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Angélique Kidjo Makes History with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: The Journey Behind a Historic Moment

Angélique Kidjo Makes History with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star: The Journey Behind a Historic Moment

By Blossom Ukoha “It’s not just my star, it’s our star.” — Angélique Kidjo There are some honours that recognise an individual, and then there are moments that seem to carry the hopes, history and identity of an entire continent. For Angélique Kidjo, the five-time Grammy-winning Beninese singer, songwriter and humanitarian, her Hollywood Walk of Fame star is both. On 18 August 2026, Kidjo became the first African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the 2,854th star unveiled in the Recording category at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard. The historic recognition marked another extraordinary milestone in a career spanning more than four decades. But the significance of that star cannot be understood by looking only at the ceremony. It begins much earlier, with a young girl growing up in Cotonou, Benin, in a household where creativity was part of everyday life. Before the Global Spotlight, There…

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Are African Institutions Ready for Women at the Top?

Are African Institutions Ready for Women at the Top?

Blossom Ukoha A woman can sit in parliament, earn a university degree, build a successful career and still find that the final door to power is the hardest one to open. Across Africa, women are increasingly visible in politics, business and public institutions, yet their presence often declines sharply as they move closer to the highest levels of decision-making. The picture is therefore neither one of failure nor of full progress. African institutions are becoming more ready for women at the top, but they are not there yet. The numbers tell a complicated story. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), women held 27.1% of parliamentary seats in Sub-Saharan Africa as of January 2026, almost identical to the global figure of 27.5%. East Africa leads the region at 32.0%, followed by Southern Africa at 30.9%, while West Africa stands at only 19.2%. The regional average, however, hides extraordinary differences between countries.…

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World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating Women Who Serve on Humanity’s Front Lines

World Humanitarian Day: Celebrating Women Who Serve on Humanity’s Front Lines

By Blossom Ukoha At a time when the world is witnessing wars, displacement, hunger and humanitarian emergencies on an unprecedented scale, there are women walking directly into the places others are trying desperately to escape. They are doctors treating patients in damaged hospitals, nurses working through shortages, social workers supporting survivors, community organisers protecting girls, aid workers distributing food and local leaders keeping families connected to essential services. They do not always make international headlines, but for the communities they serve, their presence can mean the difference between despair and hope. This World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, Amazons Watch Magazine celebrates these women. We acknowledge the risks they take, the sacrifices they make and the extraordinary leadership they demonstrate every day. The United Nations’ 2026 campaign calls on the world to #ActForHumanity, at a time when humanitarian workers themselves are increasingly under attack. According to the United Nations Office for…

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Women, Technology and the Future of a Smarter Mine

Women, Technology and the Future of a Smarter Mine

For generations, mining has been defined by physical strength, heavy machinery and demanding work in remote and underground environments. That image has influenced not only how mining is perceived, but also who is encouraged to pursue a career in the sector. Yet the industry is changing. Automation, artificial intelligence, remote operations, robotics and data analytics are creating a new mining environment in which technical expertise and digital skills are becoming just as important as physical strength. For women, this transformation could open doors to roles that were once difficult to access. As Alex Atkins, a Mining and Geotechnical Engineer and Non-Executive Director, observed: “Digital transformation is going to enable the greater inclusion of women and to give them more choice over how they can keep working in the industry once they have families.” Her observation points to a much bigger shift. The question is no longer whether women can work…

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Health & Wellbeing

Why Smart Women Still Struggle With Impostor Syndrome

By Janet Coin Seven in 10 women have experienced impostor syndrome at some point in their careers, compared with 58% of men, according to a 2025 Hays survey of more than 8,000 professionals. Even more striking, 47% of women said these feelings had become more frequent as they progressed in their careers. That statistic tells a story that many successful women will recognise. You can have the qualifications, the experience, the promotion, the successful company and the recognition, yet still wonder whether you genuinely deserve your place. From the outside, you may look confident and accomplished. Internally, however, you may be questioning whether your success came from ability or simply from luck, timing or circumstances. This is the paradox of impostor syndrome. It does not necessarily affect women because they lack competence. In many cases, it appears precisely among women who have substantial evidence of achievement. When Success Still Does…

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Mums & Kids Zone

How Easy Is It to Balance Motherhood, Business and Global Influence?

How Easy Is It to Balance Motherhood, Business and Global Influence?

By Laura Jones At 6:00 a.m., the day has already begun. A child needs breakfast, a school bag needs finding, a message from a business partner in another time zone is waiting for a response, and a meeting is already on the calendar. Before she has walked into the office, a woman may have already been a mother, caregiver, strategist, employer and decision maker. Then the world expects her to enter the boardroom and perform as though none of that exists. This is the part of women’s leadership we do not always see. We see the companies, awards, investments, international appointments and photographs from global stages. We celebrate women for what they have built but rarely see the daily negotiation between ambition and responsibility that makes much of that success possible. So, how easy is it to balance motherhood, business and global influence? The honest answer is that it is not…

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Home & Decor

A Spotlight on 10 Women Behind Today’s Most Interesting Interior Trends

By Blossom Ukoha Walk into a beautifully designed home today and you may notice that something has changed. The most compelling interiors are no longer defined simply by expensive furniture, perfect symmetry or carefully matched colours. Increasingly, they reflect personality, heritage, craftsmanship and the stories of the people who live in them. A handmade textile may sit comfortably beside a contemporary chair, while vintage furniture, bold artwork and unexpected colours create spaces that feel collected rather than manufactured. This changing design landscape connects naturally to the next page of this issue, where we continue exploring how women are transforming the way we experience our homes and surroundings. Before turning the page, however, there is a fascinating global story to consider: the women whose ideas are influencing what contemporary interiors look and feel like today. Kelly Wearstler (USA) Kelly Wearstler has spent decades challenging conventional ideas about luxury interior design. Her…

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