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Zuriel Elise Oduwole may only be 10-yeard-old, but that hasn’t stopped her from being a boss! This Nigerian kid is the youngest person to be interviewed by Forbes in their August 2013 edition of Forbes Africa. Zuriel has been dubbed the next Oprah Winfrey, as she spends most of her free time interviewing entertainers, politicians and the like. Because of her amazing career, Ethiopian Airlines recently named Zuriel their Global Ambassador.

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The airline’s Regional Director for the Americas, Kagnew Asfaw, signed the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the global African Airline highlighted her incredible achievements. As part of the agreement, the airline would be Zuriel’s official carrier to her many engagements and projects across three continents, including Africa and South America, where she is continuously meeting with world leaders as an advocate for educating young girls.

When I was ten, I was whining to my mom about my Barbie doll’s broken leg and missing skirt. Zuriel’s traveling the world and inspiring young women to seek education. Who knew a 10-year-old could be so accomplished?!

Let Zuriel’s story serve as inspiration. What are you now inspired to do?

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