The Legacy Project with Nurain Takuma

Sign up for Shortform for free at shortform.com/nurain. Her name is Maryam Umar Maigida, also known as Meemee Maigida Ace. She is a Nigerian visual artist, art historian, and founder of The Art Cave Studio & Gallery in Abuja. Through her paintings, she tells stories about African culture, identity, and the strength of women. From a young girl who loved to draw, she grew into a bold artist who...

Sign up for Shortform here and get $50 off your subscription: shortform.com/nurain Her name is Dr Zainab Yaro. She is a paediatric doctor and the medical director of Dr Mims Clinic & Wellness, where she is helping change how children are cared for in Nigeria. She works with newborns, mothers, and children, and she is known for going the extra mile to protect what she calls “little humans". In...

Her name is Ruqayya Tofa-Basheer. She is a Nigerian founder and women’s empowerment leader helping women grow, lead, and build strong communities across Africa. She created Ummi Africa to support Arewa women in leadership and business, and she also founded R.A.W. Beauty Africa, a clean skincare brand built from African plants and real-life problems. In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn person...

Her name is Aisha Shuaibu. She’s an entrepreneur and social advocate who works in hospitality, business solutions, sports, and women empowerment. She is the founder of Waffle Way, a popular breakfast and brunch spot in Abuja. She is also the Managing Director of SWA Global, a company that helps businesses grow, and the President of SWA Sports, where she supports young people and traditional Nigeri...

Her name is Jamila Aliyu. She is more than just a neurologist — she’s an educator and a strong voice for holistic health and wellness. She trained at the University of Manchester in the UK, specialised in internal medicine, and spent over 10 years practising in Northwest England before coming back home to make a bigger impact. What makes her work stand out is that it’s not just about medicine. She...

Buy her latest book here: https://lnk.to/aliyahummraiyaanSister Aliyah is a passionate servant leader, author, and advocate for compassion within the Muslim community. She is the founder of Solace UK, a pioneering organisation dedicated to supporting revert women as they navigate life after shahada, providing them with care, understanding, and a sense of belonging. She is also the co-founder of Ho...

Nusaibah KofarNaisa is an education advocate, storyteller, and content creator who is redefining what it means to raise children with purpose in today’s world. As a passionate homeschooling mother, she takes a holistic approach to education, blending faith, travel, and experiential learning to raise lifelong learners grounded in Taqwa. In this episode, we sit down with Nusaibah to uncover the real...

Mr. Nuruddeen Lemu is a distinguished educator, researcher, and thought leader in Islamic scholarship, leadership development, and interfaith dialogue. He serves as the Director of Research and Training at the Dawah Institute of Nigeria and is the Assistant General Secretary of the Islamic Education Trust (IET), Minna. Beyond his roles in Islamic education, Mr. Lemu has played an active part in sh...

His name is Abdullahi Umar, a business consultant, strategist, and acting MD of One17 Capital Limited, a fund and wealth management firm that helps people achieve their financial goals. Mr. Umar helps individuals and organizations unlock their potential by crafting strategic roadmaps, fostering financial literacy, and promoting sustainable wealth creation. In this episode, he’ll be sharing invalua...

His name is Mustafa Briggs, an acclaimed scholar, author, and speaker whose work bridges the worlds of Islamic history, African heritage, and modern literature. Mustafa has dedicated his life to exploring the rich legacies of African Islamic scholarship and its profound impact on the global Muslim community. In this episode, he’ll be sharing compelling insights into the untold stories of Black his...

His name is Nasiruddin Shuraim. He’s a motivational speaker, a storyteller, and the visionary behind Did You Know? Studios is a platform that has brought impactful conversations with influential figures like Mufti Menk, Omar Suleiman, and Sheikh Aminu Daurawa to audiences worldwide. In this episode, he’ll be sharing his journey of self-discovery, the lessons he’s learned from interviewing some of...

Her name is Sabeeha Hussain . She’s a doctor, a passionate advocate for women’s empowerment, and the visionary behind Chai with Soul Unraveled , an initiative dedicated to fostering meaningful conversations and positive change in communities. In this episode, she’ll be sharing lessons from her journey as a doctor and community leader, revealing how she balances a demanding career with her passion...

Her name is Maryam Lemu . She’s an internationally renowned speaker, educator, and marriage counsellor with over three decades of experience in guiding individuals and couples toward fulfilling relationships. In this episode, she’ll be sharing timeless insights on building successful marriages, the habits couples can develop to strengthen their bond, and the vital role Islamic values play in nurtu...