Noëlla Coursaris Musunka: The Supermodel Tackling Systemic Poverty In Congo With An All-In Approach
Noëlla Coursaris Musunka is building a movement powered by purpose, education, and unstoppable belief in the potential of girls. The international model-turned-philanthropist is the Founder & CEO of Malaika — a grassroots nonprofit transforming lives through free education, health programs, and community empowerment in the Democratic Republic of Congo. What began in 2007 as a […]
#AfricaDay: 18 African Women Leading Global Corporations
There’s something electrifying about an African woman at the top of her game, and global corporations are catching on. These corporations have realized that leadership doesn’t look one way anymore; and these 18 African women are the reason why. They are not waiting to be handed power. They’re taking it, shaping it, and redesigning what […]
LLA Interview | Gbeminiyi Shoda Is Changing How Business and Leadership Work for Women
Meet Gbeminiyi Shoda, the founder and managing director of Structure HQ, a female-led firm shaping the future of business and governance, and Principal Partner at SHQ Legal Known as the ‘fixer’, Gbeminiy is redefining how law powers innovation, strategy, and inclusive growth. She is helping businesses and family offices navigate complex structures with finesse. Gbeminiyi’s […]
LLA Spotlight with Patricia Zanella: The UpGreyed Her Winner Making Menstrual Access Sustainable
Patricia Zanella is a changemaker, eco-entrepreneur and the winner of Gre’s UpGreyed Her $4,000 grant! Hailing from São Paulo, Brazil, Patricia is a gender and climate justice activist, social entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ecociclo Brasil, the company behind Brazil’s first 100% biodegradable sanitary pads. Her journey with EcoCiclo began when she saw, firsthand, how menstrual […]
Why Nomso Kana Believes Africa’s Digital Future Is Female-Led
A nuclear-scientist turned entrepreneur, Nomso is the founder and Chief executive of SimSciex Technologies , a tech infrastructure company building broadband infrastructure in remote greenfields, and giving tech its rightful place in Africa’s future. Nomso’s career journey is anything but linear. In a bid to fix a wi-fi glitch on a Nuclear research campus, she […]
Iris Mwanza For LLA Spotlight: Fiction Meets Advocacy In ‘The Lion’s Den’
Meet Dr. Iris Mwanza, the multifaceted author, lawyer, and gender equality advocate whose debut legal thriller “The Lion’s Den” was longlisted for the prestigious Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. Born and raised in Zambia, with an impressive academic background including degrees from Johns Hopkins, Cornell University, and the University of Zambia, Iris has […]
5 Leadership Tips for Women in Finance from Industry Experts at the Women in Finance Breakfast Forum
The #WomenInFinanceBreakfastForum was THE place to be. A powerhouse room filled with ambitious women ready to break barriers and climb that corporate ladder in finance. There were game-changing insights from industry leaders who have been there, done that, and paved the way. And guess what? Every woman walked away with actionable strategies to reach that […]
Meet The Women Teaching Africans How to Build Wealth On The LLA 100 Women In Finance List
Wealth isn’t just about making money—it’s about knowing what to do with it. And while financial literacy isn’t taught in most schools, these women are stepping up to bridge the gap. Through books, social media, communities, fintech platforms, and coaching, they are demystifying wealth-building and helping Africans take control of their financial futures. Meet the […]
Dr. Adaeze Udensi: Climbing The Ladder in Heels—What Comes Next After IWD?
Every year, International Women’s Day brings a surge of energy, powerful conversations, bold declarations, and renewed commitments to gender equality. But now that the hashtags have faded and the events have wrapped up, I find myself asking the same question: What happens next? In my journey through the corporate and financial world, I have learned […]
“I am building a community of women who can find common ground through their travel journeys” Silvia Njoki For LLA Interview
Meet Silvia Njoki, the multi-talented force behind Soul Sync Discoveries and who is revolutionizing the way African women experience travel With a remarkable journey that began in fashion journalism and styling, Silvia has consistently broken new ground in creative entrepreneurship. In this interview, Silvia shares her inspiring evolution from a fashion stylist and celebrated blogger […]