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“Be kind. Be honest. Dream big. Be patient. Love yourself. Believe in yourself. Judge less. Speak well of others.”
Linda Ikeji (born 1980) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Fifty years ago, professional women, they really wanted you to make a choice. Now you don’t have to. Now you have the opportunity to be whatever you want to be. You have the option in life to really achieve your dream and goals, and you can have those beautiful children as well”
Lynn Fitch (born 1961) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“I had always wanted a baby girl and that is what God gave me. I can’t explain the joy that I had upon realizing that I was going to have a girl. It was a dream come true”
Butera Knowless (born 1990) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: knowless-on-her-music-career-and-raising-a-family", She has captured people’s hearts with her music talent, her beauty and warm personality. Knowless Butera, real names, Jeanne Ingabire Butera is one of the music artist…
“I believe that everyone has a part to play for us to build the Nigeria of our dream. We all have something to contribute towards the growth of a vibrant nation- be it time, skills or money.”
Oluremi Tinubu (born 1960) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Reft of a physical place in this world we can call home, exile makes us love the idea of South Africa. We are bottle-fed the dream: South Africa is not simply about non-racialism and equality but something much more profound.”
Sisonke Msimang (born 1974) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Long journey home. The West Australian. 23 August 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
“My dream is that the music that comes from Africa becomes the identity card and the fingerprint of the continent”
Angelique Kidjo (born 1960) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: We must make African music better- Angélique Kidjo [Interview] 13 August 2024
“I am at an age where my dream is paying so I will not say I want to play in Spain or England, I want to play where I will get resources and get paid well”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Forget England and Spain, I want to play where I will make money’ - Akida reveals her motivationPulse Sport Kenya( June 06,2023)
“It’s difficult to balance sports and education. I have had a very difficult time. I was to graduate around 2016, 2017 but I had to postpone it and ended up graduating in absentia because I am chasing this dream”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Forget England and Spain, I want to play where I will make money’ - Akida reveals her motivationPulse Sport Kenya( June 06,2023)
“I am incredibly excited to become a member of PAOK's women's team. I had heard about the team when I was playing in Turkey. My dream is to play in the Champions League and I believe I will make it happen here.”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenyan star Esse Akida unveiled at Greek giants, FC PAOKPulse Sport Kenya(August 15,2021)
“I will make the dream of the Champions League come true with the Club. I know there are big names in the event but nothing is impossible. We can shock some teams”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kenyan star Esse Akida unveiled at Greek giants, FC PAOKPulse Sport Kenya(August 15,2021)
“My dream has always been to play football until I can’t play anymore. After a tough period juggling between the health of my old man and my career, I feel I’m in a good mental space to continue again”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Esse Akida returns to active football, joins KWPL side Kibera WomenCitizen(October 14, 2025)
“My dream has always been to play football until I cannot play no more”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“This is also a chance to inspire young girls who dream of playing football and making a career out of it”
Esse Akida (born 1992) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Akida’s return ignites hope for Starlets and Kibera Soccer WomenThe Star( October 21,2025 )
“To achieve full perfection, you must keep working at your dream.”
Yemi Alade (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you borrow dresses like you borrow time, If you dream all day and drink all night, If you're looking for love but willing to fight Over men and mama's and Miller Lites, Well then, we should be friends.I don't know you well but I know that look. And I can judge the cover 'cause I read the book On losing sleep and gaining weight, On pain and shame and crazy trains.”
Miranda Lambert (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Today, I can't tell you: 'Yes, in four months.' I don't know... My body will tell me. However, I don't just want to wait. [...] But there is one thing that will never stop, and that's the desire. It's the passion. It's the dream. It's the determination.”
Celine Dion (born 1968) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Céline Dion On Her Return to the Stage: 'I Know That Nothing Will Stop Me' Canada Billboard (April 22, 2024).
“What do you like? What do you want? What do you believe? What do you envision? What do you dream will happen in the future? Those who have lost a strong sense of personal identity answer those questions with blank expressions.”
