Rachel Ruto’s speech at Butere Girls on creative arts re-emerges amid Echoes of War controversy

Rachel Ruto’s speech at her former school was angled towards the Jitume Digital Hub and its importance to the young people The first lady said the hub would spur a wave of online jobs and provide students with skills to prepare them for the future The hub was also focused …

Junet Mohammed: Why a man should lead gender ministry

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohammed has said the gender docket should be allocated to a man, arguing that this would better ensure gender inclusivity. Speaking during National Assembly proceedings on Wednesday, the lawmaker stated that men are better positioned to champion women’s interests and help streamline gender equality. …

Tayese Academy Of Arts And Culture Presents Her Debut Art “Celebrate Women”, A Showcase Of Women’s Strength, Creativity And Legacy

LAGOS – Tayese Academy of Arts and Culture has announced Celebrate Women Exhibition, her debut art exhibition targeted at celebrating women/men in arts. It is a dynamic showcase honouring the creativity, resilience, and impact of women/men in the arts and beyond. The exhibition will open on 26th of April, 2025 …

Jigawa enforces compulsory Hijab for security operatives

The Jigawa State Government has made a significant decision regarding the attire of female security operatives in the state. According to a recent announcement, the government has directed three private security firms operating in the state to allow their female workers to wear hijabs while on duty. This was announced …

4 forgotten female French Impressionist painters that you should know

In the late 19th century, several female French painters left their mark on the Impressionist movement with their talent and artistic vision. Long overlooked, they are now rightfully being brought back in the limelight. Whenever Impressionists come up in conversation, you might picture male figures such as Claude Monet and …

Kenyan heroic mothers to be honoured at Thamani Awards 2025: “Unsung heroines”

The Thamani Awards 2025 has been launched to honour outstanding Kenyan mothers The event organisers told Jagoanblog.art.co.ke that nominations are open from April 15–20, with public voting from April 23–May 5 There are 25 award categories, including Best Media Personality, Super Mum 2025, and Educationist of the Year The inaugural …

‘Women are cultural custodians, unstoppable forces’

She calls herself a ‘Yorupreneur’. For Damilola Adebonojo, who is based in the United States, Yoruba is more than a language. It has become a passion and business that has taken her places. Adebonojo is the founder of Alámojá Yorùbá, an edutech company, providing Yoruba Language services. In this interview …