Nigerian Women are Leading the #MeToo Movement and We Are Totally Here For It
When Tarana Burke’s #Metoo Movement caught on in the US and was amplified on social media, women across the globe who could identify with the movement “toasted” in solidarity. “Times up” they all chanted amidst, nods, thumbs up, placards, t-shirts from internationally acclaimed personalities. The massive support the hashtag garnered represented the break of […]
#LLAInterview: “I believe in the Power of Voice as a Force for Greater Good”Leading Ladies Africa Meets Maame Afon, Women’s Right Advocate, Recording Artist and Founder, Management for Impact Leadership and Transformation
Maame Afon is an internationally recognized thought leader and passionate advocate for women and girls. She is also an activist, coach/mentor, facilitator, and mother who enjoys raising her three children with her husband. In her capacity as board chair of the African Women’s Development Fund USA, she guides the overall strategy and direction of the organization. […]
How To Answer “What Motivates You” in an Interview
Skills and experience are great. You’ll need them to impress that recruiter and the hiring manager and everyone you meet with when you’re interviewing for a new job. But they’re not enough. You also have to have the drive to put those skills to use and draw on your experiences so that your prospective employer […]
Call for Applications: African Women Writers Workshop 2019
As the name implies, this prestigious workshop is open to women from the African continent. Slated to hold in Ghana, this 10-day residency program will be facilitated by Yewande Omotosho and Sylvia Vollenhoven. The program is an initiative of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). Who is Eligible To Apply for the African Women Writers […]
Osas Ighodaro Ajibade, Toni Tones, Ini Dinma-Okojie, Lala Akindoju, Eno Ebenezer…. Meet the 5 Nollywood Actors Blazing the Smart Money Movement Trail in Arese Ugwu’s New TV Series
If you have read the smart money woman by Arese Ugwu, then, expectedly, you should be excited that a movie adaptation of the book is in the works. The thought of having characters like Zuri, Lara, Tami coming to life on our screen is so flipping exciting; Bellanaija captures it very aptly in this post. […]
3 Ways To Make Frolleagues at Work
Did you roll your eyes and go ”frolleague? What does that mean” Lol It is fine, we all learn everyday 😊 Frolleague is a term coined from the words- friend and colleague. A frolleague is a work colleague who is also your friend. In Nigerian parlance, a frolleague is your office bessfren Catch the drift […]
Stand to End Rape Initiative Opens the Second Edition of its HERE Campaign
Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative opens the second edition of its HERE Campaign from Tuesday, June 25th to Sunday, July 7, 2019, at the Mike Adenuga Centre, 9 Osborne Road, Ikoyi Lagos. The Exhibition opens from 10 AM to 6 PM on Mondays to Fridays and 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturdays. This edition […]
#LLACareerQuestionnaire Lehle Balde, Senior Associate Strategy Innovation and Partnerships at Business Day Media, West Africa Says the Biggest Step To Achieving Anything at Work is To Have a Positive Mindset
Pan-African strategy and communications professional has the ’hot seat’ on our career series today😊 She talks about effective communication, respect, emotional intelligence and highlights other key themes for building a conscious career. You should lean in. What is your number one hack for dealing with difficult colleagues/bosses? Respect goes a long way. I find that ensuring […]
5 Steps To Help You Delegate Better as a Leader
Delegation is a balancing act but when you get it right, that’s when growth happens. See below 5 steps to help you delegate better as a Leader. 1.Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Reflect on the tasks that come naturally to you. What elements of the business do you find enjoyable and stress-free? What do you […]
5 Public Speaking Tips To Help You Ace Your Next Presentation
So much of what goes into public speaking happens way before you step up to the front of the room. Preparation and practice are key. Here’s what you can do in advance to make the actual speaking part as smooth as possible. 1. Understand the Expectations and Learn the Details “Gather all of the information regarding […]