Paula White (born 1966) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“There are lots of dream roles but the most important for me at the moment is getting an action role call in a Hollywood movie.”
Omowumi Dada (born 1989) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My message to young girls is that you shouldn’t let anyone tell you that you cannot make it. If you have a dream, go for it and work hard to achieve it.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“If you really want to reach your dream, forget what you've been told - fight, and then you can reach wherever you want to reach.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women's World Cup 2023: Referee Salima Mukansanga's tips for the top BBC.COM (21 July 2023)
“But if you say it's in your heart, you're going to make it. It's about having ambition and a goal, and this is also something else I can say - dream big.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Women's World Cup 2023: Referee Salima Mukansanga's tips for the top BBC.COM (21 July 2023)
“After the game my colleagues were laughing, it got emotional then I cried in the locker room. I was really happy, very happy and excited because my dream came true," she says.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: No dream too big for AFCON's first woman referee Mukansanga amp.dw.com (02/04/2022 February 4, 2022)
“All that support gives you strength to keep working and focus for the future. This is a moment for [women] to work, focus on your dream, hard work, sacrifice, you will get a chance. Once you get this chance, it is in your hands, focus and work for the future.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: No dream too big for AFCON's first woman referee Mukansanga amp.dw.com (02/04/2022 February 4, 2022)
“This is a big dream,”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: No dream too big for AFCON's first woman referee Mukansanga amp.dw.com (02/04/2022 February 4, 2022)
“And whenever my dream comes true, I have to shine.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: No dream too big for AFCON's first woman referee Mukansanga amp.dw.com (02/04/2022 February 4, 2022)
“I kept the spirit to pursue my dream career because that was where my happiness was.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get to Know Rwanda’s Mukansanga Salima Rhadia, the First Female Referee to Officiate an AFCON Match www.bellanaija.com (February 1, 2022)
“I kept the spirit to pursue my dream career because that was where my happiness was. That’s what kept me going. They told me that it was a waste of time, but I knew that I would succeed,”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Get to Know Rwanda’s Mukansanga Salima Rhadia, the First Female Referee to Officiate an AFCON Match www.bellanaija.com (February 1, 2022)
“That was my dream. To see myself in those big competitions, and here I am, but I never dreamt I would get here to AFCON.”
Salima Mukansanga (born 1988) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Salima Mukansanga: History-making Africa Cup of Nations referee hopes tournament appearance can inspire women skysport.com (Friday 28 January 2022 )
“You can dream and create to great horizon if you allow yourselves to see how to complement one another with the diversity in art and creativity from the different countries on our continent and beyond.”
Aisa Kirabo Kacyira (1965–2025) first seen 2021 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Youth encouraged to cultivate and maintain core values for success. Sweet Melodies FM. (November 2021)
“My dream at the end of every day is to close my eyes, knowing that the access to prevention, care and treatment has improved for Rwandan children and people of the world.”
Agnes Binagwaho (born 1955) first seen 2022 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: said Agnes Binagwaho Blog, Home blog (September 19, 2022)
“As a child, I always wanted to be a social worker so that I can help people in their day to day activities. I achieved that because I studied psychology and I’m helping people in different ways. But the one dream I didn’t achieve, which I treasured most, was having a very big family with very many children. My husband was killed when we were just newlyweds.”
Chantal Kabasinga first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Kabasinga Chantal on her childhood, The New Times (11 April 2012)
“it is a dream come true in our lifetime.”
Marie Chantal Rwakazina (born 2000) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Always carry yourself in high esteem. You can be who you want to be with determination, dedication and discipline. Never allow anybody to pull you down. The world is like a rollercoaster, never give up on your dream. Stay away from negative people and anything or anyone that’s telling you that you can’t make it because you’re a woman. Remember, you’re you and you’re unique.”
