Two Nigerians have made Cable News Network (CNN)'s list of most
inspiring women of 2014. The Leading Women features extraordinary women
who have excelled and made a mark in their chosen professions.
The
two Nigerians on the list are accomplished writer, Chimamanda Ngozi
Adichie and the late Doctor Stella Ameyo Adadevoh who died after
contracting Ebola at First Consultants Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
"Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
-- The Nigerian writer has authored three novels and is heralded for
drawing attention to African literature throughout her award-winning
career. This year, she was nominated for Forbes' Africa 'Person of the
Year' Award as well as 'Personality of the Year' in the 2014 MTV Africa
Music Awards.
Dr Stella Ameyo Adadevoh -- The Nigerian
doctor died this year after overseeing the treatment of Ebola patient
Patrick Sawyer. Her efforts prevented the wider spread of Ebola in
Nigeria."
Other people on the list are; Kenyan actress, Lupita
Nyongo, Ellen Page, Kerry Washington, Angelina Jolie, Malala Yousafzai,
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Joyce Banda, Angela Merkel, Elizabeth Warren to
mention a few.
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