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African Leaders

Political leaders are usually the most knowledgeable people because of the high level of responsibilities they possess. Here are 10 notable African leaders who studied abroad:

1. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf:  Sirleaf was the first elected female Head of State in Africa, serving as President of Liberia from 2006 to 2018.

Sirleaf received an associate degree in accounting from Madison Business College, a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Economics Institute, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

2. Dr. Akinwumi “Akin” Adesina: Dr. Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank and a Nigerian economist.

He was previously the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development in Nigeria.

Dr. Adesina earned a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in 1985 and a Ph.D.  in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University in 1988, where he was awarded the Outstanding Ph.D. thesis prize for that year.

3. Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian-American economist, global development specialist, environmental sustainability campaigner, human welfare champion, and sustainable finance maven.

Okonjo-Iweala has been the Director-General of the World Trade Organization since March 2021. In 1976, she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with an AB in Economics.

She then graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master’s degree in city planning in 1978 and a Ph.D. in regional economics and development in 1981.

4. Kofi Atta Annan: Kofi Atta Annan: Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the United Nations’ seventh Secretary-General from 1997 to 2006. Annan and the United Nations shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001.

Annan earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Macalester College, a master’s degree in international relations from the Graduate Institute Geneva, and a master’s degree in management from MIT.

5. Sahle-Work Zewde: Sahle-Work is Ethiopia’s current President and the country’s first female leader. She studied natural sciences at the University of Montpellier in France.

6. Chile Eboe-Osuji: Nigerian-born Eboe-Osuji is the former President of the International Criminal Court.

After completing his bachelor’s degree in Nigeria, he went on to receive his Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands (with a thesis in international criminal law); Master of Laws (LLM) degree from McGill University, Canada, where he also did his Canadian law degree accreditation studies.

7. Ameenah Gurib: Dr. Bibi Ameenah Firdaus Gurib-Fakim is a Mauritian politician who served as the sixth president of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018.

She graduated from the University of Surrey in 1983 with a BSc degree in chemistry.

She also obtained her PhD degree in organic chemistry at Exeter University.

8. Joyce Banda: Former Malawian President (from 7 April 2012 to 31 May 2014) took office as President following the sudden death of President Bingu wa Mutharika.

She earned a Cambridge School Certificate, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Columbus University.

9. Catherine Samba-Panza: Panza is a Central African lawyer and politician who served as interim President of the Central African Republic from 2014 to 2016.

She studied corporate law in Bangui and was trained in law at Panthéon-Assas University, in Paris, France.

10. Bola Ahmed Tinubu: Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the current President of Nigeria. He studied business administration at Chicago State University and graduated in 1979.

When Dejan Stojanovic said, “Knighthood lies above eternity; it doesn’t live off fame, but rather deeds. He was apt in identifying the embodiment of this title for any individual bequeathed with such honour in recognition of their tireless efforts to mankind.

For the first time in the history of Blessed Micheal Tansi Catholic Church 7^th Battalion located at Goderich, Freetown Sierra Leone Sir Christopher Ahonkhai attained one of the highest offices in the Catholic mission as the first Knight in the Blessed Micheal Tansi Catholic Church.

As he was presented before the congregation comprised of friends well-wishers and family members who gathered to relieve the joy of the day with him, by the officiating Clergies Rev, Father Leonard Bangura and Rev. Father Peter Conteh who both preached the need to be each other, brother’s keeper. He also used the opportunity to highlight the virtues of “Knighthood” in Christendom.

He also elaborated on the close knitted relationship the church shares with Nigerians from its inception and enjoined members to always seek the interest of one another. He further described Sir Christopher Ahonkhai as one member who had always presented himself for service and development of the church.

In response, Sir Christopher Ahonkhai, expressed his gratitude to the congregation and thanked them for accepting him as part of their family, and promised to uphold the values of his Knighthood in the service of humanity.

Thereafter, light refreshment was served to entertain guests, friends, and members of the congregation to mark the day in honour of Sir Christopher Ahonkhai.  

The 9th District Assembly and Conference of Rotary International, comprising Ghana, Guinea, Togo,
Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, among others, held in the capital city of Freetown, Sierra Leone,
for five days – March 22-26 — to fraternize in the fellowship of the global Rotary family.
Rotarians from different countries converged for an event that unveiled the oneness and togetherness of
the Rotary family where everyone, including the newly-inducted and incoming members, were treated
with love and cordiality in an atmosphere of camaraderie. No wonder the First Citizen of the Republic
of Sierra Leone took time off his busy schedule to make an appearance and speak to the delegates.
His Excellency, The President, Brig Julius Maada Bio (retd), in his usual style of presentation, brought
humor to the listening pleasure of the audience made up of Rotarians, Rotaracts, Interactors, etc.
He described Sierra Leone as one of the most peaceful countries in Africa, and the people as one of
the friendliest in the world even as he encouraged participants to enjoy the leisure of the seafood and
other delicacies available in the country.

