Before I continue with this list, let me apologise to the male-folk. This particular post is to women who are inspiring other people - it is not meant to be feminist or 'girl power-ish', I only thought of these women and decided to talk about them. Thanks for understanding (*wink*).
3. CeCe Winans (Singer, Author, Presenter): I think about her and I am amazed at how a well-developed skill can cut across borders and boundaries. The effect of the combination of her voice and her spirit is so powerful, that you have to listen to her song, even if you don’t want to. Her gift has taken her from the podiums of Grammy Awards, to the almighty White House, and boy, she is stylish! She’s got a smashing figure for a mother of twenty-something-years, but always manages to be modest. Her smile and her face are both pretty (sometimes I just can’t help staring at her photograph). She is deep, she is beautiful.
4. Joyce Meyer (Preacher, Author, and Host of Enjoying Everyday Life): To use the words of other people, her institution is the largest faith-based organization to be run by a woman, so far, in the world. She constantly speaks of how to overcome difficult challenges in life, as she overcame her own experiences of sexual and substance abuse. She encourages that we should have a good relationship with other people, and most especially, with ourselves (Check out her book – Eat the Cookie, Buy the Shoes). She did not allow her personal weaknesses and the negativities of her past to overcome her. Instead, she turned them into major strengths that have become pointers for other people. Isn’t she beautiful?
5. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Hon. (Journalist, Politician): I am speechless when I think of her. Even as I write this, I am short of words. She is emotional, and peaceful, yet she manages to be firm, hardworking and courageous. She’s not only made a name for herself both in Nigeria and outside the borders of Africa, she has earned the respect of men and women alike. I once attended a conference during which she shortly mentioned her movement from NTA to politics. I remember her words “They were confident I could do it …[so] I attended ward meetings and got involved with the people…” From the 8 year old investigation of Mary, the miracle baby (do you remember?), to the sponsorship of Nigerian Infant Health Welfare Bill (the bill that ensured that every child 5 years and below gets free healthcare services), our honorable senator has proven that depth, strength, valor and compassion are the beauty of a woman that years cannot wrinkle .
If there are women who inspire you, why not make your own list and share with me.
