Events

Nigerian Women Shine with Philanthropy on International Women’s Day

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6 months ago

March 9, 2026

Nigerian women showcase philanthropy this International Women’s Day, supporting education, healthcare, creative industries, and rural communities

Nigerian women across sectors are marking International Women’s Day by demonstrating the power of giving back, aligning with the 2026 theme, “Give to Gain.”

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Businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija recently donated a 250-bed medical research and training hospital to Osun State University, improving healthcare access and supporting medical education.

Her Rose of Sharon Foundation continues to provide scholarships and grants to widows and orphans.

Media entrepreneur Mo Abudu is expanding opportunities in Africa’s creative industry through her initiatives, Hibiscus Finance and the Afro Film Fund, providing funding and support for film and television projects.

Healthcare entrepreneur Awele Elumelu has developed services through Avon Medical to improve access to quality medical care across Nigeria.

Former First Bank chairperson Ibukun Awosika mentors young entrepreneurs and women in business, equipping them with leadership skills through programmes and speaking engagements.

Omotade Alalade’s Beibei Haven Foundation supports couples facing infertility with counselling, advocacy, and medical assistance, addressing reproductive health challenges and reducing stigma.

Music star Tiwa Savage launched the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation in partnership with Berklee College of Music, providing mentorship and intensive training to 100 emerging African music creatives.

Ezinne Ukagwu, director of the Iroto Rural Development Centre in Ogun State, has empowered thousands of rural women with vocational and life skills to foster economic independence.

These women span business, healthcare, activism, entertainment, and entrepreneurship, yet share a common principle: success is meaningful when used to support others.

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Their philanthropic efforts reflect the theme “Give to Gain,” showing that giving—through resources, mentorship, advocacy, or opportunities—can create lasting societal impact.

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Rechael Okonkwo’s Carnival Brings Free Healthcare to 5,000 Residents

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4 days ago

September 2, 2026

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Culture

WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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1 week ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”