The Legacy Project with Nurain Takuma

Her name is Aisha Wakili.She is a pharmacist and women’s health advocate whose work focuses on PCOS, reproductive health, and helping women better understand their bodies. Much of her work is about taking confusing health information and making it easier for women to understand and act on.In this episode, you’ll learn what PCOS actually is, the signs many women miss, how it can affect periods, fertility, weight and everyday life, and what women can do to better manage their health.Without further ado, Pharmacist Aisha Wakili.Sign up for Shortform here and get $50 off your subscription: shortform.com/nurain

Her name is Hauwa Ojeifo.She is a Nigerian mental health advocate, speaker, and founder of She Writes Woman, a movement giving mental health a voice in Nigeria. Known as The Voice of Mental Health, she made history as the first person in Nigeria to speak in parliament about mental health rights, and she is a recipient of the Queen’s Young Leader Award.In this episode, you’ll learn why mental health conversations matter, how pain can be turned into purpose, what real support looks like for survivors, and how we can create safe spaces where people can speak without fear or shame.Without further ado, Mrs. Hauwa Ojeifo.Sign up for Shortform here and get $50 off your subscription: shortform.com/nurainFollow her: https://www.instagram.com/hauwa_ojeifo/Learn more from her: https://www.shewriteswoman.org/

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 chose her path despite cultural pressure, becoming a strong voice for women in Northern Nigeria.Her work has been shown in Nigeria, the United States, London, and Dubai, and she now serves as president of the Female Artists Association of Nigeria.In this episode, you’ll learn how to build courage in a space where you are different, how art can protect culture, how creativity can fight injustice, and how to turn your gift into a global voice.

Sign up for Shortform here and get $50 off your subscription: shortform.com/nurainHer 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 this episode, you’ll learn how doctors make life-saving decisions under pressure; the role of nutrition and mental health in child care; and what parents should truly focus on in their child’s early years and more.

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 personal struggles into powerful businesses, how to build with purpose, not noise, why identity and values matter in leadership, and how women can create impact without losing themselves.Without further ado, Mrs. Ruqayya Tofa-Basheer.

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 Nigerian sports.In this episode, she will share how she builds successful businesses, stays creative, and uses her work to help women, youth, and communities. You’ll learn about the challenges she has faced, the lessons she has learnt, and how she keeps making a positive impact in the lives of so many.Expect to learn simple mindset shifts and tools you can use to start your own business and also how to push through setbacks and hardship.

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’s passionate about giving people the knowledge to truly understand their health — from the root causes of migraines to how lifestyle shapes our wellbeing to the hidden toxins we come across every day. For her, it’s about more than treatment — it’s about transforming lives and building healthier, more informed communities.In this episode, Dr. Jamila opens up about her journey into medicine, the challenges she’s faced, and her mission to leave a legacy through health education, advocacy, and care. If conversations about living well, protecting your health, and building a meaningful life speak to you, make sure you subscribe on your favourite platform. Every subscription helps us grow and bring you more inspiring guests like this.Now, without further ado, Dr. Jamila.

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 Honest Tea Talk, a groundbreaking platform that creates raw and unfiltered conversations around the real struggles Muslims face, helping many find healing and growth.Her personal journey—from a challenging childhood to embracing Islam after a life-changing moment to becoming an international speaker and published author with Penguin—has inspired thousands. Through her work, Sister Aliyah continues to champion the power of vulnerability, dua, and service as pathways to connecting deeply with Allah and living a life of purpose.In this episode, she shares her story of faith, resilience, and service—while exploring what it truly means to live a legacy that draws hearts closer to Allah. If you love conversations about personal growth, faith, and finding meaning through life’s struggles, kindly subscribe on your favourite platform. Every subscription helps us bring on more inspiring guests to share their wisdom.Now, without further ado, Sister Aliyah.

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 reality of homeschooling, the challenges and joys of raising conscious young Muslims, what parents need to know about taking charge of their children’s education, and more.If you love discussions like this on building a life worth living, kindly subscribe on your favorite platform. Every subscription helps the show grow, allowing us to bring on even more incredible guests to share their wisdom and insights. Now, without further ado, Nusaibah KofarNaisa. 

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 shaping leadership and governance conversations in Nigeria. He was a member of the National Awards Committee for the Ford Foundation Jubilee Transparency Awards, represented Nigerian Muslims at the National Conference, and serves as an independent director at Lotus Capital Limited.In this episode, Mr. Nuruddeen Lemu will explore his journey in faith, leadership, the urgent need for critical thinking in today's world, how to push through tough times, and more. Now, without further ado, Mr. Nurudeen Lemu.