Did you know that Chioma Ukonu made us proud in Los Angeles? This is what happened
We know that African women are LIT! Or why else would we be here if not to celebrate their litness (yep we formed that word). We heard about the amazing achievement of Chioma Ukonu but if you missed the details keep reading. It all started from a desire to help Chioma Ukonu wanted to replicate the waste segregation […]
10 Questions With the #LadyBoss – “Every woman in business needs a solid support system.”Morenike Molehin
Morenike Molehin is a multi-dimensional young woman who is determined to use her gift to ensure that as many people as possible live in beautiful spaces. She spent about two years working behind the scenes and carrying out the necessary research before she launched her interior design company, Oak&Teak. In this interview, Morenike takes us […]
Is blogging more lucrative than a banking job?
In the Nigerian blogosphere, Laila Ijeoma commands a lot of respect, not just because she owns www.LailasBlog.com; an entertainment website that reports trending Nigerian news read by millions monthly. On June 30, 2016, Laila took a bold step of abandoning her over N5million per annum bank job to become a full time entertainment blogger; risking […]
“There is so much potential in Africa’s people, in their minds and heart.” Mellisa Mazingi
We saw this quote by Mellisa Mazingi and all we could scream was YES! YES!! YES!!! She totally gets it. This is what she said “There is so much potential in Africa’s people, in their minds and hearts. Being an entrepreneur in Africa means being a part of unlocking that potential.” Don’t you agree also? […]
Ifeoma Uzoma is proof that excellence has not gone out of style
It is easy to dismiss what she sells as unimportant but Ifeoma aka Ogiriwoman, through consistency and hard work, is standing out. She had tried selling pap, nylon and even pepper but none of them brought much profit so she decided to try out something new. Read her exact words. “I ran into an elderly woman […]
This is how Susan Mboya is inspiring Africa’s youth
It is often said that young people are the leaders of tomorrow. However, what is done to engage them properly and prepare them for the responsibility ahead? Susan Mboya, President of the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, is taking this seriously. Through the YES!Program launched in 2015, youths in more than six African countries have been trained in different […]
Katherine Eta just made Africa proud at the 2017 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship
Hello Leading Ladies, we have great news for you! 16-year-old Katherine Eta emerged the third place winner in the 2017 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) which took place in Disneyland, California, USA. The Microsoft Office competition sought to test student’s skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint and Katherine was the only African representative […]
Dr. Lattisha was told she would never become a medial doctor, she proved them wrong
Lattisha Bilbrew an Orthopedic Hand, and Upper Extremity Surgeon shared her inspiring story of how she was told since she was 17 years that she would never become a doctor, she was told she her grades were not high enough, she was even told she didn’t have the physique of a doctor. According to her Facebook post, […]
Jo-Ann Cindy Strauss is giving us major success goals
Jo-ann Strauss started out as a model when she competed for Miss South Africa and won in 2001. However, since she completed her tenure as a beauty queen, she has excelled in different areas. She is a public speaker, business woman and activist for UNICEF South Africa. As an activist, she raises awareness for children’s […]
Quote of the Day – “Make your vision pop like pink champagne!” Ruka Sanusi
“Ladies, make your vision pop like pink champagne!” Who wouldn’t love an advice like this one? We totally agree with her though. When everyone around you feels the heat of your vision, they have no choice but to respect it. Don’t be shy or quiet about your business or whatever it is you believe in. […]