajala.

6. Wizkid

Wizkid is one of the most respected Artists in the world and the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records, has 3 kids from three different women.

First baby mama named Oluwanisola Ogudugu gave him his first child, first son named Boluwatife in 2011.

He welcomed his second son with a woman named Binta Diallo.

In 2017, he welcomed his third son, Zion with his manager, Jada P.

However, Wizkid is expecting baby number 4 from Jada P.

7. Davido

Davido whose is one of the most bankable musicians in Nigeria, has 4 children from 4 different baby mama.

Aurora Imade Adeleke is the first child. She was born on May 14th, 2015. Sophia Momodu is the mother of Imade Adeleke.

Hailey Veronica Adeleke is the second child of Davido. She was born on the 9th of May, 2017 which means she is just two years younger than her sister, Imade.

Amanda is the mother of Hailey.

David Adeleke Jnr is Davido’s third child and first son. He was born on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Chioma Avril is the mother of Baby Ifeanyi.

In August, 2022, Davido confirmed he had welcomed his Fourth child and second son with alleged 4th baby mama, Yasmine Larissa.

 

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5 tips to styling any outfit

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It’s not just about following the trends, it’s also about knowing how those trends fit you best and how you can look good in your own unique way.

Styling tips

Here are five styling tips to rocking any outfit.

1. Learn you skin tone

This is very important because knowing you skin tome helps you to know the colour shade that will fit you best. Your skin tone is the shade of your skin, which is different from your complexion. There are 4 types of skin tone which are light, dark, medium and fair.

2. Learn you body shape

What is your body shape? For females are you triangle, inverted triangle, hourglass, round, rectangle. For males are you ectomorph, mesomorph or endomlrph.

3. Take into consideration your height

When styling any outfit, take into consideration your height and how that outfit look on you considering your height.

4. Accentuate the right part of your body

Wear clothes that accentuate the right part of your body. We all have different parts of our body that we love whether your long legs, curves, arms, neckline etc. So look for clothes that accentuate the part of your body you love best.

5. Do not buy clothes that do not fit

Never and I repeat never buy clothes that do not fit. It’s very disrespectful to you. Unless of course you are rocking an oversized look or a street look, but of not clothes that do not fit your body are forbidden especially if you plan on wearing a classy or formal outfit.

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