Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya: The Woman Who Broke 34-Year Leadership Barrier at the NBA
Some moments quietly redefine history. They do not arrive with fireworks or fanfare. Instead, they come with a simple announcement, a final vote count, and the realisation that a door closed for decades has finally been opened again. For thousands of women in Nigeria’s legal profession, July 2026 was one of those moments. After 34 years, another woman would lead the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), proving that persistence, preparation, and excellence can outlast even the longest-standing barriers. That woman is Oyinkansola Badejo Okusanya, SAN, FCIArb. Her election as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association is more than a personal triumph. It marks the return of female leadership to one of Africa’s largest and most influential professional associations for the first time since Priscilla Kuye served as NBA President in 1992. Even more significantly, Badejo Okusanya became the first woman to be elected through the NBA’s direct universal suffrage…
Meet Dahlia Khalifa: The Woman Leading the World Bank’s Development Agenda Across the Middle East
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International Chess Day: What Chess Teaches Women About Leadership, Strategy and Success
A young girl sits quietly before a chessboard, her eyes fixed on sixty-four black and white squares. Around her, the room is filled with…
Mia Mottley: Leadership, Resilience and the Rise of a Global Stateswoman
A room filled with presidents, prime ministers, diplomats and global financiers fell unusually quiet. The conversation had centred on climate targets, economic forecasts and…
10 Reasons Why Women-Owned Businesses Are Becoming the World’s Fastest-Growing Economic Force
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Lupita Nyong’o: The Global Influence of an Unapologetically African Woman
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The Mediterranean Diet: Why It Remains the Gold Standard for Women’s Health
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” — Hippocrates For years, women have been inundated with fad diets, detoxes and quick-fix…
11 Leadership Skills Every Woman Need Before 2027
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” —…
Why the World’s Most Influential Women Think Beyond Politics
By Blossom Ukoha The world’s most influential women are redefining the meaning of leadership. While politics remains one of the most visible avenues of…
Designing Homes That Inspire Creativity and Leadership
“Freedom appears a core characteristic: the person must feel free and must be able to adapt or choose the environment to fit individual needs…
Princess Catherine Climbs Britain’s Highest Mountains to Support Cancer Patients
“Partly it’s personal. I’m so grateful to be here, to be strong enough to walk these hills. But, more importantly, it’s to give something…
Teyana Taylor Shines as BET’s Icon of the Year
Some awards celebrate a remarkable year. Others recognise a career that has consistently redefined excellence. At the 2026 BET Awards, Teyana Taylor received one…
