Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Dolly Parton: 8 Things to Know About the Woman Behind the Legend
By Blossom Ukoha What happens when a girl born into poverty refuses to let her circumstances define the size of her dreams? For Dolly Rebecca Parton, the answer was extraordinary. She became one of the world’s most beloved entertainers, a prolific songwriter, a shrewd entrepreneur and a philanthropist whose generosity reached millions. Born on January 19, 1946, in a one-room cabin in Locust Ridge, near Pittman Center, Tennessee, Dolly was the fourth of 12 children in a poor Appalachian farming family. Her father, Robert Lee Parton, was a tobacco farmer who could not read or write, while her mother, Avie Lee, filled the home with traditional ballads and hymns. There was little money, but there was music. And from those humble beginnings, Dolly built a remarkable life that stretched across music, film, business and philanthropy. Dolly died on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, in Nashville, Tennessee, following…
Europe’s Trade Reset: What It Means for Women in Business
By Blossom Ukoha For a woman running a small business in Europe, a change in trade policy can begin with something deceptively simple: an…
Linda Quaynor Rises to UBA Ghana’s Board Chair in Historic First
By Blossom Ukoha There is a particular moment in a career when experience stops being measured by the number of positions held and begins…
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…
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…
