Recession forced her to start her business, now she’s on a roll
She moved from UK to South Africa during the recession and after trying unsuccessfully to get a job, Zeze Oriaikhi – Sao decided to use her time efficiently and in the process have a larger social and economic impact along the way. Now, she is the founder of Malée, a range of luxury fragrance and body […]
Asmau Ahmed’s problems led her to start Plum Perfect
Growing up, Asmau Ahmed searched for the proper skin foundation for her mother’s scars and no product came close enough to march the dark black skin tones. This was when her quest to analyse and match colours started. Years of schooling in chemical engineering and business led Ms. Ahmed to create a mobile beauty app […]
Dee Poku hosts The Other Festival to support African American Female Entrepreneurs
Women supporting women is not just a phrase! It is reality and The Other Festival is proof. Organized by Dee Poku, founder of the WIE Network, the two day event is a culmination of female panelists, workshops, vendors and musical performances. According to Dee, “Women need a community to have a voice in this society,” […]
Attend the W Academy and Enterprise Development Center Seminar for Women Entreprenuers
Hello, Do you know a female business owner who ; is ready to grow her profit and reduce her cost? is prepared to exercise full control over her business? Wants to be armed with the necessary information to grow her business? If Yes, then the ‘Womenpreneur Business Workshop’ is for her. Access Bank Plc. in conjunction […]
Aieshetu Fatima Dozie : Now you see me
Last year, I was compelled to write an article entitled “Do You See Me?” upon learning of President Buhari’s demeaning statement regarding his wife’s public rebuke of him and the so-called Cabal. Standing beside Angela Merkel, arguably the most powerful woman on earth, his innate patriarchy drove him to make what many of us found to […]
Entreprenuer advice from Nike Majekodunmi
As the CEO of Nuts about Cakes, Nike Mjekodunmi’s company makes one of the most delicious and colorful cakes in Nigeria but that’s not all about her, she is a lifestyle blogger and a bakery business coach where she trains women on how to be successful wth their bakng skills via The Bakers Academy. For […]
Harvey Weinstein: Lupita Nyong’o speaks
I have been following the news and reading the accounts of women coming forward to talk about being assaulted by Harvey Weinstein and others. I had shelved my experience with Harvey far in the recesses of my mind, joining in the conspiracy of silence that has allowed this predator to prowl for so many years. […]
Meet Kris Oziofu Ero, Radio host and founder Wellnessng
Being a woman entails a lot of responsibilities but for Kris hers is probably much more . She is a radio host, emcee, a public speaker, a serial entrepreneur and a child and family wellness advocate. She runs the WellBabyNG brand, a platform that creates and aids in the creation of solutions that promote optimal wellness. Wondering […]
Meet Dorcas Tshuma, Programme director for Triumphant Hand of Mercy Initiative (THOMI Africa).
There’s so much evil in the world but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anyone doing the right thing. Doracs Tshuma is a member of the Triumphant Hand of Mercy Initiative (THOMI Africa). The organization empowers hitherto helpless or homeless women and girls by giving them skills and instilling the necessary confidence necessary get a job and live a good life […]
There’s no stopping this media queen; Mo Abudu Makes Hollywood Reporter’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Global Television List
She’s the absolute best at what she does and we are inspired. Mo Abudu just does her thing and we are in awe. According to The Hollywood Reporter, ”Abudu has been at the forefront of media innovation on the continent since transitioning from a career in human resources at oil giant Exxon Mobil to […]