Shaleen Manhire Nullens is a our woman crush for today and here’s why
You may not know her so allow us to introduce Shaleen to you. She is a Zimbabwean and the founder and CEO Conquered events . We told you that she’s woman crush, here’s why When life gives her lemons she makes delicious lemonade from it! Literally. Shaleen was born with a silver spoon […]
Gbagyichild Entertainment Founder, Lydia Idakula-Sobogun pens a moving poem on her birthday, and we are totally inspired by it
This is for the woman I was Daddy’s little girl who wished on Stars & Unicorns Who hated Institutions & failed at maths Who loved words. Written, unwritten, spoken, unspoken Who dreamed of love & lived within music notes Who danced with abandon and bathed in the rain Who grew up – aged – one […]
Nkesi Enyioha is making her dreams come true
Chef Nkesi Enyioha is the brain behind HSE Gourmet Cuisine. It had always been her dream to set up her own resturant and now she is making that dream come true. HSE Gourmet Cuisine is a food service company, offering private chef and outdoor catering services. Although she has been able to start the dream it […]
Saudi Arabia driving ban on women to be lifted
Until recently Saudi Arabian women couldn’t drive! Who would have thought? However this has changed as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has issued a decree allowing women to drive for the first time, to the joy of activists. The Gulf kingdom is the only country in the world that bans women from driving. Until now, only […]
Why we love Fatima Babakura
There are so many amazing African women on the planet and we love finding out more about them. Today we introduce Fatima Babakura the founder and creative director of Timabee. Here are a few reasons we loved her at first glance. She is a studentprenuer Fatima is a 21-year-old final year student at McMaster University and the […]
Natalie Manima makes homeware designs that are fresh and proudly African
Natalie Manima is the CEO and Creative Director of Bespoke Binny, an eclectic homeware brand deep-rooted in African expression. She specializes in creating a range of lively handmade homeware and gifts items including includes pillows, cushions, lampshades and table runners. She started her company because in her experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist she recognized the importance of one’s […]
”Even if fundings are not there, just believe in your goal.” Dannielle Bahi
Dannielle Bahi is an entrepreneur and a licensed aesthetician makeup artist from Cote d’Ivoire. She is the icon behind the name Bahi Cosmetics, a company responsible for making all-natural beauty products, soaps and lashes. Her soaps are made of the finest of ingredients like olive, sunflower, almond and hazelnut oils, her lashes are a combination of cruelty-fee, silky […]
Oluwaseun Osowobi Ayodeji is giving hope to rape victims
Two years after she survived rape, Oluwaseun Osowobi Ayodeji started an NGO to provide support for other survivors. In 2013, she started an online platform, Stand to End Rape, on social media as a means to help survivors speak out. This was born out of the need to help those who have been violated with […]
ZAZAII opens store in Toronto
It’s not news that at Leading Ladies Africa we love it when African businesses prosper. Knowing that these businesses are run by women is the cherry on top! ZAZAII is a leading multi brand retailer spreading it’s wings across the globe and doing us proud. Under the creative direction of Isoken Ogiemwonyi ZAZAII has […]
Mrs. Funmi Babignton Ashaye is giving us major career goals
The financial industry is a cut-throat one with only the best excelling and making a difference. Funmi Babington-Ashaye has truly proven her worth as one of the best in the financial sector with over 30 years of success and indeed excellence. Beginning her career as an insurance superintendent in 1987, she rose through the ranks […]