Glamsquad Magazine Oct-Nov 2021

A GLAMSQUAD C
OF NIGERIA’S YO
INTERVIEW
REPORTAGE
Words By:
Gift Adene, Adeleye Kunle, Harry Choms,
Ngere Ikenna, Kaybeewrites & Oma Damians
As Nigeria marks her 61st Independence
anniversary, Glam Squad Magazine is out to
celebrate 60+ FEMALE under 60 achievers.
Entrepreneurs, journalists, activists, scientists, socialites
and entertainers who give everyone reason to hope
that the future of Nigeria is bright are featured.
Some are defying the odds and building
businesses despite Covid-19; others are helping
to fight the illness, serving on hospital frontlines or
working to discover new things.
60+ Female Under 60 achievers are regarded as
the leading showcase for the brightest talent working
across numerous niches and making tremendous
changes around the world.
In no particular order, see our full list below:
- Literature
Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie
43-year-old Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a
Nigerian novelist, short story writer, and nonfiction
author. In Nigeria and around the world, she has
remained a strong advocate for female equality.
In 2012, American singer Beyonce sampled her
TedEx speech “We Should All Be Feminist.” Her
most popular novels include; Half of a Yellow Sun,
Americanah, Purple Hibiscus, We should all be
feminists and many others.
- Advocacy
Ayodeji Osowobi
Ayodeji Osowobi is a multi-award-winning
advocate for gender equality. She is the executive
director of the Stand to End Rape Initiative (STER)
and has extensive expertise addressing systemic
social barriers that encourage violence against
women and girls.
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