Opral Benson: Life and Legend
Opral Benson: Life and Legend is the portrait of one of Africa's enduring cultural figures, a woman whose influence moved across beauty, fashion, diplomacy, women's development, social mobilisation and cross-national dialogue for more than half a century.
In Nigeria and Liberia in particular, Opral Benson became a steady cultural presence, defining, reimagining and shaping trends in style, public conduct and social engagement. She brought elegance into public life, but her significance went far beyond beauty. She understood beauty as an industry, culture as power, and social influence as a vehicle for empowerment.
Her work in women's development awakened many women to the imperatives of advancement and engaged men, leaders and institutions in the wider cause of social progress. She also economically empowered thousands of young people, turning creativity, grooming and enterprise into tools of livelihood and dignity.
Opral Benson: Life and Legend presents a woman of uncommon vision and determination. It captures the passion behind her social endeavours and the deep impact of her life and work on society.