Doyin Abiola,Journalist and First Female Editor-in-Chief of a Nigerian National Newspaper (Nigeria)

Although Doyin had a privileged background, she did not allow that to determine who she later became in life. At first, she had difficulties deciding on a career path, but when she ventured into journalism by chance, she found her bearing. She became a household name, and indeed, the first female editor-in-chief of a Nigerian newspaper.