UNICEF Nigeria Names Cobhams, Kate Henshaw, WAJE, Others Child Rights Advocates

Funmi Ogundare 

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has named celebrities in the entertainment industry as its champions of children’s rights. 

They include Cobhams Asuquo, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu, who will work for 12 months, serving as powerful voices to amplify issues around child rights in Nigeria. 

In a statement, the UN agency’s representative in Nigeria, Ms. Cristian Munduate, explained that the child rights ambassadors would work with UNICEF to elevate pressing concerns related to children, spanning sectors such as health, education, nutrition, child protection, water sanitation, and hygiene. 

“We are truly elated to join hands with such influential voices in the entertainment industry – Cobhams, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu. Their dedication and passion for children’s rights will undeniably amplify the urgency of the issues we fight for daily,” said Munduate.

The collaboration, she stated, symbolised a bridge between the commitment to child rights and the power of art and storytelling, adding that through music, film, and public engagement, the Fund hopes to touch hearts, shift perspectives, and inspire action.

“As UNICEF champions, Cobhams, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu will engage in numerous initiatives and campaigns designed to ensure every child’s right to survival, growth, development, and protection is upheld and championed,” Munduate added.

In her remarks, Waje lauded UNICEF for the opportunity.

“As an actress, a woman, and a mother who has a career spanning over 15 years, I have been on the frontline of the challenges that children face. I believe that being a champion will help achieve that because of the brand that I am.”