She is the first African woman from the Republic of Guinea to grace the cover of Afrikan Goddess Magazine. She is a stunning African beauty with a heart of gold and she is our May 2012 feature for good reason. Mariama Mounir Camara-Petrolawicz is the co-founder of There is No Limit Foundation. And just as [...]
She’s been called “Liberia’s Angel” and “Africa’s Angel.” Both seem like really exaggerated accolades until you hear MacDella Cooper tell her story, until you learn about her life and how she came so far from tragedy and pain. And once you hear what she has done with her life since then, you have no choice [...]
When Malawi’s sitting president, Bingu wa Mutharika, died suddenly on Thursday, April 5, it was only natural that his successor would become his replacement. But, Malawians probably never imagined the day would come when their female vice president, Joyce Banda, would actually get to step into that role. It was merely ceremonial. Protocol.”Constitutional.” Well, it [...]
If you’re a black movie hippie, then you are probably familiar with the 1997 movie “Soul Food.” And if you are, then you are probably also familiar with Teri. You know, she was the one always shooting down her husband and acting like “Miss Know-it-All” throwing her accomplishments in everybody’s face and letting everyone know [...]
Sexy is hot! Sexy is spontaneous! Sexy is fun, and it’s what your marriage/relationship should be. If you’ve ever wanted to be one of those couples you see walking through the mall holding hands and giggling like two teenagers, here are some Afrikan Goddess tips on how to have a sexy love connection in your [...]
Note the arrangement of the terms and how career comes last. The same would be true if this article was titled: Marriage, Fatherhood and Career. Over the last few years, a lot of time and money has gone into studies dedicated to picking apart the correlation between working women and the state of marriages today. [...]
Many women desire to live fulfilling lives; it is the desire of most human-beings. Our quest to live purpose-filled lives can be enhanced by the state of our health, and a healthy body can achieve a lot more than an unhealthy one can. That is why at the start of the New Year, we made [...]
March 9, 2010 changed our lives forever. Any time I see pictures of my VJ, my heart skips a beat. My husband’s tearful face at 5.20pm that fateful Tuesday evening has been engrained in my memory. A myriad of emotions went through me as I tried to make sense of the reality that my beautiful [...]
“Men use their witchcraft to protect their homes; Women use theirs to destroy.” Amina Wumba’s brother struck her. She gathered herself and then struck him back. That was the end of that spat. Oh so she thought. That night, her brother died in his sleep and Amina was accused of being responsible for his death. [...]
Volunteerism in itself is a commendable public service for it takes dedication and a selfless spirit to want to give of our precious time for the sake of helping others. Serving on a non-profit board can be personally and professionally rewarding, as well. This is why understanding and knowing the policies and mission of the [...]
Running out of income in retirement is the number one fear of American retirees – more so today than at any time in our history. But that is completely mind-boggling because – believe it or not – this issue is one of the easiest retirement worries to overcome. Really! It is as simple as attaching an optional mechanism [...]
It is a refreshing change to come across an African first lady who is also a powerful politician. The nation of Uganda gets a two-in-one package deal in Janet Kataaha Museveni. The first lady is an elected Member of Parliament representing the Ruhaama County in the Ntungamo District, and she is also the Honorable Minister for Karamoja Affairs appointed [...]
Obviously, the fact that there is no picture of a first lady is quite telling. The thought of one human male married to eight women can sometimes be hard to comprehend, however, it is the reality in many countries. It is tradition. It is culture. It is a way of life. And the president of Togo, President Faure Gnassingbe [...]
This Saturday, May 19, 2012 is pregnant women’s day! Yes, you read that right. I did say pregnant women’s day. As the Baby Bash and Bling Expo & Show descends on Arlington, Virginia, you are likely to see lots of fabulous fashionista pregnant women making their way around town and heading towards the Renaissance Arlington [...]
From designing clothes and accessories to designing handbags and producing hair products, women of color seem to have done it all. But there is one fashion niche they also seem to have shied away from. And whether they have done this consciously or unconsciously, it is refreshing to bring you a woman who is breaking [...]
On May 19, 2012, Afrikan Goddess will host the screening of the documentary, Tapestries of Hope, in partnership with Miss Africa USA 2011. The screening is part of campaign efforts by Afrikan Goddess to introduce the general public to the work of Betty Makoni and the Girl Child Network. Betty Makoni is this year’s Goddess [...]
Please join host Nunu Wako, host of the Nunu Wako show (EBSTV), and spokesperson for the Ivorian Hope Charity, as we honor Founder and CEO of the Girl Child Network, Betty Makoni for her tireless efforts, selfless service, and fearless advocacy to the girl child in Zimbabwe, all across Africa, and the world at large. [...]
A publication in today’s Huffington Post caught my attention and I just thought I’d share this wonderful transformation. Ordinary people in Congo are sharing their lives in the form of video messages in a video series called I Am Congo. The series, launched by the Enough Project, tells the stories of how ordinary Congolese citizens [...]
Tony O. Elumelu Advises Western Development Partners on Africapitalism. Tony O. Elumelu, MFR, Founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, in Washington, DC this week, told groups of philanthropy, business, and development leaders that Africa’s private sector must be the leading player in contributing to the continent’s economic transformation. “We are now the world’s fastest [...]
I consider myself a very spiritual person. I pray in the morning when I rise and before I shut my eyes for the night. But all day long, I’m talking to the Lord, asking for guidance and signs that I’m following His will. And believe it or not, most of the times, it’s about my [...]
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Mariama Mounir Camara-Petrolawicz: There Is Indeed No Limit
She is the first African woman from the Republic of Guinea to grace the cover of Afrikan Goddess Magazine. She is a stunning African beauty with a heart of gold and she is our May 2012 feature for good reason. Mariama Mounir Camara-Petrolawicz is the co-founder of There is No Limit Foundation. And just as [...]
MacDella Cooper: The Angel Who Heeded the Call to Lead!
She’s been called “Liberia’s Angel” and “Africa’s Angel.” Both seem like really exaggerated accolades until you hear MacDella Cooper tell her story, until you learn about her life and how she came so far from tragedy and pain. And once you hear what she has done with her life since then, you have no choice [...]
Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale: The Widow’s Warrior
When I came in contact with Olutosin Oladosu Adebowale, a vivacious and determined woman living in Nigeria, I knew I had met a woman of great dedication and courage. She is our March goddess because she has so much fight in her and she is using that fight for a great and wonderful cause of [...]
Volunteering for Non Profit Boards
Volunteerism in itself is a commendable public service for it takes dedication and a selfless spirit to want to give of our precious time for the sake of helping others. Serving on a non-profit board can be personally and professionally rewarding, as well. This is why understanding and knowing the policies and mission of the [...]
FINALLY – An End to the Worry about Outliving Your Retirement Income
Running out of income in retirement is the number one fear of American retirees – more so today than at any time in our history. But that is completely mind-boggling because – believe it or not – this issue is one of the easiest retirement worries to overcome. Really! It is as simple as attaching an optional mechanism [...]
