The African continent is endowed with an abundance of talented people and it is always exciting when the amazing achievements and works of these people are spotlighted across national and global platforms. On the 14th of May 2022, Multichoice’s annual accolade tagged the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award, once again recognized outstanding achievements in film and television production across the region. In keeping with the spirit of the AMVCA, there was an array of elegant gowns, snazzy suits, and the buzz and excitement from a crowd of talent. Amazons Watch spotted our Celebrity Amazons whose achievements stood out from the rest, and thus made the list of our Top 10 female awardees:
Teaching Your Girl Child How To Say No
Goodnews Lekpea
Growing up, I struggled with turning down people’s requests. I was a people pleaser.
I was the only one tasked to check up on the others among my peers. Whatever responsibility shared amongst us, I bore the heaviest; that was because I didn’t know how to tell them I could not. It was completely draining. But I didn’t know how to turn them down.
Ecobank Kenya Supports Women Businesses to Drive Urban Economic Growth
Kenyan women’s businesses have received a major boost following a commitment by Ecobank to channel more financial resources to support their growth.
Benefits of Modest Dressing
Goodnews Lekpea
In our present-day, decent fashion is a long-forgotten art. A lot of people tend to shy away from modest fashion because they think it is not popular, fashionable, trendy, or in vogue.
The time for accelerated change is now: Social security can save 15 million children from becoming child labour statistics in 2022 – Unicef
By Cat Swartbooi
In what seems like a united effort, the topic of the implementation of stringent and secure social security policies has become an important point during the 5th Global Conference on Child Labour.
Women TV Presenters Defy Taliban Order to Cover Faces on Air
Women presenters on Afghanistan’s leading TV channels went on air Saturday (May 21) without covering their faces, defying a Taliban order that they conceal their appearance to comply with the group’s austere brand of Islam.
UN Marks First Ever International Day Spotlighting Women Working in The Maritime Industry
The first-ever International Day for Women in Maritime kicked off its inaugural celebration on Wednesday with a seminar to “take stock and identify areas where improvement is needed”, the top UN official representing seafarers said.