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 […]
”It is your responsibility to create rules and disciplines that fit your uniqueness.” Feruz Gebremeskel
Feruz Gebremeskel is a researcher, founder & CEO of two social enterprises – Afro Pros and Native Apples, all founded to help develop and promote Africa and its natives abroad. This achiever has a few words for the younger generation of African women. Ready to be inspired? Think differently. Try and experiment with things, make mistakes and learn […]
Sinenhlanhla Ndlela is making delicious ice cream that is also dairy free
Ice cream is BAE but for people who do not like anything that has to do with dairy products, they may not take so much of it. Sinenhlanhla is changing that with her new products. YoCoco is an exciting new artisan dairy-free ice cream with fabulous flavour combinations and taste sensations. On what gives her the most satisfaction […]
Why we love Sevetri M. Wilson
Sevetri M. Wilson is no doubt beautiful, however it is not just her beauty that makes us think she’s amazing. Here are a few things we know about her and why we love her so. She’s a risk taker Just like other entrepreneurs, Sevetri is a risk taker. There is never a guarantee that your […]
Entrepreneurial advice from Eliana Baucicault, premier wedding planner
In Africa, the event/ wedding business is growing. The innovation and creativity entrepreneurs in this industry bring on is mind blowing. We figured that it would be a great idea to share this entrepreneur tip from a foremost wedding planner, Eliana Baucicault. She is the founder of Elly B Events where they specialize in personalized design details. This […]
”Just go for it. Don’t be afraid to try new things” – Michelle Carter
Michelle Carter is a two time award wining Olympian and certified professional makeup artist. We saw this advice she gave to young athletes and we thought we should share. ”Just go for it. Do it. Don’t be afraid to try new things, because I just tried shot put not knowing my family history behind it, and trying it […]