Giving back is a national duty
By Victor Asemota, Contributor Bunmi Banjo. PHOTO: Memeburn Bunmi Banjo is the SMB Marketing, and Digital Education Lead for Africa at Google. She drives the initiative by Google to offer digital training to as many Africans as possible. The training program was developed and scaled with local partners. Google realises that the digital opportunity […]
Women we love: Kemi Dasilva Ibru
Photo: yaasomuah Dr. Kemi Dasilva Ibru is one woman who selflessly dedicates herself to the wellbeing of women and children, particularly victims of social deprivation. She is a gynecologist and the Founder of Women at Risk International Foundation [WARIF], a rape crisis Centre that offers free medical services and psychosocial counselling to female victims of […]
“Don’t Count On Tomorrow” – Quote Of the Day by Pascale Bukize
“The right time to do what you like and are passionate about is today. Don’t count on tomorrow, it’s not yours. We have been given this life to live once. So, act today!” Pascale Bukize is the founder of Nawel Company Ltd in Rwanda, a company that produces TV shows and is also involved in video […]
Can We Get Enough of Chimamanda’s Success Trails?
Photo: WhatsonAfrica Certainly not. Shortly after her election into the American Academy of Arts and Letters earlier this year, she has just gotten elected into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Chimamanda was one of the 228 newly elected members of the Academy. She was also listed as a Foreign Honorary member, amongst 39 […]
“I Don’t Believe In Luck. I Believe You Make Your Luck” Taiwo Ajai-Lycett Shares Inspiring Life Lessons On The Kingwomen Series.
Photo: VenturesAfrica Veteran actress, Taiwo Ajai-Lycett, was a guest on the first episode of Kemi Adetiba’s Kingwomen Series. Did we love every bit of it? Here are our top 5 quotes from the much inspiring interview. On confidence “If you’re good, you don’t need anybody’s approval. That’s the passport to wherever it is you want […]
10 questions with the #LadyBoss – “Wear your smile and confidence before you wear your perfume” Victoria Nkong
Victoria Nkong puts the E in efficiency. Her multiple strengths as a Talent Manager, Events Producer and Mother, amidst others, dazzle us. Enjoy our interview with the Lady Boss. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Victoria Remi Nkong, I am completely made in Nigeria. I am multilingual, I love adventures, […]
What’s not to Love about Funke Akindele Bello?
Photo: motherhood in-style magazine Funke Akindele Bello, Jenifa as we like to call her, is one amazing box of surprises. In case you did not know, she is an inspiration to thousands of young ladies. For those who know her, you will agree with us that she has really grown beautifully. Here are 5 reasons […]
Tinky Ogle is helping SMMEs get all the relevant information they need one publication at a time
You will agree with us that small businesses need access to great, relevant and timely advice. Tinky Ogle is palying a key role in making this possible. She is the founderr of SMME News, a free bilingual educational and location-agnostic newspaper aimed at enriching the key aspects of SMME life. It targets formal and informal businesses […]
Aderinsola Sanwo: Cut That False Modesty!
Photo: Shutterstock Hi, I’m Mira. I’m a smart thinking woman. I run a small business that I started not quite long ago. Though it’s not perfect, I would love for you to invest in it. Hi Mira, thanks for being modest. I like that you’re a smart thinking woman. That’s good to know, but guess […]
“Persist and Collaborate” Entrepreneurial Advice from Chantelle Beukes
“There is never a better day than today to start. Collaboration over Competition. And lastly, you may get a hundred “No’s” but all you need is one ‘Yes’.” Chantelle Beukes is the founder of La Fede in South Africa, creating handcrafted heirloom toys. This ‘Maker’ and Mompreneur started La Fede in November 2014, after her 12 year career […]