The Saga 
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, a trailblazing Kenyan-American, has made history as the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Representing District 38A, which includes parts of Brooklyn Park and Osseo, she won with an impressive 64.78% of the vote. Born in Nyamira County, Kenya, and relocating to the U.S. at age nine, Huldah’s … Read more
Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja (1968-2024) was a distinguished Nigerian Army officer who served as the Chief of Army Staff from June 2023 until his passing in November 2024. Born in Ilobu, Osun State, Lagbaja’s military career spanned over three decades, marked by significant contributions to Nigeria’s peacekeeping and strategic operations. He was known for … Read more
Lesego Chombo, a 24-year-old attorney from Maun, Botswana, is a multifaceted individual known for her dedication to justice and community empowerment. Crowned Miss Botswana in 2022, she uses her platform to advocate for positive change. Lesego is the founder of the Lesego Chombo Foundation, which supports disadvantaged youth through initiatives like The Genesis Project. Her … Read more
Bogolo Kenewendo is a prominent Botswanan economist and politician, known for her impactful work in trade, investment, and climate change. Born in 1987, she has held significant roles, including Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, and currently serves as a Special Advisor to the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions. Kenewendo’s dedication to sustainable development … Read more
Usha Vance, born Usha Chilukuri, is an accomplished American lawyer and the wife of JD Vance, the Vice President-elect of the United States. She is set to become the first Indian-American Second Lady in U.S. history. Usha was born to Indian immigrant parents in San Diego, California, and has an impressive academic background with degrees … Read more