RefinedNG’s Hall of Fame

Every nation remembers its dreamers — the ones who dared to go first. From Chioma Ajunwa’s golden leap to Sophie Oluwole’s fearless mind, Nigeria’s firsts built legacies that still light our path. Explore their stories — bold, brilliant, and beautifully Nigerian

Wangari Maathai didn’t just plant trees—she planted hope, dignity, and resistance. As the first African woman Nobel laureate, her legacy continues to grow worldwide.

Peter Rufai, fondly called Dodo Mayana, wasn’t just a goalkeeper — he was a trailblazer who turned his penalty box into a kingdom and built a legacy beyond saves.

Nigerian-born lawyer Owolabi Salis soared past the Kármán line on Blue Origin’s NS‑33 mission, becoming the first Nigerian national in space—and igniting Africa’s interest in STEM and aerospace.

The Recording Academy announced the new inductees this week, celebrating recordings that are at least 25 years old and of lasting qualitative or historical significance. ‘Zombie’ now joins the ranks of historic albums by legends such as Jay-Z, Santana, and Cat Stevens in the Grammy Hall of Fame archive.

Millennials think Gen Z is soft. Gen Z thinks Millennials are doing too much. Who’s right? We asked our team to get real about the stereotypes, the tension, and the surprising things we actually admire about each other. Spoiler: no one came out untouched.

Hello Refined Nigerians! This week, we featured fantastic wins across the creative field of…

RefinedNG’s Hall of Fame Hello Refined Nigerians! This week, we featured fantastic wins across…

RefinedNG’s Hall of Fame Hello Refined Nigerians! This week, we featured fantastic wins across…

Fifi Ejindu Fifi Ejindu is a Nigerian architect, Businesswoman, and the first black African…