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    #Goals: Nana Oforiatta-Ayim Is the Ghanaian Creative Preserving Africa’s Artistic Past
    West Africa
    31 August 2017

    #Goals: Nana Oforiatta-Ayim Is the Ghanaian Creative Preserving Africa’s Artistic Past

    For our last installment of #Goals, we speak to Ghanaian arts historian, writer and filmmaker Nana Oforiatta-Ayim about her efforts to preserve Africa's artistic past, and assure its future.

    #Goals: Meet the 24 Year-Old Activist Helping Nigerians Gain Access to Mental Health Care
    News
    30 August 2017

    #Goals: Meet the 24 Year-Old Activist Helping Nigerians Gain Access to Mental Health Care

    For our latest installment of #Goals we speak with the 24-year-old creator of PsyndUp, the online directory linking Nigerians to mental health professionals.

    #Goals: Lucy Ejike Is the World Powerlifting Champion Opening Doors For Nigerian Paralympians
    Sports
    28 August 2017

    #Goals: Lucy Ejike Is the World Powerlifting Champion Opening Doors For Nigerian Paralympians

    For the latest installment of #Goals, we speak with record-holding, Nigerian Paralympian Lucy Ejike about how her quest to help other athletes with disabilities find success.

    #Goals: Meet the Ghanaian Computer Engineer Who Wants To Rumble with Google
    Arts + Culture
    25 August 2017

    #Goals: Meet the Ghanaian Computer Engineer Who Wants To Rumble with Google

    We speak with Emmanuel Owusu on his role at BitClave, a startup that wants to shake up Google’s near monopoly of the online ad market.

    Mo Farah Just Won the Final Race of His Career By the Skin of His Teeth
    News
    24 August 2017

    Mo Farah Just Won the Final Race of His Career By the Skin of His Teeth

    Mo Farah won the last race of his track career on Thursday in an unforgettably dramatic display.

    #Goals: This Haitian-American Designer's CFDA Nomination Is Opening Doors For Black Creatives
    Style
    23 August 2017

    #Goals: This Haitian-American Designer's CFDA Nomination Is Opening Doors For Black Creatives

    For our latest installment of #Goals, we speak to New York-based designer, Victor Glemaud about being nominated for fashion's most prestigious award.

    What's Up With Nigeria's Obsession With the English Premier League?
    Sports
    23 August 2017

    What's Up With Nigeria's Obsession With the English Premier League?

    The English Premier League is in full swing and Nigerians are glued to their TV hoping their favourite team will take the trophy.

    #Goals: This Ghanaian Restaurant Owner Is Sparking an African Food Revolution In London
    Continental
    21 August 2017

    #Goals: This Ghanaian Restaurant Owner Is Sparking an African Food Revolution In London

    For our latest #Goals installment, we speak to Zoe Adjonyoh about how she's bringing African cuisine to the forefront of the restaurant industry.

    Joshua Kissi Is Using Photography To Build a Safe Haven for People of Color
    Arts + Culture
    18 August 2017

    Joshua Kissi Is Using Photography To Build a Safe Haven for People of Color

    An in-depth look into how creative entrepreneur Joshua Kissi came to be an influential culture curator to launching his newest venture, TONL.

    #Goals: Chief Obi's Path to Success In the Entertainment Business
    Humor
    17 August 2017

    #Goals: Chief Obi's Path to Success In the Entertainment Business

    For our latest #Goals profile, we speak with Nigerian comedian Chief Obi about following his passion and finding success in the process.

    #Goals: This Ghanaian Health Guru Is Using Dance to Keep Us Motivated
    Arts + Culture
    10 August 2017

    #Goals: This Ghanaian Health Guru Is Using Dance to Keep Us Motivated

    For the latest installment of #Goals, we speak to Ghanaian wellness coach, Cassandra Nuamah about how she's helping others maintain health lifestyles.

    #Goals: This 26-Year-Old Nigerian Tech Genius is 'Building the Future of the Continent'
    News
    08 August 2017

    #Goals: This 26-Year-Old Nigerian Tech Genius is 'Building the Future of the Continent'

    For our latest installment of #Goals, we talk to tech maven, Iyin Aboyeji about building two wildly successful startups.

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