Shakira’s Story: Aortic Stenosis Survivor

2019-02-11 5:44:55 PM

Hello my name is Shakira. I have a congenital heart defect known as Aortic Stenosis. I have undergone three major surgeries and I was on ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) two times. A little over a year ago, My life almost ended before it even started. A major infection known as Endocarditis, attacked my heart and … Continue reading “Shakira’s Story: Aortic Stenosis Survivor”

Woman Crush Wednesday: Naisula Lesuuda

2018-08-22 4:21:16 PM

Naisula Lesuuda is a Kenyan Politician and Women’s Rights Activist. She is currently a member of the Parliament of Samburu West. Lesuuda was born on the 30th of April, 1984. She graduated from Daystar University, Nairobi with a degree in Communications and Community Development. She achieved popularity when she worked as a News Anchor at … Continue reading “Woman Crush Wednesday: Naisula Lesuuda”

Man Crush Monday: Tumi Phake

2018-08-20 4:56:48 PM

Man Crush Monday: Tumi Phake is a South African entrepreneur and the Founder of Zenzele Fitness Group. He was born in Katlehong Township and grew up in Tembisa in South Africa. Raised by his grandmother in a household of twenty other children, Tumi had to start working early in life to support himself. He was … Continue reading “Man Crush Monday: Tumi Phake”

Man Crush Monday: Alloysius Attah

2018-08-13 6:26:09 PM

Man Crush Monday: Alloysius Attah is a Ghanaian and the CEO and Co-founder of Farmerline. He went to live with his aunt who was a farmer in the village after his parents divorced. Years later, after making it through college, he became determined to give back to the people who supported him and ease the … Continue reading “Man Crush Monday: Alloysius Attah”

Woman Crush Wednesday: Jennifer Shigoli

2018-08-08 6:12:59 PM

Woman Crush Wednesday: Jennifer Shigoli is a Tanzanian lawyer and the founder of Malkia Investments Company Limited, a company that produces personal hygiene products. One of her products is the Elea Reusable Sanitary Pads. The goal for this is to provide affordable sanitary pads and teach girls about personal hygiene. Jennifer is committed to providing affordable sanitary … Continue reading “Woman Crush Wednesday: Jennifer Shigoli”