Didi Akinyelure

Didi Akinyelure is a British/Nigerian journalist. In July 2016, she won the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award. She was the face of CNBC Africa's live morning show Open Exchange, West Africa.

Quotes

• When you see someone who looks like you or who comes from where you come from, succeeding in one way or the other, or pushing through a perceived ‘closed’ door, it gives you the confidence to believe in yourself.
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• As women, in our quest for success, we must remember to leave the door wide open for other women to walk the path that we’ve walked.
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• So, if you are gifted in many ways, take a chance and seize the opportunity to be all that you can be.
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• However, to succeed in fashion, one must be visible.
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