‘Where The Heck is My Period’, a Documentary about Fighting the Silent Killer that is PCOS
Imagine being a 12-year-old girl, feeling scared and ashamed because you’ve missed your period for 3 consecutive months. You’ve grown copious amounts of facial hair seemingly overnight, your voice has deepened, and you’re having unexplainable mood swings, amongst other symptoms you don’t understand. Family members interrogate you mercilessly because they assume you may be pregnant, but […]
Meet Ola Ajayi, Data and Integrations Expert, Mentor, and Consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience
Ola Ajayi is a Data and Integrations Expert, Mentor, and Consultant with over a decade of hands-on experience in Leadership, Change and Process Management, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the tech ecosystem. She has garnered invaluable expertise working as a consultant to diverse global tech-focused teams and organizations such as Long View Systems and Apple […]
The Coca-Cola Foundation, Leading Ladies Africa to Empower 1000 Female Entrepreneurs
As part of sustained efforts to empower female entrepreneurs in Nigeria, the Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a grant to Leading Ladies Africa, a women-focused non-profit to train, fund and upskill 1000 women, through its Enterprise and Leadership Program (ELP). The Enterprise and Leadership Program (ELP) is a practical, hands-on program that enables women […]
Vickie Remoe: Digital media as a vehicle for change
Tell Us, who is Vickie Remoe? I’m a TV journalist and entrepreneur best known for The Vickie Remoe Show, and the campaign to #MakeSierraLeoneFamous. I’m also the founder of Sierra Leone’s longest running news and entertainment blog for Millenials––SwitSalone. When I’m not presenting the Vickie Remoe Show which launched in 2009, I lead a team […]
4 Great Scholarships for African Students!
Scholarships are seen as a golden opportunity. University scholarships are types of financial aid that assist students in paying for their education. Scholarships are different and preferred to student loans because they do not have to be repaid. Thousands of scholarships and fellowships are awarded annually by thousands of sponsors. Here are a few examples […]
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon have been nominated for the World Athletics’ Female Athlete of the Year
Two African women, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon, have been nominated for the World Athletics’ Female Athlete of the Year. Both women have achieved incredible feats in sports Tobi Amusan is a world record holder and became the first Nigerian world champion in athletics when she won the 2022 Gold medal for […]
5 reasons we absolutely adore Gabrielle Union!
Gabrielle Union is that girl! Actress, author, mom, and wife. Gabrielle Union is someone that does it all and does it well! And you bet she’s one of our favourite girls here at LLA. We could go on and on about all the reasons we love Gaby, but we’ve managed to put everything into five […]
Kovini Moodley: Founder, Boss Babes of South Africa
Tell us about yourself I’m Kovini, and I hail from a small town south of Durban, KwaZulu-Natal; I currently live in Johannesburg and practice as a Chartered accountant. I am deeply passionate about uplifting others and contributing to society in a meaningful manner. I’m an animal lover and a change Activist, and I spend my […]
How to successfully switch careers in 5 steps!
Several reasons could make you consider a career change. You’re probably not satisfied with your current career, or you are exploring different interests that you want to pursue as a career. Maybe you want more flexible hours and more time for yourself. Or perhaps You want more money. All these and more are valid reasons […]
7 Reasons We Loved The Woman King!
The Woman King is an epic historical movie about a group of all-female warriors who protected the African kingdom of Dahomey with skills and ferocity unparalleled in history. Officially released on September 16th, 2022 (later in most African countries), the movie starred familiar names like Viola Davis, John Boyega, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and […]