She Dared the Lens
Autumn Durald Arkapaw and the Oscar That Defied a Century By Francisca Sinjae On Hollywood’s biggest night, when the world’s most recognisable golden statue changes hands once again, the applause usually follows a familiar rhythm. Actors rise, directors celebrate, and the long tradition of the Academy Awards carries on. But at the 98th Academy Awards, […]
The Epstein Files: Power, Silence, and the World Watching
By Antoine Pepper There is a particular kind of silence that does not come from ignorance. It is calculated, institutional, and maintained by people who have too much to lose. The Jeffrey Epstein case has, across more than two decades, been the most visible demonstration of that silence in modern American history. And now, with […]
WHAT ARE WE BUILDING? The Nobel Women Who Changed the World and the Standards We Must Meet
By Dr May Ikeora-Amamgbo & Sipho Khumalo There is a rhythm to March that we have come to recognise. It begins with intention. It builds into celebration. It crescendos into visibility. Rooms fill. Stages are set. Women speak, boldly, brilliantly, unapologetically. We are told to own our voices, claim our space, rewrite our narratives. And […]
Did You Know? Your Food’s Expiry Date Might Not Mean What You Think
By Daniel Agusi Picture this. You open your fridge, reach for a tub of yoghurt, glance at the label and freeze. The date printed on the lid says yesterday. A small moment of panic follows. You sniff it suspiciously, poke it with a spoon, and then, with a dramatic sigh, toss it into the bin. […]
Raising Women Magazine Issue 40 – April 2026 –
As we approach International Women’s Day, we lean into this year’s agenda: Give to Gain. It is a simple phrase, yet profoundly strategic. Progress for women has never been sustained by visibility alone. It has been built through investment, mentorship, solidarity, and the deliberate transfer of opportunity.
On our cover, Ambassador Keisha McGuire represents this principle in motion. Her leadership in global diplomacy reminds us that when women give knowledge, courage, and access, they do not diminish their power. They multiply it.
This edition examines what it truly means to give: time, resources, platforms, protection, policy influence. And what we gain in return: stronger institutions, fairer systems, and a generation of women who enter rooms already prepared.
International Women’s Day is not a performance. It is a responsibility.
When women give intentionally, we all gain collectively.
The question is not whether we will celebrate. The question is how we will contribute.
Give to Gain
By The Lulu So amazing how this world was made I wonder if God is a woman because who else could hold so much and still create? I think about the beginning of time how history writes in ink but women have always written in blood, in milk, in memory. We gave our bodies to […]
LAGOS CITY MARATHON 2026
by Obiahu Oluchi Date: Saturday 14 February 2026 Location: Lagos, Nigeria History was made on the streets of Lagos. The 2026 Lagos City Marathon delivered pure inspiration, grit, and unforgettable moments as thousands of runners took on the 42km challenge. Standout performances: Beyond the podium, the real story was in every runner who refused to […]
When Motherhood Meets Ambition: How TV Shows Women Navigating Life’s Demands
By Ifeoma Udu Television often lingers on a woman staring at a pregnancy test, her plans suddenly rewritten. Across Nollywood and Korean dramas, pregnancy reshuffles priorities, reshapes ambitions, and tests relationships in ways audiences can’t look away from. These stories explore what women give, what they sacrifice, and how life asks them to renegotiate everything. […]
The Things I Thought Marriage Would Heal
by Anonymous Before I got married, I was quietly convinced that love would heal me. It was not a belief I ever announced publicly, and it was certainly not something I would have admitted if someone had asked me directly. Yet somewhere beneath the surface of my thoughts, I carried the assumption that marriage would […]
PANDA FEST AND THE NEW GEOGRAPHY OF ASIAN CULTURE IN AMERICA
By Francisca Sinjae In recent years, American cities have witnessed a quiet but powerful cultural shift. Heritage is no longer confined to neighbourhood enclaves, small community centres or annual parades tucked into specific districts. Instead, culture is stepping boldly into central parks, civic squares and mainstream programming. When Panda Fest announced its 2026 debut at […]