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Tuesday, 23 December 2014

{WOW} Two Nigerians Makes The List Of CNN's Most Inspiring Women Of 2014

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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