President Bio noted: “I have been impressed with the emphasis on the power of one that is central to
the principles of your organization – the idea that each individual is a global citizen and, working with
others can touch lives in the other parts of our planet, including Sierra Leone.”
On her part, the immediate past Assistant Governor of Rotary 9101, Rotarian Sheila John, who also
co-chairs of the Host Organising Committee of the event said she felt honored and was delighted to
have her fellow Rotarians from over 10 countries in Africa to Freetown to deliberate on the progress
and challenges of their Club, adding: “Rotarians in Sierra Leone wish you all a wonderful and
successful time in our beloved country. Thank you.”

The International Rotary President, Shekhar Mehta, noted that Rotary was an institution of community
service where ordinary people are motivated to reach top height, and serving people was the service of
paying rent on earth. “I hope you take the knowledge gained at this District Conference back to your
Clubs to help them succeed throughout the coming year. Together, we will achieve great things as we
serve to change lives.”

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That brings us to another interesting edition of your favorite brand, La Fete. We have consistently built a brand you can trust with your patronage and resources.

In this edition, we bring you as lead story the amazing story of Her Excellency Madam High Commissioner Francess Virginia Anderson, Sierra Leone’s tripartite Envoy to Ghana; As BO City, in Sierra Leone, makes history with the unveiling of its ultra-modern Club House for BO Rangers Football Club, the first of its kind in the country. It is certainly a new vista in club management in the country; As well as amazing celebrations of celebrity weddings across Africa and birthdays of key personalities across the globe. We also bring you the story of an inspirational CEO, Madam Rita Ukhuegbe of Just Furniture, Nigeria.

There is also the amazing story of Kehinde Monsurat Agboola who beat the odds to graduate in the most scintillating fashion among her contemporaries to cart away eleven awards as the best graduating medical student at CohMAS. As pretty Abigail, and Chimdiebube celebrate. And on a sad note, we highlight the deaths of many notable personalities across the globe most especially Sierra Leonean ace broadcaster and OAP Charlie Hinga, breaks the hearts of many of his fans, friends, and family members in Freetown as Nwoke Udo Abiriba, Ikwukas, Obetas, and the Madumere families also bid farewell to their loved ones in a ceremony at Abiriba in Abia state, Nnewi in Anambra State, Nsukka in Enugu and Imo state, all in Nigeria respectively. We also introduce a new column captioned TIME IN HISTORY, a catalog of Africans who made the continent proud with their achievement for your reading pleasure.

Plus your regulars – the Ultimate Power in you, et al. It is another interesting edition for you.

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Great Read

Life is a travesty of various issues that make the world tick. Only the bold, strong and determined individuals come out of life unscathed so to speak, with a renewed determination and motivation to tell his or her story. It is only after one has scaled the hurdles and succeed that he or she becomes a model and motivation for others.

The foregoing scenario encapsulates the story of Nollywood’s evergreen actor, Linus Uchenna Kennedy Odoputa who, at a point in life, saw his blossoming career plummet. But rather than wailing over mistakes and challenges being encountered, the actor who started his early life in the ancient city of Benin, capital of the defunct Mid-West, Region, former Bendel State, and current Edo State. As if inspired by the multiple roles of the ancient city, he muscled his way back to stardom with a defining drive, attracting positive raves in the media.

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The world of entertainment is graciously taking a new form and more creative platforms, especially among Africans. This novelty comes in diverse ways but the bottom-line is to provide entertainment, laced with a touch of creativity. This is one of the overriding factors behind the founding of Lagos Birthday: A one-stop shop for entertainment and leisure in an atmosphere of class and jollity for the upper echelon as well as a platform for promotion of tourism.

Lagos Birthday, as part of its initial activities, did the planning and promotion of the 44th Birthday anniversary of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife. Osun State stood still in awe, following the royal celebration of the Ooni’s birthday.

Oba Adeyeye, 51st Ooni of Ife, was born to Prince Ropo and Late Mrs. Margaret Wuraola Ogunwusi, in Ile-Opa family of Ile-Ife.

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