Glazia Black History Month – Obianuju Catherine Udeh aka DJ Switch
As an ardent supporter of #BlackHistoryMonth, Glazia Black History campaign was designed to celebrate and honour Nigerians (home and in Diaspora) who are and have been doing laudable things for the progress of the Nigerian people and today, we are celebarting a woman that is not only worthy of mention, but one who in the […]
Glazia Black History Month ~ Mark Anthony Essien
Still in celebration of Glazia Black History Month, today, we are celebrating Mark Anthony Essien – Nigerian Entrepreneur, Software Developer and Startup Investor. Mark Anthony Essien “No country (or state) can progress where wealth for citizens is to be created through government owned businesses or government subsidized businesses. It’s about people owned and controlled businesses, […]
Glazia Black History Month – Hakeem Olajuwon
Glazia is excited to join the celebration of Black History Month to spotlight, honor and celebrate people from the motherland who are making the nation proud by making global impact all around the globe. As CNN host; Fareed Zakaria described last year described during one of his shows – “Nigerians are the most educated and […]
Glazia Black History Month – Philip Emeagwali
Today, we celebrate Philip Emeagwali – Nigerian Inventor and Computer Scientist. Philip Emeagwali “The hardships that I encountered in the past will help me succeed in the future.” Philip Emeagwali was born in Akure, Nigeria on 23 August 1954. He was raised in Onitsha in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. His early schooling was […]
Glazia Black History Month – Abiola “Champ” Salami.
Fitting for a MCM, our honouree today is a man who has carved a niche for himself in building champions out of otherwise ordinary people. Today, we celebrate Abiola Salami – Award Winning, World-class Performance Coach Abiola Salami “Morning is when you wake up to the reality of fulfilling your purpose. Some wake up in […]
Glazia Black History Month – Funke Akindele Bello
As we advance in the month long celebration of the Black History, we celebrate an Amazon, one very close to home, a woman that among many words can be described as dogged, driven, a hustler, versatile and “without a stop button”. Today, we celebrate Funke Akindele Bello – Nigerian Actress and Movie Producer. Funke Akindele […]
Glazia Black History Month – Dr. Seyi Oyesola
In continuation of Glazia Black history Month campaign, we are reminded that; not all heroes wear capes, some wear lab coats and carry stethoscopes or invent things, as that is the case today. Our honouree of the day is Dr. Seyi Oyesola – Co-inventor of CompactOR or hospital in a box. Seyi Oyesola “There are […]
Glazia Black History Month – Silas Adekunle
Welcome to Day 12 of our 28 day celebration of Glazia black History Month. Today, we celebrate Silas Adekunle – Co-Founder and CEO at R.I. (Reach Robotics). Silas Adekunle “Success is the fire and how big you can make it burn” Silas Adekunle is a robotics technology entrepreneur and inventor, who studied at UWE Bristol, […]
Glazia Black History Month – Aisha Yesufu
“Not all heroes wear capes,” some wear hijabs. As we advance in Black History Month, we continue to shine the spotlight on Nigerian men and women who are doing great things both locally and globally. Today, we celebrate Aisha Yesufu – Nigerian Socio-political Activist and Co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement. Aisha Yesufu […]
Glazia Black History Month – Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
We are still celebrating the black history month, and in honour of Nigerian men and women making the nation proud in their various fields, today, we celebrate Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje – English actor, director, and former fashion model. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje “I was always led to believe you should take care of yourself, trust in your […]