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We are Committed to Promoting Gender Equity in Nigeria – Catriona Laing, British High Commissioner to Nigeria

The British High Commission in Nigeria has continued to support the government towards promoting good governance, trade, and women representation in key sectors of the economy. In this exclusive interview with African Leadership Magazine UK, the High Commissioner, Catriona Laing, talks about the UK government’s commitment to supporting Nigeria to achieve major milestones in key sectors of the economy. Excerpts: You have worked in Africa for some time now. Can you share your experience with us and your journey thus far before your posting to Nigeria? What’s been the journey for you as a female leader and a female diplomat so far? To start with Nigeria as my destination. I’ve been here three years, and I’m the first female British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Nigeria is one of our most important missions in Africa. And I’m one of the most senior British diplomats stationed on the continent, which underscores the…

Hope Masike: Shaking the world of African Literature

By Tanya Maswaure

Hope Masike, a Zimbabwean musician, poet, and writer, showed up to the cultural stage, stirring the peace and creating an exciting buzz. Prior to Valentine’s day of this year, she is launching her very first Shona anthology called Dzevabvazera. And just as the name suggests in Shona, the book is not for the young, but it is specifically for individuals who have come of age. In our conversation with her, she broke down her journey to writing this trailblazing piece of literature and how, as controversial as it may seem, she is only trying to reignite the culture and heritage of Shona speakers around the world.