African Professional Network

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29/08/2017

Achenyo idachaba is an African worthy of mention and recognition, because she's a perfect example of a true entrepreneur.
She's the founder and Ceo of Mitimeth ().
Finding an innovative eco-solution to Nigeria's problem of its waterways being invaded by highly destructive water hyacinth plants, also created a unique business opportunity for Nigerian entrepreneur, Achenyo Idachaba. Today, her startup company, , takes these nuisance weeds and transforms them into beautiful hand-crafted and highly desirable products. She has taken an environmental problem and turned it into a win-win solution for her business, local communities and the country. Each hand-crafted piece is created from the weeds which are harvested from the local waterways and dried out in the sun before they can be used for weaving into highly intricate and beautiful finished products such as baskets, tableware and even jewellery.

15/08/2017

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15/08/2017

Deola Sagoe () founder of Deola is the leading lady of African haute couture fashion from Ondo State in Nigeria. has been at the cutting edge of high fashion since 1989 and became the first black woman to present a collection at AltaRoma, Rome’s celebrated fashion week, back in 2004. Her globally appealing style has earned her an enviable clientèle that ranges from Africa's first ladies, to society girls like Lydia Hearst, top model Alek Wek, and famous personalities such as Oprah Winfrey and Will Smith. Deola, a mother of three, studied at the University of Miami and University of Lagos and earned a Masters in Finance and Management. She was appointed Nigeria's representative to the United Nations World Food Program 'Catwalk the World: Fashion for Food' with the goal of raising money towards halving the number of hungry people in the world, particularly children, by 2015. Deola frequently exhibits her couture collection at Cape Town Fashion Week and has been an invited guest of New York Fashion Week in the past

09/08/2017

A young and beautiful Nigerian lady has graduated as the best student from the Nigerian Air Force ().

In a field difficult for both men and women to cope with, it is a great achievement to graduate as one of the best or the best student.

This young lady breaking barriers in stereotype fields not only graduated as the best student but as the best flying.
She's truly a young African professional.

03/08/2017

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01/08/2017

Happy birthday to one of africa football legend Nwankwo Kanu (), aka papilo (born 1 August 1976), or simply Kanu, is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He was a member of the Nigerian national team and later captained the Eagles for 16 years from 1994 until 2010. Kanu is a member of the Igbo ethnic group; his name, Nwankwo, means Child born on Nkwo market day in the Igbo language.

has won a UEFA Champions League medal, a UEFA Cup medal, three FA Cup Winners Medals and two African Player of the Year awards amongst others. He is also one of few players to have won the Premier League, FA Cup, Champions League, UEFA Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal. He made the third-most substitute appearances in Premier League history, appearing from the bench 118 times.

He is also a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. And in october 2015, Kanu became brand ambassador in Africa for leading digital TV operator StarTimes.
is happily married to Amara Nwankwo() and they both blessed with 3 kids

31/07/2017

Eventually, you will look back and realize where you have gotten.

19/07/2017

Social networks present amazing opportunities for professionals to meet new people and build professional relationships. The internet is an equalizer. Anyone with something that people want can and will be found. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter give professionals access to millions of people with the click of a mouse.

How to Create Opportunities for Yourself By Blogging

Blogging improves your chances of being found by your target audience. If and when your target audience finds you, they can get to know you based on the personality of your writing, see that you are an expert in your field, and benefit from your advice. Being helpful, displaying your expertise, and being authentic are great ways to network, and blogging can help you do all three!

Blogging can lead to additional networking opportunities, such as being invited to speak at events, attend events, be interviewed, and more. You can also interview people on your blog which could enable you to meet some great people and help them out by publicizing their message.

How to Expand Your Network Using Social Media

Similar to in-person networking, some of the most critical strategies for networking online are be helpful and to be fun to be around. Different social media networks have different norms and etiquette. For example Twitter is more casual and friendly then, say, LinkedIn, which is more professional and formal. Engage with people in conversation in line with the norms and etiquette of the network. Be helpful by sharing your knowledge and promoting other people’s work.

How to Meet Your Idols Through Twitter

In many industries, “top players” are getting increasingly active on Twitter. Twitter is a public forum. When someone posts on Twitter, they are doing so to be heard and to engage with their followers. That’s an open invitation to engage with them! I can’t think of an easier way to be able to start a conversation with someone. Here are a few tactics you could use.
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19/07/2017

Happy birthday 46th Birthday
Kate Henshaw()
# party

18/07/2017

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APN is an directory designed to integrate the African professional community. We aim to connect professionals across Africa and in diaspora.

18/07/2017

Hello Africa,presenting "African professional network" is an online directory which integrates Africans to professionals across the continent (Africa)
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