Stephanie Linus Makes History As the First Black Recipient of the Lennox K. Black Prize in Medicine
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Stephanie Okereke Linus is no stranger to using her platform for social good. A leading voice against child marriage and women’s health advocate, her work extends beyond entertainment, making a real difference in the lives of women and girls. Linus’ dedication to women’s health recently reached a new milestone – she […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo Makes History: Judith Suminwa Tuluka Becomes First Female Prime Minister
DRC Makes History: Judith Suminwa Tuluka Becomes First Female Prime Minister The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a historic step towards gender equality. President Felix Tshisekedi appointed economist Judith Suminwa as the nation’s first-ever female prime minister. This announcement comes after weeks of speculation following Tshisekedi’s re-election in December 2023. Suminwa, previously the […]
AI in Customer Service: 10 Ways to Use it + Examples
10 Best AI Tools for Customer Service: Pros, Cons, and Pricing Modern-day customers are picky and demanding, with as many as 79% claiming they wouldn’t complete their order if customer service was unresponsive. The truth is, hiring dozens of support agents is a thousand times more expensive than implementing an AI customer service tool. So, […]
9 Women Making Incredible Impact in Nigeria and Across The World
9 Women Making Incredible Impact in Nigeria and Across The World Forget everything you think you know about limitations. Nigerian women are on a mission to rewrite the rulebook! From every corner of the country, they’re shattering barriers and claiming their rightful space in fields once considered out-of-reach. These aren’t just your average achievers. We’re […]
Ajumana Santana: Supermodel and Education Activist
Ajuma Nasenyana is a Kenyan supermodel and the Founder of Kenya’s premier international model agency, Ajuma Limited. After winning Miss Nairobi in 2013 at the Miss Tourism Kenya competition, she established herself as a leading model in Kenya and on the global stage. Also, she has worked with fashion brands such as Victoria’s Secret and […]
Efe Ukala: Empowering African Female Entrepreneurs with ImpactHER
In African entrepreneurship, Efe Ukala continues to empower women seeking to scale their businesses and bridge the gender gap in funding and digital skills. As a Wall Street investment lawyer turned founder of ImpactHER, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering African women entrepreneurs, Ukala is on a mission to revolutionize the way women-led businesses are […]
Career Quick Five with The ‘Beyoncé of Branding’, Amanda Sibiya
Amanda Sibiya is a passionate African entrepreneur, lead strategist and founder at Branding Africa, a digital consulting agency operating in South Africa and Uganda with the aim of enabling African businesses to achieve sustainable growth through effective strategy. With a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, she believes that the key to growing the African […]
Aya Nakamura is a proud Black woman. Is that why she’s not ‘French enough’ for the Paris Olympics?
Aya Nakamura is a proud Black woman. Is that why she’s not ‘French enough’ for the Paris Olympics? This article was written by Rokhaya Diallo and was originally published on The Guardian Since the start of her career, Aya Nakamura has faced setbacks, discrimination and harassment every step of the way. Nakamura is a music […]
#LLA100Women2024 | 7 Nigerian Proving to Us That Content is Queen
7 Nigerian Women Proving that Content is Queen Ever heard the phrase “content is king”? Well, allow us to introduce to you the Nigerian women standing tall as the queens of content creation. With their unique storytelling styles, they connect with their audiences across the world. Interestingly, these content queens aren’t just creators; they also […]
Women We Love || Nzambi Matee: Building a Sustainable Future with Recycled Plastic
Nzambi Matee, a 31-year-old Kenyan entrepreneur, is tackling plastic pollution and affordable housing with her social enterprise, Gjenge Makers. Witnessing the plastic waste choking Nairobi, Nzambi decided to be part of the solution. From Data Analyst to Sustainability Champion Nzambi’s background in materials engineering and passion for sustainability fueled her transition from data analyst to […]