All Quotes

"Emma Jenkins-Purro - Mitsy, Howard's sister"

"Amelia Reid-Meredith - Margaret, Howard and Mitsy's mother"

"No man knows more about women than I do, and I know nothing!"

"A man does not buy his wife a fur coat to keep her warm, but to keep her pleasant."

"I got pregnant in but my coach and grandmother decided I had to abort it because we were a month and a week away from going to the Black Queens camp."

"My coach went to see my grandparents. I was young by then so it was recently that an elderly man I know told me the place I reside was where my abortion was done."

"I was having my period regularly, there were no signs of me being pregnant."

"The coach said he wants to use the princesses and the maidens to represent the team which is not a bad idea but they lack experience to get the job done. Assuming Kwarasey is ignored in the stars, people will complain but when it happens in the female side, no one is talking about it so I wish Ghanaians give the same attention to the queens ."

"During our time, we could not make money from football and even the way we were paid left us in debt before we even receive our bonuses."

"They say when the government or the sports ministry owes you, they will pay you, but as to when you never know. So I usually will borrow money to cater for myself and my ailing grandmother. Before the money comes, you are already in huge debt."

"This time around we are all looking forward to a host and win situation."

"You know in the past we lost in the finals three times but this time around we have the advantage to redeem our image so we must do everything possible to win."

"We were victims of a lie"

"I still smell smoke and see fire"

"I still see Black businesses being burned. I still hear airplanes flying overhead. I hear the screams"

"I want this to be a forum where the best and brightest work together in an operating environment that embraces advanced knowledge and technologies to improve lives, including the life of our planet!"

"Let's level the playing field by making essential knowledge available, get it to people who need it, and support them in being healthy and self-sufficient"

"Οὐ φροντὶς Ἱπποκλείδῃ. / Ou phrontìs Hippokleídēi."

"There's a lot of sacrifices made to continue staying at the top level for all this while."

"As you're growing older, you need to train more. It's even harder to stop yourself from eating certain foods"

"We Africans, especially, like to eat good food. But at some point, you have to make a lot of sacrifices"

"How long do you want to stay in the game? That's the question you need to answer for yourself"

"Good players around you help, and as time goes on, you get smarter. You find spaces where, maybe in the past, you wouldn't because you can smell it."

"It's all about you, focusing on your job and what you have to do"

"Everything has a good and bad side so, sometimes, try to understand where the criticism comes from - it can help you. We play football for the people, especially in our country and continent where we love the game so much."

"But, today, if somebody is frustrated they can just write anything (online). That's where we need to be strong and not pay attention to that sort of thing."

"With my experience, I just feel that you need to stay focused, listen to what the coaches and the analysts and the staff have to tell you. That's where the real information comes from"

"It's never too early, and it's never too late. Just keep going, and you can always be successful"

"I witnessed firsthand that I was capable of accomplishing great things despite adversity"

"I must remain true to my values: respect, dignity, excellence, and equal opportunity the strongest pillars that guide me"

"I’m not sure if social-media activism serves the cause in the long term"

"I must remain firmly anchored in my values guiding principles that pave the way toward excellence"

"I encourage them to push their limits, to walk confidently into rooms where they believe they do not belong, and to proudly embrace their identity"

"It is this commitment to being a positive influence that guides my decision today"

"I call upon Black, African, Caribbean, American, and Afro-descendant communities: continue entering spaces where you are not expected"

"Let us open the way for the brothers and sisters who will follow us"

"Never let anyone define who we are or limit our potential."

"Our presence matters, and our voices must be heard"

"I always knew even at a young age, that I had to take charge"

"Modeling is much more than a fashion show. It is the confidence you exude, the courage you show as you move forward to overcome the challenge facing you and the multitude of eyes staring at you like a lightning on a T!"

"Education gives us the opportunity to expand our abilities and specialize in a field that suits us the best"

"Education for All is one of the causes dearest to my heart"

"The emotional skill that should be taught to every child is self-love. It’s the foundation for confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships"

"When children learn to love and accept themselves, they’re equipped to navigate life’s challenges and shine their unique light"

"I would want to be the face of a representation of a new generation that mixes culture, that mixes modern and traditional"

"I want to be the face of a new era of women that are bold, that are leaders, that are unapologetic about who they are"

"I want to be a role model for all the young girls and let them know that you too can make it"

"Go in those rooms where you think you don’t belong, shine, and make sure you assume your identity. Because it’s time"

"I want to democratize Black beauty"

"It’s not about falling, but getting back up"