Honoring The Late Franca Afegbua, Nigeria’s First Female Senator
On March 12, 2023, Sen. Franca Afegbua was confirmed dead at 81, by Kassim Afegbua, one of her younger nephews, a journalist who served as a Commissioner for information in Adams Oshiomhole administration in Edo State. Afegbua, 81, was a native of Okpella, a town in Etsako-east LGA of old Bendel state (now split into […]
5 Agri-Preneurs Impacting Nigeria’s Agricultural Value Chain on the 2023 LLA100Women List
1. Ada Osakwe She is the Chief Executive Officer of Agrolay Ventures, an agribusiness investment company based in Lagos, which invests in African agricultural food-related companies. In 2015 she launched “The Nuli Juice Company” which is invested in producing fresh, all-natural beverages using only locally-grown fruits and vegetables with over 8 branches in Lagos. The […]
Ehime Eigbe: With $250,000 funding from Shark Tank Investor, This 2023 LLA100Women Honorees Plans to Expand Product to Canada and Europe
Ehime Eigbe-Akindele has had quite a week. From being one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria in the 2023 edition of our annual list, to featuring on the ABC reality series Shark Tank, with her husband Michael Akindele, Ehime is the poster woman for determination, hardwork, and impact for the female African and Black […]
#LLA100Women2023: Fashion Moguls on The 2023 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria List!
Adebola Adefila She is the CEO of Ire Dire, a premium fashion brand specialising in custom Adire attire for high-profile women, with clientele across Nigeria and the globe. She is a renowned manufacturer, businesswoman, speaker, and author with over 20 years of experience. For over a decade, she served as the Chief Operating Officer of […]
Leading Lady, Is Your Fashion Climate Friendly?
Could you make do with 85 articles of clothing? It certainly sounds achievable. A new report from the Hot or Cool Institute, a sustainability-focused think tank, suggests that 85 garments should be enough for the average resident of a high-income country with four seasons. This 85-garment threshold is also in keeping with the Paris Agreement’s […]
Patience Masua: The 23-Year-Old Member of The Namibian Parliament
The youth are more often than not referred to as “Future Leaders”, denoting that they will get their chance at leadership in the either near or distant future, in the absence of today’s leaders. But in Namibia, they are trying to change this by making the youth part of governance and leadership today. At 23 […]
5 valuable skin care tips for Black girls — from Black Dermatologists!
1.Toner Regulates Oil One of the biggest complaints made by fellow brown beauties is that their skin is sometimes so oily that wearing makeup over it feels downright scary. To combat this all-too-common struggle, Jamyla Bennu, mixtress and creator, Oyin Handmade, recommends getting familiar with a skin-clarifying toner. There are tons of options available on store shelves […]
Meet the Maluleke Sisters: Three Sisters Who Are Top Executives in Their Respective Fields!
The Malukeke sisters, three South African sisters from Limpopo in South Africa, are top executives trailblazing in their respective executive roles. Tsakani Maluleke Tsakani Maluleke — South Africa’s first female Auditor-General, Basani Maluleke — the first woman to be appointed CEO of African Bank and Refilwe Maluleke– Managing Director of Yellowood, have set headlines because […]
Budgeting 101: Everything a lady should know to maintain a healthy financial life
Budgeting is a crucial step toward a healthy financial life. It allows you to look at your monthly income and create a clear action plan of what you will do with your money before you spend it. Whether you’re planning to pay down debt, save for retirement, or tame your spending on groceries every month, […]
You Just Left A Toxic Job — Here Are 5 Tips to Help You Heal!
When you leave a toxic job, the next steps can seem overwhelming. By taking time to process what happened and move forward thoughtfully, you can transform that experience into expertise about healthy work environments. This new knowledge helps you start your job search and begin your next position with a fresh perspective. In this article, […]