Ava Duvernay and Chimamanda Adichie make Fortune Magazine’s list of 50 World Greatest Leaders
Thumbs up to renowned filmmaker, Ava Duvernay and award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie as they make the famous list of Fortune Magazine’s 50 Greatest World Leaders. Photo: thesource.com In describing Ava who came 6th on the list, Fortune Magazine acknowledged her media success as such that “continues to draw attention to Hollywood’s need for better representation […]
Celebrating Betty Irabor at 60: 10 Inspiring Quotes from the Genevieve Gem
She’s stunning, graceful, and beautiful-hearted and she turned 60 over the weekend. Today, we draw 10 super-mazing quotes from the woman extraordinaire, Betty Irabor. On Employee Relationships “Be mindful how you treat your staff, because if you treat them shabbily, they would not put their best” – onobello.com On Ageing “Anti-ageing should begin with de-clogging […]
Starting up? 10 Instagram accounts you could learn from
Creating a start-up can take as much guts as fear. Here are 10 Instagram accounts to help build your entrepreneurial guts and financial success. 234Finance Thinking of learning some vital tips on the ideal business structure, this could be your go-to Instagram aid. 500 startups Create wealth by being mindful of your customer base. […]
#LLAInterview – “I’m obsessed with Nigerian women and how they wear the Aso-ebi and Gele.” Sarah Nakintu
We love how Sarah Nakintu is putting the western spotlight on African fashion. She is your not-so regular designer. Her brand, Kintu New York, is all about preserving old age craft in an unconventional chic way. See her thoughts on work, fashion and African women as you read our interview with her. Who is Sarah […]
Lynette Murua and her sister, Deidrè Akaloo started Earth Elements after curing skin problems in the family
Today we are featuring two sisters whose need to find environmental friendly skin and beauty products for their family brought about a new company, Earth Elements. After hearing of the many benefits the earth has to offer, Lynette Murua and her sister, Deidrè Akaloo decided to put those words to the test. First, they experimented […]
Meet Selly Raby Kane: The Senegalese fashion designer recruited by Ikea for its 2019 flagship collection
MEET SELLY Raby Kane, the Senegalese fashion designer who has been recruited by Swedish retail giant Ikea for its 2019 flagship collection. Selly, whose work has been featured in Vogue and on the back of Beyoncé will form part of a group of leading fashion designers, architects, and illustrators from across Africa who will come […]
Adhiambo Mula-Lauwers is making sandals, way different from what you are used to
Adhiambo Mula-Lauwers is the CEO of Galago a footwear brand with a difference. Her company not only celebrates African aesthetic but they embrace the traditional techniques and craftsmanship Africa is known for. She is a fashion entrepreneur with a difference and is building a footwear empire that is customer centric. The company uses craft, talent […]
10 questions with the #LadyBoss – “To be successful in any business, your business must be all about making people’s life better.” Udoka Uju
Udoka Uju is taking the business of painting beyond decorating homes, she is making lives beautiful. In this interview, she talks about her journey to entrepreneurship and her mission to produce more lady painters in Nigeria. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Udoka Uju. I am The Lady Painter, Nigeria’s […]
Alia Youssef is proving in the most beautiful way that no two Muslim women are the same
Meet Alia, a Toronto photographer who’s proving in the most beautiful way that no two Muslim women are the same. She’s the creator of The Sisters Project, a series of portraits of her fellow Muslim women that show the diversity of a group of people so often subject to stereotypes. It started last semester in […]
#LLA Interview – “Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” Megan Richards
Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being a woman. Enjoy the conversation. Who is Megan Richards, and how did her interest in blogging start? I am an empowered woman, creative muse and […]