“Give yourself room to fail.” Chimamanda Adichie pens moving Feminist manifesto
We simply cannot get enough of Chimamanda Adichie who never runs away from an opportunity to address deep societal issues with her words. She recently wrote a brilliant piece about motherhood and parenting which you just have to read Leading Ladies! You’ll learn a lot from it. Dear Ijeawele, What joy. And what lovely […]
ICYMI: Ms. Rimini Haraya Makama is Microsoft Nigeria’s new company’s Corporate Affairs Director
Microsoft Nigeria has announced Ms. Rimini Haraya Makama as the company’s Corporate Affairs Director. Before her appointment, Makama was formerly the Communications Director, Africa Practice and her achievements speak volumes. She successfully introduced some of the largest international institutions in EMEA into the Nigerian market whilst simultaneously helping to strategically position them as key players in […]
Nurse turned filmmaker Ledet Muleta is making movies to combat mental illness
After working with mental illness patients for 13 years in Washington DC, you have to would have to agree with us that Muleta has a good level of experience in this area. She must have seen the good the bad and the even the ugly. In 13 years she learned how to deal with acute […]
LLA 10 Questions with the #LadyBoss Jane Michael Ekanem – “I am more than a stylist. I am a business woman.”
Jane Michael is not one to be limited to a box. Starting out her journey in fashion as a stylist, Jane has been able to build a thriving business as a fashion entrepreneur. She is driven by her passion and as you read our interview with her, you will discover how she has been able […]
#FaithSeries – When You’re Finally Ready To Say “Yes” To Being Brave
Your greatest act of bravery ever will be to say “yes” to God. When you answer the brave ‘yes’ to live for Him alone. Saying “no” to the people-pleasing and parched colouring within the lines of the world’s expectations. The dare to step away from the crowd and live these words: “I’ll go where you […]
#LLAInterview – “Being a female entrepreneur has taught me to always expect and focus on the positive.” Alexandria Alli, Creative Designer
It’s the month of fashion at LLA and we’re delighted we had the opportunity to chat with Alexandra Alli, a trailblazing fashion entrepreneur. Alexandria Alli started her brand from scratch and today, her bags are retailed in over 100 stores. She shares the secrets to her success in our interview with her. Who is Alexandria […]
This is why Saudat Salami, CEO of Easy Shop Easy Cook, is referred to as the Mother of Nigerian E-commerce
Saudat Salami started her e-commerce business “EasyShop EasyCook, about 11 years ago when there was no one to understudy or model her business after. Today, she is referred to as the mother of Nigerian e-commerce. Although e-commerce was not popular in Nigeria at the time, Saudat said believe she could pioneer it in the country. “I would […]
Meet Uduak Oduok, the Lawyer who Blended Two Polar Industries Perfectly!
The best words to describe Uduak would probably be “trailblazer” and “game changer”. In her own words, she is a Certified Game Changer, Practicing Attorney, Businesswoman, Journalist, Publisher, Writer and Blogger. For the average person, that is a lot of things to be. However, Uduak Oduok is that and much more. From a young age, […]
Adesuwa Onyenokwe launches her VLOG Series. You should watch this.
Adesuwa Onyenokwe, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of TW Magazine and the moderator of Seriously Speaking, is one woman that keeps taking giant leaps in the media industry with her commitment to excellence and creating great content. She launched her VLOG series ‘Speaking my mind with Adesuwa’ yesterday to celebrate her 53rd birthday and the name suggests, she is […]
It’s all about the business of fashion at the second edition of the Power Talk Series
Another edition of The Power Talk Series (PTS) is here and we are very excited about it. In the first edition, our focus was on “Leveraging the Power of Online Media” and we had speakers like Yagazie Emezi, Tosin Ajibade, Chude Jideonwo, Subomi Plumptre, Liz Osho and Ifeoma Areh who took us into the world of online media, […]