It's Never Too Late to Begin Again

An excerpt from Shine My Crown - 

Some Dreams Arrive at 40, 50, Even 70: Seven Women Who Prove It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again

by Gee NY 

They say it’s too late. That your chance has passed. That your dreams should have an expiry date. But here’s the truth: the clock does not define you.

These remarkable African, African American, and Afro-Caribbean women are living proof. Some started new careers in their late 30s, some found their voice at 60, and some broke barriers at 70.

1. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf – From Exile to Presidency at 67

She spent 5 years in exile, endured imprisonment, and at 67 became Africa’s first elected female President in Liberia. At 72, she won the Nobel Peace Prize, proving that history can still have room for firsts, even later in life.

2. Segilola Grey – Breaking Beauty Standards at 71

At 71, Segilola decided she was more than “too old.” What started as a photoshoot organized by her son blossomed into a modelling career redefining beauty, age, and representation on the global stage.

5. Alberta Hunter – Comeback at 82

A celebrated blues singer of the 1920s, Alberta Hunter left music to work as a nurse. But at 82, after retiring, she staged an electrifying comeback, performing for sold-out crowds in New York. Her second act lasted nearly a decade, captivating a new generation.

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