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Tiwa Savage Makes BBC’s “100 Women” List For 2017






The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspirational and innovative women for 2017, and amongst the amazing women featured, Nigeria’s very own Tiwa Savage and Anne-Marie Imafidon make the list.

The annual series – which shines a light on issues affecting women all over the world – is this year encouraging women to make a change.

Also featuring on the list are 7 other Africans – Adelle Onyango (Kenya) Anita Nderu (Kenya) Chaima Lahsini (Morroco), Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), Marieme Jamme (Senegal), Naomi Mwaura (Kenya) and Talent Jumo (Zimbabwe)

Speaking on the list BBC says:

This year, the women on the list will be part of the 100 Women Challenge, tackling some of the biggest problems facing women around the world.

Coming together in four teams, the women will share their experiences and create innovative ways to tackle:

The glass ceiling – #Teamlead

Female illiteracy – #Teamread

Street harassment – #Teamgo

Sexism in sport – #Teamplay

The list at the moment only has 60 names on it but as time progresses more women who have taken up the challenge in some way will be added to the list.

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