UNICEF names Cobhams, Waje, Kate Henshaw, others child rights advocates

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

These include Kate Henshaw, Aituaje Iruobe, who’s professionally known as WAJE, Cobhams Asuquo, and Ali Nuhu. They will work as powerful voices to intensify issues around child rights in Nigeria for 12 months. 

The UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, 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, water sanitation, hygiene, education, nutrition, and child protection. 

“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, UNICEF 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.”