Dr. Uzodinma Iweala – The Quintessential African

"For me, one of the core missions is I don't want to leave this earth having people talk about the continent of Africa in the same way that they did when I grew up, when I was younger. And if I have a chance to change that then I need to be here at my desk doing that work every single day to do what I can." ~Dr. Uzodinma Iweala

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Folake Olowofoyeku

Folake Olowofoyeku – Modern Day Nigerian Treasure

"I hope that everything that I do sparks positivity and creativity in people, but I can't focus on just that. My advice to the younger people then would be the same ... to just live authentically. As long as you're not hurting yourself or anybody else, you should believe and trust your intuition." ~ Folake Olowofoyeku

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Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami – A Profile in Courage

"Do we believe that everyone should have equal access to opportunity? And if we do, we should strive to make sure that we create that. If you ask yourself that question, every time a decision is made, every time our resource is allocated to something, I think it will change the way that we view the world."

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Mr. Kwame Onwuachi, America’s Hardest Working Chef, Is Making Nigerian and Afro-Caribbean Dishes Fancier

From a troubled youth working on the streets of New York City to owning a fancy restaurant in Washington, D.C., 29-year-old Kwame Onwuachi’s star is still rising. This year saw…

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