Youngest interviewee on the famous Forbes Magazine, 10 year old Zuriel Oduwole

I have been thinking to myself, why is it that there are kids as small as 5 years, who can stand before a multitude of people and deliver a speech without butting an eye? Take the case of Mutula Kilonzo's grandson during the late Senator's burial service. The small guy gave a speech in tribute to his grandfather, without fear and even cracked a joke. Why is it that may people find it hard to talk when in crowds or in the midst of people they are not used to?

I will answer my question by asking you this question - What did your parent do in your childhood to ensure that you developed confidence in yourself, at an early age?

In the same context of confidence, meet 10 year old Zuriel Oduwole, the youngest interviewee on the famous Forbes Magazine. She is an award winning documentary film maker and writer. That's not where it stops, Zuriel has also held interviews with leading African personalities, including eight current African Presidents, Africa’s richest person, Aliko Dangote and Tennis super stars – Venus and Serena Williams.

"Zuriel believes if she can walk a mile, then there are girls who on seeing her work and progress made, would walk a mile and a half. That, she believes is one simple way to inspire the African Girl Child, and show the world the need to educate the continents often forgotten Girl Child, of which Zuriel is one."

Let's believe in ourselves, let's make our children believe in themselves. What are the different ways we can do this? Talk to Afrigirl

Images courtesy of 360nobs.com (1&2) and Teen Y (3).

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