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Waris Dirie is Named Trailblazer Award Nominee

The Trailblzaer Award named Waris Dirie as one of their 50 award nominees.

The Afri50 Trailblazer Awards will take place on May 1, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa, coinciding with Workers Day. The event will recognize 50 African trailblazers who have made a significant impact in their respective fields. These figurs are leaders in the fields of science and technology, finance, sports, and entrepreneurship.

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The vision of the Trailblazer Award is “to inspire and provoke consciousness of progress made by Black People.”

The nominees for the Afri50 Trailblazer Awards were selected by Dashboard Africa Research Institute and a select group of freelance journalists to ensure the highest level of integrity. The nominees are from various African countries, including Djibouti, The Gambia, Togo, and Mauritania, among others.

Winners of the award from different years include Dennis Bland, Catherine Hughes, and Olgen Williams among others.

The Afri50 Trailblazer Awards have invited several dignitaries to attend the even. And heads of state, former heads of state, vice presidents, diplomats, and other notable personalities. were among those invited. The presence of these dignitaries underscores the importance of the Afri50 Trailblazer Awards in recognizing their achievements and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.

Their presence is a testament to the significance of the event in promoting African excellence and development.

Waris Dirie

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Born in the Somali desert to a nomadic family, Waris Dirie was only 5 years old when she went through FGM. After fleeing a forced marriage at 13, Dirie went to London and was discovered as a model. She modeled in print for top brands and walked global runways.

Eventually, she spoke out against FGM. And this led to her highly impactful career as an international human rights activist against the cruel practice. Dirie became the Sunhak Peace Prize laureate in 2019 for her efforts to fight for women’s rights and the eradication of FGM.

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Read full article with complete list of nominees LIST: Top 50 African Trailblazers Awards nominees released

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