Disability
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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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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…
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“This Pageant is More Than a Crown” – Anita Chidiebube on Why She Joined Miss Albinism Contest
Anita Chidiebube Dike is a passionate Nigerian entrepreneur and founder of Anibrieght Ventures, a company producing toilet cleaners, dishwash, and laundry soap to promote better hygiene in homes. Beyond business, she enjoys singing, dancing, acting,…
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Against All Odds: Zanaib’s Hard-of-Hearing Victory
In the heart of Minna, Niger State, lives 19-year-old Zainab Yahaya, a bright and determined young woman with dreams as big as the sky. Zainab was born with a hearing impairment. Her world has always…
