Photography is my tool, not my identity; I seek impact, purpose —Favour Megwara, UNILAG student, photographer
Favour Megwara is a third-year Political Science student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), a professional photographer, and a storyteller. He has photographed Emmanuel Lubanzadio, OpenAI’s lead for Africa, former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, Princess Olatorera Oniru, and notable professors. In this interview by GRATEFUL OGUNJEBE, […]
As writers, our humanity and reality should reflect in our characters —Louisa Onomé, Nigerian-Canadian author
Louisa Onomé is a Nigerian Canadian author who also writes for video games. Her published books include ‘Like Home’, ‘Twist as Perfect’, ‘The Melancholy of Summer’, ‘Pride and Joy’, and her young adult graphic novel, ‘Revenge Arc’, is coming up in 2026. With a BA in Professional Writing and an MA in Counselling Psychology, she […]
Most effective lawyers aren’t just legal experts; they’re strategists, trusted advisors —Israel Egbekunle, lawyer and scholar
Israel Egbekunle is a young Nigerian lawyer and legal scholar. He graduated with First Class honours in Law from Igbinedion University, Okada, and with another First Class honours from the Nigerian Law School. He has gained valuable experience through internships with leading firms, including Templars, Banwo & Ighodalo, Ikeyi Shittu & Co., and J.O. Fabunmi […]
Menstrual issues deserve institutional recognition; it’s a global human rights concern, not just women’s problem —Candice Chirwa, South African social entrepreneur and gender advocate
Candice Chirwa is a South African educator, social entrepreneur, writer, and thought leader in social impact, and is currently pursuing a PhD in International Relations. She is the founder and director of Qrate. Known as the Minister of Menstruation, she has spent the past eight years breaking the silence around periods and pushing for systemic […]
How I founded mini bank in secondary school, founded start-ups in university, became CEO at 21 —Miracle Nwankwo, entrepreneur and CEO of Veefin Nigeria
Miracle Nwankwo is a computer science graduate of Babcock University, a serial entrepreneur, and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Veefin Solutions Nigeria. With a background in product innovation, strategic partnerships, and digital growth, he is passionate about creating financial systems that are efficient, inclusive, and future-ready. In this interview by GRATEFUL OGUNJEBE, he speaks […]
My experience with displacement, work in IDP communities taught me leadership isn’t about grand speeches, but trust, consistency —Simisola Ajayi, changemaker, UNHCR young champion for refugees
Simisola Ajayi is an International Relations undergraduate student at Anchor University. She is the director for advocacy at Art in Heart Gallery, a campus ambassador of Cowrywise, and a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Young Champion for Refugees. She is passionate about leadership, social change, and wants to be remembered as a changemaker, […]