Interview
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“Beauty Comes in Every Shade,” Albinism Pageant Contestant Kabirat Hamzat
Kabirat Hamzat is a confident and passionate young woman living with albinism. She believes in using her voice to inspire others and raise awareness about albinism. Curious and open-minded, she enjoys listening to people’s stories,…
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Meet the 19-Year-Old Using Pageantry to Fight Stereotypes About Albinism
At 19, Rebecca Olabode is already a passionate advocate for people with albinism. Driven by her belief in inclusion and representation, she is one of the contestants in Nigeria’s first-ever Albinism Pageant, organised by Misty…
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Women Making Waves: Elizabeth Adams, On Becoming Mandela Washington Fellow and Strengthening African-Diaspora Ties
Elizabeth Adams Oyarese is an educator, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in educational management and youth empowerment. As the Founder of Linking Circles Academy, her work has impacted more than…
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From Fabrics to Advocacy: Omobolaji Bowale-Kalejaiye Breaking Barriers as Woman with Albinism
As the only person with albinism in her family, Omobolaji Bowale-Kalejaiye has turned her uniqueness into strength. She runs a thriving fabric business, makes handmade crafts and essential products, and uses her skills to inspire…