Olufunke Oshonaike (born 1975) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“On the revolutionary battle-field there are no soldiers, called to the front with as little power to resist as the machine guns that they drag with them. There are comrades—men and women, infatuated with freedom, who have risen to establish a home of equal hospitality to all, and to cause the dream of fellowship to come to pass upon this earth.”
Anna Strunsky (1877–1964) said by 1964 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It’s only a crazy dream until you do it.”
“If anybody is out there and wants to make their own content with big ideas, keep that dream but also scale it down to make it possible with what you have.”
Malaika Uwamahoro (born 1990) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwanda: Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society The Voice African News Magazine (September 22, 2026)
“Stay true to yourself and work hard to become the person you dream to be.”
Malaika Uwamahoro (born 1990) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Rwanda: Artist Malaika Uwamahoro on telling triggering topics shunned by the society The Voice African News Magazine (September 22, 2026)
“I grew up thinking that I would be a social worker. I think I got my inspiration from my mother. My dream kept on growing to the extent of applying for social studies during my senior six, but unfortunately things kept changing due to many circumstances.”
Stella Ford Mugabo (born 1962) first seen 2012 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Q&A: Stella Ford Mugabo: Building Rwanda’s capacity The NewTimes, (June 20, 2012)
“Everyone has their own choices in life. I can’t judge those who feel they don’t need a husband once they have money. But personally, I do want a husband. I dream of having a family, and I don’t believe that financial independence should take that away. Even if I had all the money in the world, I would still wish for a family, because it is something every person naturally desires.”
Kate Bashabe (born 1990) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“It was the first crown, however, that the modeling light started igniting in me. I discovered my dream for fashion at a young age, though it was unattainable at the time, I kept focusing on what I would need to know and be able to do to start a fashion business. Besides winning the two beauty contests, I also had a job and saving was one of the things I focused on”
Kate Bashabe (born 1990) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Bashabe on wearing many hatsThe New Times(June 10, 2019)
“Besides that, I wanted to give opportunity to others since I was given chance to realize my dream at the start.”
Akaliza Keza Gara first seen 2011 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Shaking Sun’s launch and a Rwandan woman’s ICT touch The new times (May 6, 2011)
“Everything starts with a dream.”
Esther Mbabazi (born 1988) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: meet-esther-the-first-female-commercial-pilot-in-rwanda/", one (8 March 2017)
“I already knew what I wanted to be at the age of seven, but there was no capacity for it here. But I was able to achieve my dream”
Ebele Okoye (born 1969) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“As an actress, it’s a dream come true role. You run the gamut of human emotions with each incarnation of the story. She’s an authentic character and I have so much fun playing her.”
Renée Zellweger (born 1969) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Zellweger talk about acting in 2016.
“I found myself in a profession that I had always looked forward to. I am living my dream to become an international musician.”
Miss Jojo (born 1983) first seen 1983 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: , Josiane Uwineza (born, 1983), a.k.a Miss JoJo, is a Rwandan singer/songwriter. Born and raised in the Eastern Province of Rwanda, she has participated in various performances, and was exposed to singing and dancing as…
“I dream that more Rwandan girls would be ambitious to join the Music industry.”
Miss Jojo (born 1983) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Confidence is from Within: Miss JOJO. NewTimes Rwanda (September 27,2026)
“My focus now is to intensify training before taking part in the African Senior Championship next month and my dream is to qualify for the summer Olympic Games.”
Salome Nyirarukundo (born 1997) first seen 2016 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: New Times. (May 25, 2016)
“WOTCLEF is my fervent prayer, dream and aspiration to restore human dignity".”
Amina Titi Atiku-Abubakar (born 1949) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“My dream role is that of a producer – a woman behind the scenes – who creates roles for diversity in films. I want to help create an industry that demonstrates what our society is as a whole.”
Octavia Spencer (born 1970) first seen 2020 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Octavia speak on dream role in 2020.
“The woman of today is courageous, willing to follow their dream.”
Claire Karekezi (born 1983) wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source