Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang: The Woman Who Made the Ticket Twice
By Blossom Ukoha What does it take for a woman to earn a place on a presidential ticket once and then be trusted with it again? For Her Excellency, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the answer is a career built on scholarship, institutional leadership, public service and a remarkable record of breaking barriers. In 2020, John Dramani Mahama chose her as his running mate. Four years later, he chose her again. This time, the ticket won. On 7 January 2025, Opoku-Agyemang was sworn in as Ghana’s first female Vice President, turning a political partnership that had appeared on the ballot twice into one of the most significant milestones in Ghanaian political history. But the story behind that historic ticket began long before either election. It began in education. Before the Politics, There Was the Professor Born on 22 November 1951 in Cape Coast, Ghana, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang built her early career…
From Gibeon to State House: Lucia Witbooi’s Remarkable Journey
By Blossom Ukoha “Leadership does not always begin in a boardroom, parliament or presidential office. Sometimes, it begins in a classroom.” For Lucia Witbooi,…
Why 7,000 Steps May Matter More Than 10,000: What New Research Says
Janet Coin At 8:30 on a Tuesday evening, a busy professional glanced at her fitness tracker and sighed. 6,247 steps. She had spent the…
Jollof, Biryani, Feijoada: One Global Rice Dish, Three Regional Shortcuts
Blossom Ukoha Imagine three women, miles apart, preparing dinner after a long day. In Lagos, one stirs a deeply seasoned tomato base before folding…
Love in the Age of Ambition: Can a Relationship Survive Two Big Careers?
Blossom Ukoha What happens when two people fall in love, but neither is willing to make their career the smaller dream? “The more you…
The Rise of Women in Finance: 9 Lessons from the United Kingdom
By Blossom Ukoha For decades, women have been an important part of the financial services workforce, yet their presence has not always translated into…
How Women Entrepreneurs Are Reshaping Singapore’s Business Landscape
By Blossom Ukoha Singapore’s entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, and women are increasingly at the centre of it. What was once a…
12 Industries Where Women Entrepreneurs Are Creating New Opportunities
What happens when women stop waiting for opportunities and start building the industries of tomorrow? Across the world, women entrepreneurs are answering that question…
Angélique Kidjo Makes History with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: The Journey Behind a Historic Moment
By Blossom Ukoha “It’s not just my star, it’s our star.” — Angélique Kidjo There are some honours that recognise an individual, and then…
Are African Institutions Ready for Women at the Top?
Blossom Ukoha A woman can sit in parliament, earn a university degree, build a successful career and still find that the final door to…
World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating Women Who Serve on Humanity’s Front Lines
By Blossom Ukoha At a time when the world is witnessing wars, displacement, hunger and humanitarian emergencies on an unprecedented scale, there are women…
Women, Technology and the Future of a Smarter Mine
For generations, mining has been defined by physical strength, heavy machinery and demanding work in remote and underground environments. That image has influenced not…
