Columbia university announces lineup of speakers ahead of. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Always also released a short film directed by zuriel oduwole featuring 17yearold sarah sobka, the uks young scientist of the year, who discovered a new form of treatment for cystic fibrosis. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. If your dreams dont scare you, then theyre not big enough.
Zuriel oduwole talks about girls access to mobile at mashable social good summit duration. A selftaught filmmaker, zuriel made four documentaries by the age of 12 and in 2015, she became the youngest person to be interviewed by forbes. Zuriel oduwole s appeal continues to grow with her recent visit to the set of disney studios tv show austin and alley, where she met with the cast members. Since the age of nine shes been on a misson travelling the world and making documentaries. When zuriel oduwole visited ghana at 9 years old, she was taken aback by the number of children who werent in school. A filmmaker, public speaker, and writer, zuriel has interviewed dozens of world leaders and pushed them to promote the education of girls around the world. Here are 15 things you didnt know about nigerias child prodigy, education and girlchild advocate, 12year old zuriel oduwole. Energy giant, sahara group has appointed zuriel oduwole, a globally acclaimed girl education advocate as ambassador in its bid to accelerate the achievement of the triad of sustainable development goals sdgs that focus on improving the access of children especially girls to education, fostering gender equality and creating more opportunities for girls across africa. Filmmaker zuriel oduwole was chosen to stage direct, as well as feature in the video of the song, shot on the streets of new york and in front of the statue of liberty. Nigerianamerican filmmaker and education advocate zuriel oduwole has, once again, been named on forbes afriques annual list of 100 most influential african women. President goodluck jonathans legacy with zuriel oduwole. Her name is of hebrew origin, which means god is my rock. This was evident during her visit tuesday to mona heights primary school, where oduwole spoke to.
She has made four documentaries about africa, including a promising africa 2014, technology and education 2014, the 1963 oau formation 20 and the ghana revolution 2012. Zuriel oduwole was born in 2002 in the united states to a nigerian father, ademola oduwole and a mauritian mother, patricia oduwole. The bill, which is awaiting assent by mozambican president filipe nyusi, seeks to prohibit marriage of children under the age of 18 and adopt measures to. Up next door of no return 300 years a slave by zuriel oduwole duration. Zuriel oduwole named on forbes list of most influential. American teenager zuriel oduwole tries to live by the quote.
Columbia universitys graduate schools of business, law, and international and public affairs are pleased to announce details of the 12th annual african economic forum aef, the largest africafocused event to be held at the university. Zuriel oduwole has made films, interviewed presidents and set up an international education campaign. Meet zuriel oduwole, the 12yearold filmmaker in addition to her films, oduwole also spends much of her time traveling to schools around the. Zuriel oduwole, us teen campaigning for girls education. The girls, most between ages nine and 12, enjoyed sharing their career goals, which ranged from becoming lawyers, doctors, and teachers to entrepreneurs, police officers, chefs, and astronauts. Probably the most incredible child in the world today.
Zuriel oduwole, the fourteenyearold nigerian filmmaker and advocate who has received much fame on the international scene recently was a guest of the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco at a conference on gender equality in france. Her advocacy has since made her in the summer of 20 at the age of 10, the youngest person to be profiled by forbes. She wrote, narrated and produced the video for the campaign with the theme unstoppable. American born nigerian zuriel oduwole, like malala. An african art showcase on the evening of friday, april 10, 2015 will be held to welcome participants and attendees, followed by the conference on saturday. The wonder girl, zuriel oduwole is seen in these series of pictures mingling with dignitaries not looking fazed. Zuriel oduwole poses with mona heights primary school students.
Pages public figure zuriel oduwole videos south africa ghana ethiopia nigeria. In november 2014, at age 12, zuriel became the worlds youngest filmmaker to have a selfproduced and selfedited work screened. Dususu foundation, haven homes visit lagos state governor. When new yorks business insider named zuriel oduwole as the most powerful 11 year old in the world in april 2014, it validated the incredible journey of this young nigerian girl. Africanamerican teen zuriel oduwole committed to fighting. President muhammadu buhari today in the us met with the young nigerian filmmaker and girleducation advocate. At only 16, nigerianamerican zuriel oduwole has already met 28 presidents, is the youngest filmmaker in the world, and a passionate activist for educating african girls. Zuriel oduwole zuriel elise oduwole is an american education advocate and film maker best known for her works on the advocacy for the education of girls in africa. In december 20, new africa listed her as one of africas 100 most influential people, along side 3 presidents and africas richest person. Zuriel elise oduwole is an american education advocate and film maker best known for her. However, she most enjoys meeting, inspiring, and encouraging young women. Zuriel oduwole visits hollywood inspires young actors. The most loving parents and relatives commit murder with smiles on their faces.
Zuriel oduwole a 12 year old whose goal is to inspire young black girls across the world. Discovering the star early in your child 28 sep 2019 youth magazine jim morrison said. Zuriel oduwole zuriel is a 15year old filmmaker, who by age 12 had developed four documentaries all focused on issues in africa. Sahara group, zuriel oduwole join forces to empower the.
A nigerian girl, 10year old zuriel elise oduwole has made history as the youngest person ever to be interviewed on popular magazine forbes the interview with the award winning documentary film maker, conference speaker and writer is featured in the august 20 edition of forbes africa touted by some as the next larry king, and arise news as the next oprah winfrey, oduwole is. Zuriel oduwole pricing and availability for a speaking. Zuriel smith zuriel smith born january 15, 1980 in richmond, virginia is a former american football wide receiver and return specialist in the national football league for the. Sahara group sahara group moves to boost achievement of.
She was profiled by forbes at 10 years old, now shes at. Zuriel oduwole, a 15yearold africanamerican activist, is brushing shoulders with the high and mighty across the world as she pushes for girls education. Zuriel oduwole june 22, 2019 after showing in countries like morocco, south africa, the us, mozambique, ethiopia, rwanda, and premiering first at the hilton hotel abuja in the summer of 2017, my second full length documentary i self produced and edited, is now available online. Shes and has already interviewed 19 heads of state including buhari and expresident goodluck jonathan. Haven homes expresses commitment to the development of. Well, we bet that zuriel elise oduwole has got you beat. If anyone in the last 100 years brings new meaning to the phrase age is just a number, this young lady indeed does it so effortlessly, that she has got the global business and civil society talking. Zuriel oduwole by linda barghoorn overdrive rakuten. As the flagship show on africas best and pacesetters, who are redefining the narrative on the continent, cnn as the worlds global news leader features 12 year old zuriel oduwole for african voices. Lr ademola oduwole, zuriel oduwole, governor babajide olushola sanwoolu, mercy suess and the haven homes general manager, ufuoma ilesanmi at the courtesy visit to the governor in lagos. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Zuriel oduwole had an interviewed president muhammadu buhari while on his visit to the united states to attend the nuclear security summit. Zuriel elise oduwole is an american education advocate and film maker best known for her works on the advocacy for the education of girls in africa. Also visited by her was the set of the new hit tv show instant mom by nickelodeon, with tia mowry and veteran actress shirley lee ralph at the world renowned paramount studios.
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